Looks like our speculation has proved correct!  Patch 1.3 will be rolling out tomorrow.  This patch will begin the Rise of the Tomb Kings Live Event.  We'll have all the information about the new Event as we get it in this thread.

1.3 will be going live on Tuesday, June 16th. All North American servers will be brought down at 8:00 AM EDT with Oceanic servers to follow at 9:00 AM EDT. We expect all North American servers to be back up and running by 1:00 PM EDT, and Oceanic by 3:00 PM EDT.

Check out the full announcement after the jump.  Be sure to also check out the 1.3 Update Notes and the Allakhazam Wikibase Land of the Dead information page!

Greetings!

Tomorrow we will be bringing you the highly anticipated Game Update 1.3, and along with it begins the great expedition to the Land of the Dead, and many other changes and improvement the WAR community has been requesting including Ward System improvements, Public Quest loot system roll options, instance lockout timer changes, and much more! This patch also heralds the start of the Rise of the Tomb Kings Live Event, which begins tomorrow after the servers re-open!

1.3 will be going live on Tuesday, June 16th. All North American servers will be brought down at 8:00 AM EDT with Oceanic servers to follow at 9:00 AM EDT. We expect all North American servers to be back up and running by 1:00 PM EDT, and Oceanic by 3:00 PM EDT.

As always stay tuned to the Herald for the latest news and updates and continue reading for the 1.3 Patch Note highlights, complete with a link to the full patch notes at the bottom....WAAAGH!!!

The war moves into exotic lands! With the introduction of the amazing new Land of the Dead high-level RvR dungeon, the Tomb Kings join the Age of Reckoning. Challenging new encounters, new action-oriented gameplay, and the chance to invade enemy player instances, are all waiting in the desert sands. Unearth fabulous new treasure, including a new armor set for every career! Check out the Land of the Dead FAQ, Land of the Dead Grab Bag, and Game Update 1.3 Grab Bag for more details about this epic live expansion!

The Ward system has been revamped to give players the power to take on the toughest enemies in the game without the requirement of wearing specific armor pieces for their wards. This system replaces the previous Ward system, and enhances the Old World Armory section of the Tome of Knowledge.

Now you can share the wealth with your friends and realm-mates! Opt out of loot rolls in Public Quests (including those in Keeps and Fortresses) to ensure that everyone gets their share of the treasure. After all, the better your realm is equipped, the better you'll fare in the contest to secure control of the Land of the Dead!

As all eyes turn to the blazing desert lands in the south, the realms draw up their plans to take advantage of the diversion and claim victory on the field of battle. Collect Ordnance to purchase new enhanced siege engines, secure your Keep's inner door with the new "Deadbolt" upgrade, and experience numerous improvements to many of the game's Scenarios.

To ensure that you and your allies can wage battle against the undead legions of the Tomb Kings (or any of the game's other challenging instanced bosses!), we have made several player-friendly changes to the instance lockout timer system. Now, players both with and without lockout timers can join forces to crush the enemy and reap the rewards of conquest. Also, players logging out in most instances will be able to log back into the instance at the spot they left if they return within five minutes. This does not affects scenarios or instances where both realms are participating such as the invaded state of instances in the Land of the Dead.

Take control like never before with improved Action Bar functionality. Show up to five action bars on the screen, and customize the orientation and number of buttons on each bar individually.

We have expanded player inventory to ensure that you have room for all of the new treasures you find in the Land of the Dead. Players will be able to obtain additional inventory space for alternative currency and crafting, freeing up their existing inventory for more loot!

Whether it's the the Land of the Dead, Ward System improvements, Public Quest loot roll options, RvR improvements, or any of the other exciting changes that Game Update 1.3 brings, there's something for everyone this time around! To read all of the details, click here for the full patch notes!