# WoW patch 12.1 release date, good. M+ cheating and spoilers, bad.

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Podcast: [Blizzard Watch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blizzard-watch-1030840)
Published: 2026-07-31T15:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/blizzardwatch/episodes/bwp-592
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## Resource

This week's podcast kicked off with the discussion that has been pinging around the  World of Warcraft  community this week: a GM cheating so a streamer could clear a M+23 dungeon on time. Though we all had Opinions on that one, we quickly forged ahead to happier topics, including the newly released launch date for patch 12.1 and season 2 of  Midnight . That's right kids, it's time to grab your coat and move to the exits on season 1. We also issued a warning that spoilers for patch 12.1 are being datamined, even if in a slightly weird format that probably won't end up in the game. Then, we had the announcement of the BlizzCon digital bundles and a new  Hearthstone  Battlegrounds season to unwrap like a gift on Christmas morning. And speaking of unflagging optimism, Cory was our guest host this week, so it was time for another  Heroes of the Storm Hopium Corner. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help! If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon , where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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