Summary
- The Plunderstorm event in World of Warcraft (WoW) has been delayed due to unexpected issues.
- No new estimated launch time has been revealed.
- Players can engage in other activities in WoW while waiting for Plunderstorm.
World of Warcraft has postponed the launch of the second Plunderstorm event to address unforeseen challenges. While the team at WoW aims to have Plunderstorm live before the end of January 14, fans will need to wait a bit longer to dive back into this exciting battle royale mode.
Plunderstorm, introduced during the Dragonflight expansion in 2024, is a pirate-themed battle royale experience that captivated players with its original run. The event was set to return on January 14, 2025, promising both classic and fresh rewards for WoW enthusiasts.
However, unexpected issues arose during the event's rollout, causing a delay. Initially, a six-hour maintenance window was extended to eight hours, with servers expected to be back online by 3 PM PST. A forum post from WoW community manager Kaivax during this extension confirmed the delay due to these unforeseen problems. While the team at WoW is working diligently to resolve these issues and launch Plunderstorm before January 14 ends, no specific new launch time has been announced.
When is Plunderstorm Live in World of Warcraft?
- Before the end of January 14, after "unexpected issues" are resolved
In the meantime, WoW's regular servers are back online, allowing players to continue enjoying other aspects of the game. Those eagerly awaiting Plunderstorm can participate in Siren Isle weeklies, start their second week of the Turbulent Timeways event, or explore other activities in The War Within.
The second iteration of Plunderstorm introduces new elements like the Plunderstore and an in-game event interface accessible while logged in. It's speculated that these new features might be the source of the unexpected issues, and the WoW team is working to resolve them swiftly so players can resume their plundering adventures.
Despite the delay, the new Plunderstorm Twitch Drops are still available. By watching four hours of any Twitch streamer in the WoW category before February 4 at 10 AM PST, players can earn the Coward’s Azure Target back transmog. Importantly, the streamer doesn't need to be playing Plunderstorm for viewers to earn this reward, offering fans a way to engage while waiting for the event to go live.
