WoW’s Ambitious Player Housing Feature: A 2025 Arrival
Get ready, World of Warcraft players! The long-awaited player housing feature is finally coming in 2025 as part of the Midnight expansion. Blizzard has described it as their most ambitious feature ever, promising years of growth and development.
Years in the Making
Game designer Ion Hazzikostas explained that the team considered player housing for a long time, but the technological challenges were significant. Creating a truly integrated and high-quality system took considerable resources, delaying its implementation. Development began roughly five years ago, acknowledging it wouldn’t fit within a single expansion’s timeframe.
A Glimpse into the Future
While specifics remain under wraps, a reveal trailer offers a taste of what’s to come. Hazzikostas emphasized the feature’s ambition and the team’s commitment to making it excellent, building a strong foundation for future expansions. They aim to create something truly great, meeting the high expectations surrounding player housing in the MMO genre.
More to Come Before Housing
Before the arrival of player housing, there’s plenty more to experience in WoW. This includes the upcoming Siren Isle, a revamped Winter Veil event, the return of Plunderstorm, and next year’s Undermined update introducing customizable cars. Blizzard also recently released remasters of Warcraft 1 and 2.
Blizzard plans to share more details about the player housing system in the coming year, inviting community feedback to ensure they’re on the right track.