The entire zone served as a showcase for these new models. From the "walking on water" effects to the strange, shifting flora, the 2022 update pushed the Shadowlands engine to its limit to depict a workshop of the gods.
The art team introduced a new school of visual effects for Patch 9.2 often referred to as magic. The entire zone served as a showcase for these new models
Patch 9.2, , was the climactic finale of the Shadowlands expansion in 2022. It brought us to the ancient realm of Zereth Mortis and introduced some of the most unique visual assets in World of Warcraft history. 🎭 New NPC Models: From Gods to Mortals Patch 9
: Patch 9.2 introduced the Automa, the robotic keepers of the afterlife. Their models used a distinct "proto-geometric" design language, looking less like traditional monsters and more like divine constructs. ✨ Spell Visuals and "Protomental" Effects replaced by a more refined
: After the events of the Sanctum of Domination, Sylvanas received a new model reflecting her "soul-reclaimed" state. Gone was the jagged Mawsworn armor, replaced by a more refined, ranger-influenced set that symbolized her transition from the Banshee Queen to a figure seeking redemption.