Mists of Pandaria Timeline

Mists of Pandaria unveiled a new continent and introduced the Pandaren along with their rich history and culture. Explore the patches that expanded this mystical land, adding depth to its lore, challenges, and adventures.

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  Patch 5.0 - Mists of Pandaria Launch
  Discovery of Pandaria.
  Patch 5.0 marks the release of Mists of Pandaria, introducing the mystical continent of Pandaria. This patch brought new quests, zones, and the Pandaren race, along with the monk class, offering players new ways to explore the lore and landscape of this previously hidden land.
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  Patch 5.1 - Landfall
  Landfall: War Comes to Pandaria.
  Patch 5.1, Landfall, significantly advanced the storyline involving the Horde and Alliance. New daily quests, factions, and scenarios were introduced as both factions established a stronger presence in Pandaria, escalating the conflict.
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  Patch 5.2 - The Thunder King
  The Thunder King Rises.
  In Patch 5.2, players confront the resurrected Thunder King, Lei Shen, in a new raid called the Throne of Thunder. This patch added a new area, the Isle of Thunder, along with new quests, bosses, and rewards, deepening the exploration of Pandaria's ancient secrets.
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  Patch 5.3 - Escalation
  Escalation: Rebellion within the Horde.
  Patch 5.3, Escalation, focused on the internal conflict within the Horde as players sided with or against Garrosh Hellscream. It featured new scenarios and continued to evolve the story of Pandaria and its influence on the faction warfare.
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  Patch 5.4 - Siege of Orgrimmar
  Siege of Orgrimmar.
  Patch 5.4 brought the Siege of Orgrimmar, a major raid where players stormed Orgrimmar to confront Garrosh Hellscream. This dramatic conclusion to the Mists of Pandaria storyline resolved major plot points and set the stage for future conflicts in the Warcraft saga.