World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm Event Faces Unexpected Delays
The highly anticipated return of World of Warcraft's Plunderstorm event has been postponed due to unforeseen technical difficulties. While initially slated for a January 14th, 2025 launch, Blizzard 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, extending the downtime beyond the initial eight-hour window. Community manager Kaivax confirmed the delay, stating that the team is working to resolve these problems as quickly as possible, aiming for a launch before the end of January 14th.
Plunderstorm Launch Timeline:
- Before the end of January 14th, pending resolution of unforeseen issues.
In the meantime, 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, which may be contributing to the current setbacks. Blizzard is actively working to address these issues and restore the event.
Despite the delay, the Plunderstorm Twitch Drops are currently active. Viewers can earn the Coward’s Azure Target back transmog by watching four hours of any World of Warcraft Twitch stream before February 4th at 10 AM PST. This provides players with a way to engage with the event while waiting for the game mode to become available.
