Patch 2.5Won't exist. For the moment Blizzard is focused on patch 2.4 and nothing beyond that is currently planned. (
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PvP Additions before WotLKThere is a new battleground and a new PvP zone planned for the expansion, and Blizzard doesn't anticipate adding anything new prior to that. (
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Connection problems on EU RealmsWe are aware of some connectivity issues currently affecting the following realms: Earthen Ring, Ravencrest, Runetotem, Shadowmoon, Shadowsong, Shattered Hand, Silvermoon, Skullcrusher, Spinebreaker, Stormrage, Stormreaver, Stormscale, Terenas, Thunderhorn, Turalyon. Rest assured that we are working towards a resolution for this matter. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. (
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Karazhan ringsYou can have your original ring restored by the NPC if you destroy the one you currently have, and then you can exchange that ring for any of the others. (
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