In patch 3.3.5, we will be introducing our new Battle.net system, which opens up new communication options for World of Warcraft players and lays the groundwork for integration with future Blizzard games, such as StarCraft II. In order to ensure that the implementation of this major new system goes as smoothly as possible, we plan to release the patch to North American realms first, with Europe, Korea, and the region of Taiwan following approximately one week afterward.

To help clarify and add to our original announcement, we want you to know that because we are delaying the release of patch 3.3.5 in Europe, Korea and Taiwan but not in the US, the Ruby Sanctum will not actually be open on our US realms when the patch is released over there.

We will keep you updated on when we plan to open the Ruby Sanctum and any other necessary information.

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Wryxian stole my glory :(

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Sorry but: EU blue > cut & paste. ;-)

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Q u o t e:
Of course it's always easy to say "we had it planned all along!11".

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As previously mentioned, the Ruby Sanctum is not the only gameplay content that has been tested on the PTR that will not be available straight away when the patch is launched -- for example, certain events near Gnomeregan and the Echo Isles. The focus of our original message was about the Battle.net integration and the necessity for us to be cautious and to release such changes across the globe with due prudence.