From IGN · Jacqueline Thomas · · 50s
Blizzard breaks housing promise
Blizzard sells Kul'Tiran housing packs, breaking its own rules on microtransactions.
In brief
Blizzard sells Kul'Tiran housing packs, breaking its own rules on microtransactions. Blizzard released Kul'Tiran housing packs that violate its own housing principles, sparking player backlash. Originally reported by IGN.
Blizzard breaks housing promise
Blizzard released two housing packs that directly reference Kul'Tiran races and zones, violating its own principles.
Housing packs details
Haunted Grimtide Estate pack costs 2,500 hearthsteel ($25) and Grimtide Decor Pack costs 1,000 hearthsteel ($10).
Player backlash
WoW influencers and Reddit users criticized Blizzard for selling packs that reference player-identified races and zones.
Community reactions
Players demanded Blizzard admit fault and refund purchases for housing items that violate its principles.
Blizzard's promise
Blizzard promised not to add cosmetics representing Azeroth races or classes to its cash store.
Player demands
Players want Blizzard to refund housing purchases and stop selling race-specific housing items.
The takeaway
Blizzard released Kul'Tiran housing packs that violate its own housing principles, sparking player backlash.
