Blizzard has just unveiled one of the most anticipated systems by the World of Warcraft community, housing. We already knew it was in the works. Presented during a special event, this new game mode will allow players to build, customize, and live in their own home in Azeroth. But far from being a simple cosmetic feature, housing is integrated into the entire WoW experience, with a social, technical, and creative ambition that is unprecedented for the studio.
A system designed to last in World of Warcraft
This is not just a comfort addition. Blizzard has redesigned its World of Warcraft engine to make housing possible, highlighting the technical scale of the project. Houses are not isolated like the fiefdoms in Warlords of Draenor, but integrated into real “districts,” entire areas inhabited by other players.
Each district can accommodate around fifty houses, and their configuration will depend on the players who live there. You will therefore be able to meet your neighbors, organize events, and even participate in local seasonal festivals. The goal is clear: to recreate a community dynamic, where old customization systems tended to isolate players.
Extensive customization and limitless creativity
Blizzard didn’t settle for a basic editor for World of Warcraft. The tools offered are entirely new and allow for great freedom. Players will be able to place each piece of furniture, expand their home, add rooms over time, or even build original structures. Some testers have already designed mazes, jumping puzzles, or corridors filled with visual traps. A dye system also allows you to change the color of objects, while some rooms will be offered pre-made for those who prefer not to start from scratch.
Housing is not a bubble outside the world of World of Warcraft. It will be linked to professions (some allowing you to craft furniture), the game's economy (via purchases in different cities), and even existing content. For example, you will be able to revisit old dungeons or emblematic zones to recover unique decorative objects, such as a bearskin rug from Grizzly Hills or flying books from Karazhan.
Houses will also serve to showcase your exploits in World of Warcraft: trophies, achievements, rare items... everything can be displayed. And contrary to what one might fear, Blizzard promises that there will be no power gain linked to housing. So there's no question of staying locked in there to farm in a loop. Everything is planned, normally, for winter 2025.
Source: Blizzard
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