We’ve seen a lot of new data being released for the 8.3 patch today. Among the highlights include the news that each faction will receive a new playable race.

The Vulpera have chosen to ally themselves with the Horde. The Vulpera are encountered in Vol’dun while progressing through the questline. They are persecuted by the Sethrak, a race of snake people who often imprison or even enslave the Vulpera. As the Horde comes to the aid of the Vulpera, even assisting in defeating the threat of the Sethrak emperor, it stands to reason that the Vulpera would choose to throw in with the Horde.

To unlock the Vulpera as a playable race, you must become exalted with the Voldunai and finish the quest line in Vol’dun.

The Mechagnomes then choose to ally themselves with the Alliance. This allegiance is a bit more murky since technically both factions aid in overthrowing the cruel King Mechagon. However, this is analogous to Legion when the Nightborne were aided by both the Horde and Alliance yet chose to side with the Horde. Given that the Alliance already have a rich history with gnomes, it makes sense that the Mechagnomes ally themselves with the Alliance.

Because of the essence that comes along with becoming exalted with the Rustbolt Resistance, a lot of players will have already completed this unlocking requirement. You will also need to progress through the storyline which concludes in entering the Operation: Mechagon dungeon and defeating King Mechagon.