# Blizzard breaks housing promise

> Blizzard sells Kul'Tiran housing packs, breaking its own rules on microtransactions.
- Title: Blizzard breaks housing promise · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Blizzard sells Kul'Tiran housing packs, breaking its own rules on microtransactions. Blizzard released Kul'Tiran housing packs that violate its own housing…
- Keywords: blizzard, world of warcraft, housing, microtransactions, kul'tiran, hearthsteel, blizzard promise, player backlash, gaming, entertainment, breaks, promise
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/blizzard-sparks-world-of-warcraft-fan-backlash-for-breaking-promise-over-housing-microtransactions
- Author: Jacqueline Thomas
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:55:22.021+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: blizzard, world of warcraft, housing, microtransactions, kul'tiran, hearthsteel, blizzard promise, player backlash, gaming, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Blizzard released Kul'Tiran housing packs that violate its own housing principles, sparking player backlash.