Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out a new feature in the World of Warcraft universe, Plunderstorm, with the release of the 10.2.6 content update. This limited-time event, adopting a pirate theme, invites players to engage in a battle royale format within the game. Available for several weeks starting today, the event takes place across the Arathi Highlands, challenging players to be the last pirate standing amidst 60 competitors, all vying for treasure, abilities, and survival.
Plunderstorm offers a unique twist to the traditional World of Warcraft gameplay by incorporating elements of battle royale. Players are thrown into a match lasting between 10-15 minutes, with the objective of outlasting other players by scavenging for loot, abilities, and upgrades. This event is accessible to both World of Warcraft Modern and Classic players, requiring only a subscription or game time, without the necessity of an expansion purchase.
Participants can either venture solo or team up in duos, with the option for paired players to either group with friends or be automatically matched. The event introduces event-specific characters, simplifying entry for all players, regardless of their familiarity with the game’s classes and races.
The reward system in Plunderstorm is designed to incentivize participation and progression, offering cosmetics, pets, titles, and mounts. Among the notable rewards are the Plunderlord parrot mount and Bubbles the crab pet. Progression and rewards are available regardless of victory, ensuring all participants have the opportunity to gain from their involvement.
Players interested in joining the Plunderstorm can do so by launching the modern World of Warcraft client and selecting the event from the game menu. The process is streamlined to facilitate easy entry, highlighting Blizzard’s commitment to making special events accessible to a broad audience.