# World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 and Season 2 rollout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-of-warcraft-patch-121-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-15T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 11. Blizzard confirmed Patch 12.1 “Curse of Ula’tek” launched on 11 August 2026, adding Coiled Isle, a scalable Lairs world-boss system, the Altar of Corrosion talent tree, expanded pet-companion integration, guild-hall construction and the permanent removal of Decor Duel. The first Lair, Tidebound Grotto beneath Coiled Isle, features the naga sorceress Nymrissa Waveca. A new dungeon, Altar of Fangs, and PvP arena-practice bots were also introduced, alongside additional delves and storyline elements tied to the Atol’or Bloodsworn and Prey mechanics. Coiled Isle, located off the coast of Zul’Aman, allows players to explore Amani history while navigating cursed waters. The update also introduced “Curse Surges” and “Cursed Fishing” activities, as well as quality-of-life improvements to housing systems, such as the ability to save and export blueprints. The Altar of Fangs dungeon is available in heroic and mythic 0 difficulties. Prior to the official Season 2 launch on 18 August, players could utilize the Delves system to acquire item level 305 Hero gear by completing the “Atal’utek Chambers: A Toxic Tour” questline. Season 2 introduced the eight-boss Toxic Abyss raid (Giftiger Abgrund) in the Vaults of Atal’Utek, a refreshed Mythic+ rotation including the Altar of Traps, and new PvP rewards. Following the season launch, performance analysis of over 777,000 Mythic+ runs identified Frost Death Knights as top single-target DPS in the raid, while Unholy Death Knights and Demonology Warlocks excelled in dungeon area damage. In the Toxic Abyss raid, Arms Warriors were ranked as the sole S-Tier specialization due to high damage and utility, while other classes like Balance Druids and Shadow Priests reached A-Tier. Data miners previously identified a “Camelot” build (v1.60.1) on Blizzard’s development network, hinting at a possible Classic-Plus test. ## Claims - Blizzard Entertainment has released the 12.1 content update for World of Warcraft: Midnight, titled 'Curse of Ula'tek'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The update introduces the Altar of Fangs dungeon. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mythic 0 dungeons in the update provide gear with an item level of 292. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Season 2 is scheduled to begin on August 18. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The upcoming Season 2 will include the Toxic Abyss raid. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Players can obtain item level 305 Hero gear through Delves via a specific quest path. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: World of Warcraft: Midnight receives 12.1 update Blizzard has launched the ‘Curse of Ula’tek’ update for World of Warcraft: Midnight, introducing the Coiled Isle zone, new dungeons, and activities ahead of Season 2 on August 18. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-midnight-receives-121-update ### 2026-08-15: World of Warcraft: Season 2 raid tier list released WoWHead has released a tier list for the new ‘Toxic Abyss’ raid in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2, identifying Arms Warrior as the top-tier DPS specialization. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-season-2-raid-tier-list-released ### 2026-08-13: World of Warcraft: Midnight receives 12.1 ‘Curse of Ula'tek’ update Blizzard Entertainment has released the 12.1 ‘Curse of Ula'tek’ update for World of Warcraft: Midnight, introducing new dungeons and preparing players for Season 2 starting August 18. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-midnight-receives-121-curse-of-ulatek-update ### 2026-08-10: World of Warcraft prepares for Patch 12.1 content update World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 introduces new content for the Midnight expansion, including a new season, 37 new mounts, and permanent character upgrades via the Omniumfoliant. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-prepares-for-patch-121-content-update ### 2026-08-07: Blizzard's World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 Adds Tier Set Bonuses; Camelot Build Spotted Blizzard's WoW Patch 12.1 adds tier‑set bonuses and a new Camelot build (v1.60.1) has been spotted, fueling speculation about a BlizzCon demo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blizzards-world-of-warcraft-patch-121-adds-tier-set-bonuses-camelot-build-spotted ### 2026-08-06: World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 Introduces Season 2, New Raid and Community Prize Distribution WoW Patch 12.1 launches Season 2 with a new raid and Mythic Plus rotation; Frost Death Knights top DPS. NetEase will split the 2.2 M yuan Race‑to‑World‑First prize pool among community members. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-patch-121-introduces-season-2-new-raid-and-community-prize-distribution ### 2026-08-03: World of Warcraft Midnight Season 2 Pre‑Season Content Overview Season 2 of WoW: Midnight begins 19 Aug with Patch 12.1; a pre‑season (12‑19 Aug) adds new depths, dungeons, a boss and limited gear, while the Journey of the Deep Explorer offers ten reward tiers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-midnight-season-2-preseason-content-overview ### 2026-07-30: World of Warcraft unveils Curse of Ula’tek patch and Venomous Abyss raid for August 2026 Blizzard’s Curse of Ula’tek patch drops 11 Aug 2026, adding Coiled Isle, Lairs and a new raid; Season 2 and Venomous Abyss begin 18 Aug. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-midnight-launches-season-2-on-august-18-2026 ### 2026-07-29: Blizzard releases World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 with new Lairs feature Blizzard's World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 launches 11 August, adding the scalable Lairs system, the Tidebound Grotto boss, a new dungeon, and fresh PvP and storyline content. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blizzard-releases-world-of-warcraft-patch-121-with-new-lairs-feature ### 2026-07-22: World of Warcraft patch 12.1 slated for August amid guild hall preview and mode cut Patch 12.1 for World of Warcraft is set for mid‑August 2026, bringing Season 2, previewing long‑awaited guild halls, and confirming the removal of the problematic Decor Duel mode. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-of-warcraft-patch-121-slated-for-august-amid-guild-hall-preview-and-mode-cut ### 2026-07-20: Blizzard nerfs World of Warcraft: Midnight dungeons ahead of Season 2 Blizzard is nerfing World of Warcraft: Midnight dungeons on the PTR as it readies Patch 12.1 for Season 2, slated for around August 2026, with easier mob/boss mechanics and new addon limits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blizzard-nerfs-world-of-warcraft-midnight-dungeons-ahead-of-season-2 --- Cite as: World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 and Season 2 rollout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-of-warcraft-patch-121-rollout