World of Warcraft
News, coverage and analysis tracking World of Warcraft across the outlets.
World of Warcraft reveals secret phase of new raid boss to give us the best moment in Race to World FirstDuring the Race to World First competition in World of Warcraft's new raid, Blizzard Entertainment revealed a secret fourth phase of the boss L'ura, surprising players and halting Team Liquid's premature celebrations. This unexpected reveal, which has been praised as a significant moment for the game, occurred after L'ura's abilities were adjusted to make the fight more manageable for guilds.
WoW Race To World First Thrown Into Chaos After Secret Boss Phase RevealThe World of Warcraft Race to World First for the Midnight Season 1 final boss, L'ura, was thrown into chaos with the reveal of a secret fourth phase. Both Team Liquid and Team Echo have been battling the boss, with L'ura unexpectedly healing to full health after appearing defeated. The reveal has made the already challenging fight even more complex, with teams needing to adapt to new mechanics.- MMO Week in Review: Queen DevonaThis week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
- WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s never told a big story well, but it does organic tales betterThis article analyzes World of Warcraft's long-standing issues with delivering compelling main storylines, contrasting them with the game's success in creating memorable organic, player-driven narratives and engaging side quests. While the overarching plot is often criticized as disjointed, the game's world design and smaller quest arcs provide a more personal and captivating experience for players.
- WRUP: Our Chicken Vindaloo Contains A Normal Amount Of Tungsten EditionThe Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, including Lord of the Rings Online, Marvel Heroes Project TAHITI, Monster Hunter Wilds, MechWarrior 5, Warframe, Final Fantasy XIV, 30XX, Sunderfolk, and World of Warcraft. They also discuss discontinued sodas like Sun Drop, Slice, Crystal Pepsi, and Mountain Dew Game Fuel.
House Flipper is free to keep on Steam for the next few daysHouse Flipper is available to claim for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the House and Home Fest. The promotion allows players to keep the base game permanently, with discounts also available on its numerous DLC packs and the Flipper Bundle. The sequel, House Flipper 2, is also mentioned.- World of Warcraft players debate a possible dedicated controller-based interface floated by BlizzardBlizzard Entertainment's Holly Longdale asked World of Warcraft players about their interest in a dedicated controller-based UI. While the question was solely about interface options, discussions on Reddit touched upon potential console ports and ability rebalancing, with many expressing negative sentiment towards such changes.
PlayStation To "Enhance Gameplay Visuals" With Buyout Ahead Of PS6Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based machine-learning company Cinemersive Labs to enhance gameplay visuals and rendering techniques. The acquired company's AI technology can transform photos into volumetric 3D experiences. This acquisition comes as Sony prepares for the next generation of PlayStation consoles and follows recent studio closures.- Massively Overthinking: So how panicked are we about the state of the games industry?Industry veterans Brenda and John Romero expressed deep concern over the current state of the games industry, citing funding issues, AI concerns, and studio closures. The Massively OP staff discusses these worries, with some feeling resigned and others cautiously optimistic about a potential industry correction, particularly concerning the future of MMORPGs.
Blizzard’s new game hints that a UE5 open world shooter, with a focus on cinemetic storytelling is on the wayBlizzard Entertainment is actively hiring for an unannounced AAA open-world shooter project utilizing Unreal Engine 5. Job postings reveal a focus on cinematic storytelling, advanced combat mechanics, and potentially a new intellectual property or a revival of the StarCraft franchise. The game is in early pre-production, with a potential reveal possibly at BlizzCon in 2026.
There's just no good reason why WoW's story mode raids aren't available right away—and I'm saying that as someone who cleared normal just fine last monthThis opinion piece argues against the time-gating of World of Warcraft's story mode raids, suggesting they should be available immediately upon a patch's release. The author contends that this delay hinders the accessibility of the game's narrative for casual players, despite Blizzard's stated goals for The Worldsoul Saga. While acknowledging the effort in raid design, the current implementation is seen as counterproductive to experiencing the story as intended.- World of Warcraft’s March on Quel’Danas is live while Pandaria Classic unleashes EscalationWorld of Warcraft is seeing multiple content updates across its versions. The third raid, March on Quel’Danas, has opened in World of Warcraft: Midnight, alongside new cosmetic items in the April trading post. Meanwhile, Pandaria Classic has launched its Escalation phase, introducing new scenarios and events.
Naraka: Bladepoint Unveils Hearthstone Collaboration and New Season 20 Content - GameHauntNaraka: Bladepoint is launching a collaboration with Hearthstone during its Season 20 update, introducing Murloc-themed cosmetics and a new campus-themed Battle Pass. Developer 24 Entertainment also announced the return of the Vegetable Fairy event with new weapon skins. This partnership marks Hearthstone's first major crossover into the melee battle royale genre.
April Fool's Day is upon us, and you know what that means: Bubsy feet picsGaming companies participated in April Fool's Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and gags. These included a fake trailer for The Witcher 3 featuring a horse controller, an AI-powered visual upgrade for Crusader Kings III, and a dating simulator spin-off for Palworld. Other jokes involved World of Warcraft adding new features, a console designed for CRPGs, and Satisfactory adding male representation.
World of Warcraft lead asks how players would feel about playing the MMO on controller with a dedicated UI, but fans…Blizzard Entertainment is exploring the possibility of adding controller support and a dedicated UI for World of Warcraft, with executive producer Holly Longdale actively researching player interest. While some players expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on the PC experience, others see it as an inevitable move, especially following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
WoW’s latest raid spoiler returns ‘a fan favorite’ that suggests a retcon is on the wayA new spoiler video from the latest World of Warcraft mini-raid reveals the return of Sylvanas Windrunner, who intervenes to stop Xal'atath's plans. This event suggests a potential narrative retcon for the events of the Shadowlands expansion, particularly concerning the Jailer and Sylvanas's confinement. The article discusses player reactions to this 'Marvel moment' and speculates on its implications for the upcoming expansion, The Last Titan.- Perfect Ten: MMOs and other online projects created by ex-Blizzard devsThis article highlights ten notable projects created by former Blizzard Entertainment developers and leads, focusing on MMORPGs and other online games. It details various ventures, including Jeff Kaplan's 'The Legend of California,' Greg Street's 'Project Ghost,' and Ben Brode's successful 'Marvel Snap.'
- April Fools’ Day pranks and events around the MMORPG and MMO world, 2026 editionMMORPGs across the industry celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with a variety of in-game events, pranks, and humorous patch notes. Titles like Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Final Fantasy XIV participated with unique in-game activities and themed content.
WoW's latest raid cinematic could be the start of a massive story retcon for its worst expansionThe latest cinematic for World of Warcraft suggests a significant story retcon for the poorly received Shadowlands expansion. Blizzard may be attempting to revise the narrative surrounding the Jailer and Sylvanas, potentially altering established lore. This move could be an effort to salvage the expansion's legacy and set up future storylines within The Worldsoul Saga.- Well Fed: If MMORPGs were actually candy…This article humorously compares various MMORPGs to different types of candy, exploring their unique characteristics and player experiences. Games like Final Fantasy XIV are likened to complex UK chocolate bars, while Elder Scrolls Online is compared to steady gummy bears, and World of Warcraft to the distinct sour gummy worms.