There are those who have already been warning it, but it has not been until now that we have all known. The next expansion for World of Warcraft is delayed until the end of the year. So if you wanted to see everything that awaits you in the Shadowlands, you will have to wait.
WoW’s next expansion is delayed
When 2020 ends we will be able to define it in many different ways, but one of them will undoubtedly be the year of delays. Due to the pandemic, many sectors have been forced to stop and rethink their way of working. That in some cases has been much more noticeable than in others, but in the end it has affected everyone.
For example, in the entertainment industry we have seen how film premieres and television series have seen their calendar altered. Not only in the filming, but also in the premieres. And of course, that has been generating a snowball effect that ended up affecting other subsequent releases.
Well, the world of video games has not been spared from these problems and the last affected has been Shadowlands or Shadowlands, the latest expansion for World of Warcraft will delay its launch until the end of years. This was confirmed by its executive producer.
In a note published on the Blizzard website, John Hight confirmed the news and explained the reasons. First of all, in addition to apologizing for the decision made, he also emphasized that it was the right thing to do. Due to current health problems, the team has had to work from home and that has made it difficult to advance certain components that will arrive with the expansion.
So even though many new elements such as the different zones that will make up the expansion, the campaign, the advancement to higher levels and other elements are ready, slowing down the launch would be the most beneficial for both the game and the players themselves. Although these are willing to get the glove.
However, Blizzard has commented that Shadowlands is one of their most complex expansions created to date . Therefore, this extra time that they are going to enjoy will allow them to further polish those small details that they have been detecting that they need it.
Pre-patch release
With the announced delay and without a new date set for said final release, what we do know is when the previous patch will arrive that will prepare the game for the new expansion. This will be launched next October 13 and as we say it will serve to settle many of the news that the expansion will include. For example, improved character levels, new player experience, new customization options, etc.
In short, no one likes that one of the video games (in this case expansion) that they most eagerly await is delayed, but sometimes it is the best thing that can happen. Because if it is not ready right now, the only thing that can happen is that those who go for it are disappointed by a quality that does not live up to expectations. So, patience, dedicate yourself to enjoying many other super interesting titles that there are to play and you will already enjoy the Shadowlands in its maximum splendor.