World of Warcraft: TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3 is coming this summer, and all players are eagerly anticipating it. This anticipation stems from the many exciting new features coming in Phase 3, including two new 25-player raids - Black Temple and Battle for Mount Hyjal - new PvP content, and new mounts. Below, I'll introduce four of the most discussed and interesting features: Two New Raids First up is the highly anticipated new content for WoW BCC Classic Anniversary Phase 3: Black Temple and Battle for Mount Hyjal. These two raids embody some of the most classic characters and battles in WoW series - the fall of Illidan Stormrage and the final battle of Archimonde - leaving countless WoW players with unforgettable memories. Black Temple Located at the eastern end of Shadowmoon Valley, Black Temple is the core raid of Phase 3. This raid consists of nine boss fights, starting with High Warlord Naj'entus and ending with Illidan Stormrage. Players must defeat each boss in sequence to progress; no boss can be skipped. This places high demands on the overall strength of the team. Of these nine boss fights, the most famous is undoubtedly the final boss, Illidan Stormrage. He is one of the most iconic characters in the entire WoW TBC Anniversary and even the entire WoW series. His fight is extremely complex, divided into five phases, and demands a very high level of tanking skill - your team must bring at least three tanks. Battle for Mount Hyjal Battle for Mount Hyjal is the second raid to be added in Phase 3. Located in Caverns of Time, it consists of five boss fights. Its overall difficulty is slightly lower than Black Temple, but it features a unique Trash Waves mechanic. What is Trash Waves mechanic? Simply put, before attempting the first four bosses of Battle for Mount Hyjal - Rage Winterchill, Anetheron, Kaz'rogal, and Azgalor - your raid group needs to clear eight waves of trash mobs. These mobs may spawn every two minutes, or immediately after a wipe of the previous wave. If your raid group wipes in any wave or during the boss fight, you'll need to clear all eight waves again before attempting the boss once more. During the fight, two counters will appear on your screen: one showing the number of mobs remaining in the current wave, and the other showing the wave number, helping the raid group clearly track the progress. This unique mechanic is the biggest challenge of Battle for Mount Hyjal, demanding high levels of DPS, tanking, and healing skill from your raid group. Your raid group should stockpile gold on consumables - such as food or potions - as you'll need them frequently. If you're short on Gold, you can buy WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Gold from IGGM.com. We offer 24-hour service and the cheapest prices. New PvP Season Having covered PvE updates, let's look at PvP updates for WoW BCC Classic Anniversary Phase 3. Specifically, Phase 3 simultaneously launches Season 3 of PvP Arena. As usual, this season introduces brand new gear, this time Vengeful Gladiator series. However, unlike Seasons 1 and 2, where weapons had identical appearances with only stat improvements, Season 3 weapons receive completely new visual models. This change is highly appealing to players who want to make their characters look cool, as unique weapon designs are often an important way for players to showcase their achievements. As before, with the start of Season 3, Merciless Gladiator gear from Season 2 will be easier to obtain - the game will remove Arena Rank requirement for this gear, allowing players to redeem it simply with Arena Points. Therefore, if you haven't collected Merciless Gladiator gear yet, you can prioritize collecting Arena Points instead of focusing on increasing your Arena Rank, and then exchange it for it in Season 3. Furthermore, at the end of Season 3, players who obtain Gladiator title will receive Vengeful Nether Drake mount as a reward. This is a flying mount with a unique armor paint job, a symbol of status for top PvP players. New Epic Gems and Crafting Materials In addition to PvE and PvP content updates, WoW TBC Anniversary Phase 3 introduces new Epic Gems and the crafting material Heart of Darkness. First, let's introduce the new Epic Gems. While we don't yet know the specifics of the new Epic Gems, their acquisition methods are known. They can be obtained in two main ways: First, through Mining: Within Battle for Mount Hyjal instance, there are collectable Deposits, which may drop Epic Gems. Second, by defeating monsters. Defeating monsters in Black Temple (excluding bosses) gives players a chance to directly obtain Epic Gems. Next, let's introduce Heart of Darkness. This is a key material for crafting new Phase 3 Epic items; only players with crafting professions can use it for item crafting. New Flying Mount Finally, let's introduce a flying mount - Nether Drake, a very cool mount. To obtain it, you need to complete Shadowmoon Valley questline and establish reputation with Netherwing faction, unlocking their Daily Quests. Then, by continuously completing Daily Quests, you increase your reputation level. Once you reach Exalted reputation, you can exchange it for Nether Drake. These are the interesting new features for Phase 3 of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary. Whether you're a PvE or PvP enthusiast, this content will satisfy you. Are you looking forward to Phase 3? If you want to participate in the two new raids, then you can start preparing now.

Raiders, the Chinese version of ARC Raiders launched its first test on June 24th. As we previously learned, the Chinese version does indeed have a friendly PvE-like mode, allowing for safer exploration - something players in the global version have been eagerly awaiting. Of course, this mode is a major highlight of the Chinese version of ARC Raiders, but if you think this is the only thing worth paying attention to, you're sorely mistaken. Next, we'll not only delve into how this PvE-like mode works, but also explain other highly anticipated mechanics and features of the Chinese version of ARC Raiders. Core Gameplay The common misconception that the Chinese version of ARC Raiders is simply a PvE mode is incorrect. There is indeed a map condition in the game called Security Protocol. In this map condition, if you shoot a teammate, there will be a hit effect and blood splatter, but no actual damage will occur to their health. However, we must recognize that this doesn't mean PvP has been completely eliminated, as the system provides each player with an active Rebellion switch. An additional key binding, not present in the global version of ARC Raiders, will appear on the right side of the screen. Pressing it will produce a larger and thicker piece of equipment, similar in appearance to Shield Recharger. This device requires a relatively long five-second induction time to activate, and the entire process is completely irreversible. Once Rebellion is activated, players cannot deactivate it again, and the entire game will be in PvP mode. To prevent unannounced backstabbing at close range, Rebellion activation process is highly distinctive: activation produces a long-lasting and loud unique sound effect, providing a clear audible warning to all nearby players. Simultaneously, the player's inventory will flash a striking red light, and their location will be displayed in real-time on HUD compass of all players in the lobby, meaning the betrayer will be exposed to all opponents. It's important to note that Rebellion mechanic isn't a standalone game mode, but a temporary, rotating map event. Therefore, it's not a completely new, permanent mode as some players on Reddit have mistakenly claimed. Matchmaking Changes The changes to the matchmaking system are another highlight of ARC Raiders China server. Through the test server, we learned that when players first enter early matches, ARC Raiders will be heavily populated with AI bots. These bots behave very passively, almost never actively shooting at players, and even when shot at, they rarely retaliate. Their only possible target is attacking ARCs on the map. This design isn't meant to deceive players, but as a clear tutorial step to help newcomers familiarize themselves with basic controls and the map environment. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable in solo matchmaking, while teams entering together may encounter fewer bots because of their higher skill level. However, the bot population will gradually decrease and eventually disappear completely as players play more matches; it's not all bot matches. Second, the Chinese version of ARC Raiders introduces an optimized framework for gear intent tracking. This algorithm scans players' current gear configurations before matchmaking loads and groups players into similar matchmaking pools based on gear quality, rather than simply matching based on aggressive behavior or match history. This means players with high-level gear are more likely to encounter equally well-equipped real opponents. This mechanism is essentially gear-based matchmaking, unlike the purely random or skill-based matchmaking methods that the global version of ARC Raiders might employ. Interface and Social System Upgrades In addition, two highly valuable interface features are launched first in the Chinese version of ARC Raiders, which are not present in the global version. Built-in Recruitment Board Global version players will surely be envious, as the Chinese version of ARC Raiders features a native team-up tool directly integrated into the game's main interface, eliminating the need for third-party platforms to find teammates. This recruitment board offers a wealth of filtering options, including player playstyle tags, leader level, and specific intention notes. You can view currently available team slots in real time and apply to join with a single click - the process is simple and eliminates the need for manually entering complex specifications. If only one feature could be ported from ARC Raiders China server to the global server, this would undoubtedly be the top priority. Three-Slot Preset Gear System In the game's custom menu, players can create and save up to three complete gear setups, each with a custom name and the ability to modify them at any time. When you need to quickly change gear, simply click the preset button, and the system will automatically retrieve the corresponding ARC Raiders items from your inventory, completing the gear setup in one step. If any necessary parts are missing from your inventory, the system will highlight the missing items in red and indicate the required crafting materials. This design directly addresses a major problem of the global version: after dying, players often have to spend a significant amount of time manually searching their inventory and reassembling their gear. The gear preset system allows players to almost instantly return to ARC Raiders battlefield after dying, significantly improving game smoothness and pace. Inspiration of the Changes for the Global Version The built-in recruitment board and pre-built gear system are purely quality-enhancing tools and do not affect the core PvPvE combat logic and economic system of ARC Raiders. Therefore, it is entirely worthwhile to directly introduce or develop similar features for the global version. However, mechanisms like Rebellion, which can directly change the rules of game interaction, require careful consideration, as they may weaken the original tense extraction shooting feel of the global version of ARC Raiders. The Chinese version of ARC Raiders has indeed done a great job, so let's hope that the global version will receive the same recognition in the future!