Will there ever be a World of Warcraft sequel? Well, that’s a question that plagues gamers for quite some time now. The original World of Warcraft movie didn’t live up to its hype and left fans disappointed. In fact, the movie was supposed to be a two part series, and the director and scriptwriter Duncan Jones walked away from his vision of the game after only one movie.
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If you’ve been following the Warcraft series, you’ll know that one of the most popular questions among fans is: “Will there ever be a World of Warcraft 2?” The game is still in its early stages, but it’s already a hit with the general population. It was a success when it was released in 2016, and it clearly gave the developer Danken Jones a boost in profits. The next installment of the series would follow this trend and show us what Orcs look like in their new home.
The game’s popularity has helped it become a highly successful franchise, with countless fans playing online and purchasing additional products. Blizzard’s recent announcement of a movie adaptation of the first game is promising. The movie stars Michael Morhaime, former president of Blizzard Entertainment. The production team behind the movie, Legendary Pictures, has already begun casting the film’s cast.
The development team at Blizzard is currently exploring new ways to expand the game. The expansion model has proven to be highly profitable, so it would be foolish to discontinue the game altogether. In order to stop the ongoing development of WoW, Blizzard would have to risk a huge amount of money and risk the fate of the franchise. In addition, MMOs are not as popular as they once were. Blizzard will likely ride the WoW train until it falls apart, and then move on to something else.
Diablo 4
The game is said to tap into the darker side of the franchise, with a more gothic, medieval, and bleak hellscape. Diablo 4 is said to have many similarities with horror manga, and the new design is reminiscent of that legacy. Blizzard has also made it clear that the Diablo series will continue to get a large following. However, will there be another game like it?
Blizzard has been one of the most unique game developers in the industry, willing to spend years iterating on design prototypes, whereas other studios would want to churn out sequels fast. The company has other priorities, and this is one of them. So, we can expect Diablo 4 to be released sometime after 2020. The game is still in development, and we can’t know how much longer it will take.
As for gameplay, the game is also going to feature a camp system, which will allow players to interact with the world. This new system allows players to choose the way they play the game and will not follow the standard linear Act progression. Players will have a variety of choices, including the path into the game. The overworld will also be open with five distinct regions, with a day/night cycle and weather that varies daily. The game’s missions are also non-linear, so players aren’t bound by the same storyline.
World of Warcraft 2
When will World of Warcraft 2 be released? That is one of the most frequent questions from fans. Blizzard has been quiet about the sequel’s release date. The developer has said that he may not write a sequel after all. But he has tweeted that he has a three-film outline for the series, which details the plot for each film. Blizzard also hasn’t said anything about a sequel, probably because they have to deal with a lot of employee harassment lawsuits.
Considering the continued success of the game, Blizzard might be hesitant to take a chance on a sequel. The company makes enough money through annual subscriptions to WoW, and releasing it on a new platform would divide the fan base and cause more problems than it solves. Currently, the game is only available on the PC, so a release on consoles would complicate the situation.
While it is possible to make a movie adaptation of World of Warcraft, the budget of the movie would likely be much bigger than the first. The X-Men Origins was a big success, and the director of that film, Paul Thomas Anderson, has made many movies based on popular video games. With this in mind, a Warcraft 2 movie would not be all that much of a stretch.