First and foremost, I’d like to express my deepest thanks to the entire Classic development team for everything you’ve done with World of Warcraft Classic. Classic doesn’t just bring back old memories. It feels right, like the game I’ve always wanted to play. Rediscovering the older expansions, now with thoughtful modern touches and quality-of-life improvements, has been a ton of fun. The class tweaks, smoother leveling, bug fixes, just the overall polish — you can really sense the effort, and it all makes Classic feel more accessible while still keeping its soul. I genuinely appreciate how much love and attention you’ve poured into making this version of the game not just a nostalgic product, but a fully viable way to enjoy WoW again.
But the reason I’m writing this is because I need to talk about something that’s been sitting in the back of my mind for a while. It’s the fear that this might all just… stop. I know that a large part of the player base feels the same.
Many of us who play Classic today never had the chance to experience the full legacy of WoW in its prime. Expansion by expansion, story arc by story arc. Some were too young, others came late, or life circumstances simply didn’t allow for the full experience. Everyone has their own reason for missing out on the “golden era” of WoW. In my case, I started playing during the original Cataclysm. A friend dragged me into it, and I fell in love with the game instantly. But I was a kid back then, and honestly? I didn’t have the patience or understanding to really get the game. I’d get overwhelmed by its complexity, so I’d quit, come back, quit again. I was obsessed with it, but I just couldn’t keep up. It was this constant loop of trying to stick with it but never quite managing it.
Weird as it sounds, WoW always had this hold on me. Even when I wasn’t actively playing, even when I was away from the game, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And yet here we are, years later, finally getting to live what we missed.
The game has something special that always stirred a passion in me. For players like myself, Classic is not just a trip down memory lane. WoW Classic is a chance to fulfill a dream that once seemed lost. But the fact that there’s no clear roadmap for how far Classic will go leaves us feeling uncertain, anxious.
Back in 2019 when Classic got announced, I’ll be honest. I kind of laughed. I thought it was Blizzard’s way of trying to win people back because things weren’t going so well. It looked desperate to me at the time. And yeah… I’ll admit it, there was a petty part of me that felt good seeing that. I’m not proud of it. I gues when you feel like you missed out on something amazing, part of you doesn’t want it to keep doing well without you. It’s that thing people say, sometimes we don’t want others to succeed when we feel like we failed ourselves. I know that’s not a good mindset. But it’s real, and I think more people have felt that than they’d care to admit. Of course, I now realize how wrong I was. I finally understand why people talk about the glory days like they were sacred. I finally feel like I’m part of something I missed out on, and it means the world to me. Classic was a brilliant move. It gave people like me a second chance. And for that, I can’t thank you enough.
I’m also aware of the many statements Blizzard has made over the years regarding the future of Classic. The message has been clear: if players want more expansions, Blizzard will deliver. And honestly, that’s reassuring. But there’s one thing that still haunts me. Something that was said all the way back in December 2018 by Blizzard representatives, particularly community manager Ythisens. He stated that there would be no crossover or merge of Classic into Retail, and the dev team further highlighted a lack of technical support for it. Ever since then, many in the community have been convinced that Classic will never be able to see its journey through to the end. That’s the part that completely shakes me. It’s like the ground disappears beneath my feet. Everything you’re doing still matters, but at the same time, it suddenly feels fragile, temporary. What’s the point o having fun along the way if you already know you might not be allowed to reach the destination? Based on these statements, I cannot help but ask: What if it happens? Let’s say we do — that the Classic community keeps asking, expansion after expansion, without stopping. What happens then? Does that mean Classic can one day reach the point where Retail is now? Or are we chasing something we’re not meant to ever catch? Because if the answer is no, if there’s a line Blizzard won’t cross no matter what the players ask, then we deserve to know. Right now, there are two conflicting ideas being shared: one says the future of Classic is in the hands of the players, and the other says there’s a wall we’re never getting past. Both can’t be true at the same time. That gray area is where all the fear comes from. That’s what needs to be addressed.
All I’m asking, and I know many others feel the same, is that Blizzard considers speaking more openly about the long-term future of Classic. Not years from now, but soon. If the community’s support stays strong, and if the demand continues, what happens then? What is the plan? Even just acknowledging that these questions are being discussed internally would mean a lot to so many of us.
I’m one of many players who don’t want Classic to stop after just a few more expansions. We want it to grow into something lasting. For us, Classic is not just a throwback. It’s a second chance to experience something we missed, and this time we’re ready to fully embrace it. I’d personally even be open to paying for future Classic expansions separately, or subscribing at a higher tier if that’s what it would take to help keep this version of the game going strong. I believe a lot of players would feel the same.
The truth is, the gaming industry today is not what it used to be. So many new titles feel like hype-driven launches that fade within weeks. They get the attention, but they don’t stick. Classic WoW is different. It has staying power. It doesn’t need flashy trends or gimmicks. It just needs time and trust. What you’ve built already proves that.
Please don’t let that momentum fade away. You’ve done something truly special with Classic, and it deserves a future that matches its potential.
Thank you again for taking the time to read this, and for all the work you’ve put into the game. We see it, and we appreciate it more than we can say.