World of Warcraft has exciting news for its dedicated players - the game will soon allow each player to have up to 65 characters, up from the current limit of 60, in the upcoming Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7. This change comes as a direct response to the community's requests and feedback.
In a recent development, World of Warcraft unveiled the Dark Heart Patch 10.2.7 set to launch on May 7. Alongside new content for Dragonflight, this patch introduces WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, a special event enabling players to create new characters and explore the nostalgic 12-year-old expansion with modern conveniences starting May 16. Initially, plans to add new character slots for this event were mentioned but later removed from the announcement, hinting at a potential cap of 60 characters per account.
However, World of Warcraft managed to fulfill players' wishes by including five additional character slots per account in Patch 10.2.7, elevating the cap to 65. A statement from WoW community manager Kaivax on the forums confirmed this increase, with World of Warcraft's lead software engineer Orlando Salvatore acknowledging that player feedback was pivotal in this decision, appreciating the community's engagement.
When Can Players Expect the Character Limit Expansion?
- Players can rejoice on May 7 with the release of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7, Dark Heart.
Many fans might question the necessity of this character limit extension. World of Warcraft revealed that more than half of its player base engages with multiple characters, with a considerable number already maxing out their character slots at 60. These 'altaholics' would have faced the dilemma of deleting a character to make space for a new one in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, potentially losing cherished progress. This enhancement ensures that players can indulge in new content without sacrificing their existing characters.
World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria promises an exciting experience. Testimonials from players who tried the event on the Public Test Realm have been overwhelmingly positive, praising the exclusive cosmetic rewards like rare transmogs, mounts, and minions. Players can retain their characters from WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria and seamlessly transition into The War Within. Saving some of the additional slots for potential future remix events by World of Warcraft might be a wise move.