In 2019, Blizzard teamed up with NetEase to create a mobile edition of World of Warcraft, taking place in Azeroth but in a different era. Unfortunately, the project was halted in 2022 due to financial disputes. Gaming journalist Daniel Camilo has suggested that development may now be back on track.
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Camilo, who lives in Shenzhen, China, says he’s talked to several contacts in the gaming sector recently, and they’ve indicated that the mobile World of Warcraft project is moving forward again. This insider info was shared on X (previously known as Twitter):
Caution Advised
Camilo clarifies that he doesn’t possess concrete evidence of Blizzard and NetEase resuming work on the game. He did mention that a colleague informed him about some relevant job postings currently available. However, he also encountered individuals who haven’t heard anything about the mobile version's return. So, it’s best to take this information with a grain of salt. Yet, if this rumor is accurate, Camilo predicts the game could be released in 2027 or 2028.
