Blizzard has officially announced that Warcraft Rumble's full support is coming to an end, with updates now being focused on general fixes and gameplay tweaks; there will be no new content going forward.
This news comes after Microsoft let go of nearly 9,000 positions, canceled projects, and closed studios. We here at Netto's Game Room reached out to Microsoft for a statement, and we were told that they will not be releasing additional information about who is impacted out of respect for the employees. Now more of the studios are coming forward themselves, with updates like these becoming increasingly common.
Previously our very own Jeremy Schepper reviewed Warcraft Rumble where he stated how much he enjoyed the game, and had hopes for its future; a future that will now never be.
Here's the complete statement as published by Blizzard over at their website regarding the matter:
Dear Warcraft Rumble Community,
We have an important update on the future of Warcraft Rumble. After much deliberation, we’ve arrived at an extremely hard decision. Moving forward, we'll continue supporting Rumble with updates focused on regular, systemic in-game events and bug fixes, but no new content.
Warcraft Rumble began development nine years ago as a love letter to Azeroth and launched back in 2023, reflecting input from enthusiastic players around the globe and the effort of a passionate team—some of whom continue to support Rumble or other Blizzard games, and some we’ve had to sadly part ways with. Since launch, Rumble has struggled to find its footing relative to our ambition for its long-term success, and for some time now the team has been listening to player feedback, refocusing in certain areas, and exploring different options. Some of that work showed signs of progress, but ultimately wasn’t enough to put the game on a path to sustainability.
During this transition, we are focused on supporting our teammates. We’re deeply grateful to everyone at Blizzard and in the community for helping bring Warcraft Rumble to life and embracing the joy that makes this game so special. Your enthusiasm and feedback mean the world to us.
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