Blizzard announced that North American servers undergoing pre-patch maintenance have been extended until 5:00 PM PST on January 20, 2026. Two extra hours were added to the window, bringing the total downtime to about 10 hours.
The extension comes as Blizzard completes the larger set of pre-patch work that prepares World of Warcraft for the next expansion. The rollout includes strict addon limitations, widespread class reworks, new Housing features, and other backend changes that require extra QA and server time.
The developer posted the update on X. Players can view the message from BlizzardCS on X here.
[#TheWarWithin] Current maintenance has been extended until 5:00 PM (PST), we apologize for any disruption.
— Blizzard CS – The Americas (@BlizzardCS) January 20, 2026
For players who want full technical detail, the official pre-patch patch notes are available on Icy Veins. Those notes outline the scope of changes coming with the pre-patch, including specific class adjustments and system updates. Addon authors and players worried about compatibility can consult Icy Veins’ curated list of mods that have been updated and remain functional after the addon restrictions. Players in North America should expect the extended downtime to last until 5:00 PM PST on January 20, 2026 and should plan activities accordingly. Check official channels for any further updates from Blizzard.
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