World of Warcraft Delays Plunderstorm Launch

World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm Event Delayed

The highly anticipated return of World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm event has been postponed due to unforeseen technical difficulties. While initially slated for January 14th, 2025, Blizzard Entertainment has not yet provided a revised launch time.

Plunderstorm, a popular pirate-themed battle royale mode introduced during the Dragonflight expansion in 2024, was set to return with both original and new rewards. However, unexpected issues arose during the planned server maintenance, resulting in a delay beyond the initial eight-hour extension. Blizzard aims to launch Plunderstorm before the end of January 14th, but a concrete timeframe remains unavailable.

Current Status:

• Launch: Delayed indefinitely, targeted for completion before the end of January 14th.
• Estimated Time: Currently unknown.

Despite the delay, World of Warcraft's regular servers are operational. Players can engage in other activities, such as completing Siren Isle weeklies, participating in the Turbulent Timeways event, or pursuing other content within the game.

The upcoming Plunderstorm iteration includes new features like the Plunderstore and an in-game event interface. These additions may be contributing to the current issues.

Twitch Drops Still Active:

The delay hasn't impacted the Plunderstorm Twitch Drops promotion. Viewers can earn the Coward's Azure Target transmog by watching four hours of any World of Warcraft Twitch stream before February 4th at 10 AM PST. The streamer doesn't need to be playing Plunderstorm.

Players are encouraged to check official World of Warcraft channels for updates regarding the Plunderstorm event launch.