The announcement that the thriller World of Warcraft Patch 10.2.6 was to take the type of standalone Battle Royale Plunderstorm got here as a shock to many. Fortunately, it appears to have provoked a largely constructive response since launch, a lot in order that Blizzard is ready to develop on its present providing.
In a submit on Twitter/X, the builders behind the sport confirmed that following subsequent week’s reset, trio queues are going to be added to the present solos/duos modes. Lead Software program Engineer Orlando Salvatore had this to say on the upcoming addition to the sport.
“The neighborhood has been such an integral a part of giving suggestions and serving to make Plunderstorm as nice as it may be… We additionally notice that for a few of you, solos and duos could also be a bit limiting.
“Beginning subsequent week, trios can be accessible in Plunderstorm. We’re tremendous enthusiastic about this and hope you all have enjoyable with it.”
The preliminary plan to introduce solos and duos was largely supposed to check the waters for what’s a major departure from the standard WoW method. Trios is the following step in that course of because the mode continues to construct on its reputation.
Plunderstorm additionally spawned the Creator Royale, an occasion through which pairs of WoW content material creators sought to be the final crew standing. With a complete prize pool of $50,000, notable names together with Mr GM, Guzu, and Savix all vied for the title, with the win finally going to French duo Kenny and Lapi.