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'We've Got Something Really Special Here'
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a "Classic Plus" MMO set during WoW's first year, with a beta launch that attracted unexpectedly high player interest, overwhelming servers and causing lag and disconnects.
- Developer Josh Greenfield expressed excitement over the beta's popularity, calling it the most intense player engagement he's seen in 17 years at Blizzard, indicating strong enthusiasm beyond the original Classic launch.
- Senior game producer Tom Ellis explained that the initial technical issues stemmed from using a beta testing environment not designed for large-scale traffic, which is unusual for WoW betas that typically see lower participation.
- Blizzard quickly addressed the server problems, stabilizing the beta experience, and players have since praised the updated visuals, sound effects, and nostalgic gameplay elements.
- The official launch of World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled for November 4, with the beta serving as a promising preview of the game's potential success.
