Blizzard has just posted a new WoWCast episode with members of the World of Warcraft about the narrative development of the War Within and the Wouldsoul Saga!
What’s the Latest WoWCast About?
- The team took the opportunity to reassess how expansions are developed, moving away from the past model where a new expansion was released every 2 years.
- Blizzard aims to expand on the strong foundation laid by Dragonflight, focusing on variety, accessibility, and bringing the story to a broader audience of players.
- The War Within narrative will span across all 3 expansions known as the Worldsoul Saga.
- Key characters in the saga including Anduin and Dagran will continue to evolve throughout the story.
- The devs want to make Xa’latath a complex, compelling villain / character.
- The new zones feature a vertical design, starting from the surface and descending underground into the Ringing Deeps, Hallowfall, and finally, Azj-Kahet.
- The War Within offers many ways for players to experience the game.
- The delves are new bite-sized world scenarios designed for players who prefer shorter game sessions.
You can watch the full episode below.
Sit down with Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton, Associate Game Director Morgan Day, Cinematic Narrative Director Terran Gregory, and host Community Manager Bethany Stout for a special WoWCast. They’ll take you through the narrative development of The War Within and the Worldsoul Saga, the characters players can expect to encounter, and the journey players can expect to take as this epic story unfurls.