Warcraft Rumble will not get anymore new content confirms Blizzard
Blizzard has announced that WarCraft Rumble will not be getting anymore new content, though there will still be support to address bugs and in game events. While it is not explicitly stated, this move could be another fallout from the mass layoffs affecting all divisions that Microsoft enacted yesterday. The biggest hits of that was the closure of The Initiative and the cancellations of Perfect Dark. Everwild has also cancelled and there have been layoffs at Rare, Turn 10, and Halo Studios too.
In a statement, Blizzard said, “We have an important update on the future of Warcraft Rumble. After much deliberation, we’ve arrived at an extremely hard decision. Moving forward, we’ll continue supporting Rumble with updates focused on regular, systemic in-game events and bug fixes, but no new content.
Warcraft Rumble began development nine years ago as a love letter to Azeroth and launched back in 2023, reflecting input from enthusiastic players around the globe and the effort of a passionate team—some of whom continue to support Rumble or other Blizzard games, and some we’ve had to sadly part ways with. Since launch, Rumble has struggled to find its footing relative to our ambition for its long-term success, and for some time now the team has been listening to player feedback, refocusing in certain areas, and exploring different options. Some of that work showed signs of progress, but ultimately wasn’t enough to put the game on a path to sustainability.
During this transition, we are focused on supporting our teammates. We’re deeply grateful to everyone at Blizzard and in the community for helping bring Warcraft Rumble to life and embracing the joy that makes this game so special. Your enthusiasm and feedback mean the world to us.”
The Microsoft job cuts yesterday lead to 9,000 people losing their jobs across the company. We hope everyone impacted is able to find new roles soon. If you have been affected check out GameJobs.co for roles available in game dev.
Source: Blizzard
