World of Warcraft Fixes Dastardly Duos Bug – But Introduces New Issue

World of Warcraft Patch Fixes Dastardly Duos Glitch, But Players Spot New Bug

Blizzard recently rolled out a new patch for World of Warcraft aimed at fixing a persistent gameplay issue in the “Dastardly Duos” questline—but instead of smooth sailing, the update introduced a new and frustrating bug, according to player reports.

Dastardly Duos Bug Finally Addressed

For weeks, WoW players had been dealing with a glitch that made completing the Dastardly Duos world quest nearly impossible. The bug often caused one or both bosses in the quest to:

• Not spawn correctly

• Reset mid-fight

• Freeze in place or become unkillable

In the latest patch (June 2025), Blizzard officially patched the issue, with quest tracking now functioning properly and both enemies spawning as intended. This fix has been welcomed by players, especially those grinding reputation or achievements in the affected zone.

New Bug Emerges After the Fix

However, shortly after the patch went live, many players began reporting a new bug affecting area-wide combat engagement. Specifically:

• Players are randomly flagged for PvP in non-PvP zones

• Pet AI appears to stop responding during instanced content

• Some players reported missing rewards after completing world quests

The issue seems to be linked to the backend systems related to group syncing and quest phasing, which may have been impacted by the original fix.

“I finally got to finish Dastardly Duos, but then my warlock’s pet just stood still for the rest of the dungeon,” one user wrote on the official WoW forums.

Blizzard’s Response and Hotfix Plans

Blizzard has acknowledged the new issue and is reportedly working on a hotfix to resolve the unintended side effects of the last patch. The developers encouraged players to continue submitting bug reports and assured the community that stability and gameplay integrity remain top priorities.

Until the new patch is deployed, players are advised to:

• Avoid entering world quests in groups using party sync

• Monitor their PvP status before entering safe zones

• Keep an eye on Blizzard’s official WoW support page

Conclusion: Progress With Problems in WoW Patch Cycle

While it’s great to see long-standing bugs like the Dastardly Duos glitch resolved, the new issues serve as a reminder of the complexity of WoW’s systems. With Blizzard actively monitoring and responding, players can remain hopeful that smoother gameplay is just a hotfix away.