Carbine is ultradropping new zones in an upcoming content patch for Wildstar.

WildStar, having just released earlier this month, is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped Carbine from already announcing its first content patch for the fledgling MMO. Titled the Strain Ultradrop, the first tidbits of information have been released, ramping up to the update.

Two zones have been teased; one is completely new, while the other is an extension of a max level zone:

Blighthaven: Described as a "diseased wasteland", this new zone is full of WildStar's signature colorful art style, playing with a vibrant color palette that accentuates the area's "diseased" atmosphere. Blighthaven is composed of four distinct zones: The Globellum, Cankertube Swamps, Santuary of the Keepers and the Genesis Chamber. Each of these sub-zones are full of new lore, monsters and challenges.

Northern Wastes: High-level players are given the chance to revisit the Northern Wastes zone in the upcoming patch. This slice of content is designed specifically for players who have hit max level and are looking for additional Elder content. Carbine has promised new enemies, new missions—and perhaps most importantly—new loot!

WildStar is considered by many to be one of the most feature-complete MMO launches in recent memory. With new content readying up for launch, Carbine seems committed to the longevity of the game while also delivering content updates that players expect when paying a monthly premium. Carbine is planning on releasing more information about the ultradrop soon; check back as we unpack even more of WildStar's upcoming content patch later this week!

Ian Nowakowski

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