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With Patch 5.3, Escalation, the World of Warcraft site has been bolstered with intel on Player vs Player combat and the newest Battleground, Deepwind Gorge!

The struggle for Pandaria threatens to engulf all Azeroth, and you’re at the forefront of the conflict. All that you need to know for Patch 5.3 Escalation have been collected here.

5.3 Escalation patch notes are now available! Get an in-depth look at the new content and changes taking place in this patch.

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Now that the patch is on the horizon, we’ve narrowed down some of the key things you might want to know before the big day.

In Patch 5.3: Escalation, players fight back against the aggressive reign of Garrosh Hellscream, once proud War Chief of the Horde. To prepare you for this monumental struggle, the Blizzard Insider discussed the content in Escalation with Game Director Tom Chilton.

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Patch 5.3 will soon be available for testing on the Public Test Realms! By participating, you can help us test new content before it's available. This patch includes a brand new Battleground, a new arena, new scenarios, assorted bug fixes, and more.

Please keep in mind that the below notes are not final, and a great deal could change before the final patch 5.3 release.