Project Camelot Appears in Blizzard Gear Store Code as Three New WoW Builds Arrive
A Project Camelot reference briefly appeared in the Blizzard Gear Store’s source code as a dedicated wow-camelot color scheme. Blizzard then changed the identifier to wow-2 before removing it, while three encrypted build updates separately advanced WoW Dev 2 to 1.60.1.69638 and WoW Dev 5 to 1.60.0.69679.
Project Camelot has remained encrypted and unannounced, making small pieces of public-facing infrastructure especially noteworthy. The latest discovery differs from the build activity tracked on Blizzard’s development servers: this time, the word “Camelot” appeared in code associated with Blizzard’s consumer-facing merchandise store.
The rapid rename and removal naturally prompted speculation that Blizzard exposed an internal product label earlier than intended. That is possible, but the source code alone cannot establish why the theme existed, when it was created or why its name changed.
What was the Project Camelot color scheme?
WoW build researcher Stiven reported on August 31 that the Blizzard Gear Store contained CSS variables grouped under a .wow-camelot__color-scheme selector.
The theme defined the colors and typography used by a product collection, including dark blue surfaces, teal accents, gold highlights and orange details. On its own, a color scheme does not prove that corresponding merchandise was ready for sale. The notable part is the explicit use of “wow-camelot” inside code served by an official Blizzard website.
wow-camelot color scheme appeared in Blizzard Gear Store code. Screenshot via Stiven on X.Why was wow-camelot renamed to wow-2?
Later on August 31, Stiven documented that the selector had changed from .wow-camelot__color-scheme to .wow-2__color-scheme. The variables shown in the comparison retained the same color values and font choices, indicating a label change rather than a visibly redesigned theme.
wow-camelot to wow-2 while retaining the displayed style values. Screenshot via Stiven on X.The new identifier should not be read as confirmation of a game titled World of Warcraft 2. In web development, wow-2 could simply distinguish a second World of Warcraft collection, template or visual theme. Without Blizzard documentation, its intended meaning is unknown.
Blizzard then removed the wow-2 theme
By September 1, the replacement wow-2 color-scheme block had also disappeared from the tracked Gear Store stylesheet, according to Stiven’s follow-up comparison.
wow-2 variables removed. Screenshot via Stiven on X.The short sequence—Camelot, then wow-2, then removal—is unusual enough to document. It may reflect cleanup after an unintended public deployment, an ordinary code revision or preparations for an unrevealed store collection. The removal itself does not tell us which explanation is correct.
Three new builds advance WoW Dev 2 and WoW Dev 5
Shortly after the Gear Store changes, Algalon, Enigmatic Observer—an automated Warcraft build tracker maintained by Ghostopheles—detected three updates across the encrypted WoW Dev 2 and WoW Dev 5 environments:
| Observed | Environment | Previous build | New build |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 04:58:34 UTC | Internal 2 / WoW Dev 2 | 1.60.1.69609 | 1.60.1.69638 |
| September 2, 2026 04:55:39 UTC | Internal 5 / WoW Dev 5 | 1.60.0.69606 | 1.60.0.69639 |
| September 2, 2026 08:01:40 UTC | Internal 5 / WoW Dev 5 | 1.60.0.69639 | 1.60.0.69679 |
This extends the rapid activity covered in our previous report, New Classic Plus Clues: Project Camelot Builds Surge as WoW Armory Adds Classic Games. WoW Dev 2 had reached 1.60.1.69609 on August 29 and has now moved forward again. Meanwhile, the separate 1.60.0 branch on WoW Dev 5 received two revisions in just over three hours, climbing from 69606 to 69679.
Because both branches remain encrypted, these updates confirm continued parallel iteration but reveal nothing about zones, classes, raids, systems or release timing. There is also no public technical evidence establishing that the Gear Store stylesheet and the build deployments were part of the same process.
What does the Gear Store discovery mean for Classic Plus?
What the evidence shows
- An official Blizzard Gear Store asset contained a
wow-camelotcolor scheme. - The theme was renamed to
wow-2with the displayed values preserved. - The
wow-2block was subsequently removed. - The encrypted WoW Dev 2 branch advanced to 1.60.1.69638.
- WoW Dev 5 advanced twice, reaching 1.60.0.69679.
- Both the 1.60.0 and 1.60.1 branches remain active.
What it may indicate
- Camelot may be an internal label used across more than development infrastructure.
- Blizzard may have been preparing a future merchandise collection or store theme.
- The rename and removal may have followed an unintended public exposure.
- Project Camelot development remains active ahead of BlizzCon.
What we still do not know
- Whether Project Camelot is WoW Classic Plus.
- Whether
wow-2means “World of Warcraft 2.” - Whether Camelot merchandise is planned.
- Whether Blizzard intentionally removed the code to conceal it.
- Whether a BlizzCon reveal, beta or release date is imminent.
How does this fit into the Project Camelot timeline?
The Gear Store reference follows months of activity surrounding the unusual encrypted Patch 1.60 project. Project Camelot previously advanced from 1.60.0 to 1.60.1, appeared across multiple development environments and produced a China-region vendor CDN signal. Blizzard also recently expanded the official WoW Armory to include Classic game versions.
None of those clues independently identifies Camelot. Together, they show continuing work around the encrypted project and broader Classic infrastructure as BlizzCon 2026 approaches. For the origin of the discovery and the evidence connecting the Camelot name to Patch 1.60, read WoW Classic Project Camelot Datamined: Is Patch 1.60 Classic Plus?.
Visit the WoW Classic Plus and Project Camelot news hub for the continuously updated timeline, latest build and separation of confirmed observations from community theories.
Project Camelot Gear Store code FAQ
Was Project Camelot found on Blizzard’s official Gear Store?
Yes. A stylesheet served through the Blizzard Gear Store contained a color scheme labeled wow-camelot. This confirms the public code reference, but not the project’s identity or the purpose of the theme.
Did Blizzard rename Project Camelot to WoW 2?
The Gear Store CSS selector changed from wow-camelot to wow-2. That does not establish that Blizzard renamed the project or is developing a game called World of Warcraft 2; it may simply have been a generic identifier for a second WoW store theme.
Why did Blizzard remove the wow-2 code?
Blizzard has not explained the change. Possible explanations include normal cleanup, an accidentally deployed asset or preparation for an unrevealed collection, but none has been confirmed.
What are the latest Project Camelot builds?
WoW Dev 2 reached 1.60.1.69638 on September 1, 2026. The separate WoW Dev 5 branch then advanced twice on September 2, reaching 1.60.0.69679 at 08:01:40 UTC. Both branches remain encrypted, so their contents are unknown.
Does this confirm Project Camelot is WoW Classic Plus?
No. The Camelot label, Patch 1.60 activity and surrounding Classic developments make Classic Plus a prominent community theory, but Blizzard has not confirmed the connection.
Does this confirm a BlizzCon 2026 announcement?
No. The timing makes the discovery notable, but Blizzard has not named Project Camelot or Classic Plus in its announced programming. A reveal, demo, beta or release date remains speculation.
Why do you think the Camelot code appeared?
Was this an unreleased merchandise theme exposed ahead of schedule, routine development code or something else entirely? And what do you make of the quick change to wow-2 before its removal? Share your interpretation below.