Summary
- The Plunderstorm event in World of Warcraft has been delayed due to unexpected issues.
- No new estimated launch time has been provided.
- Players can engage in other WoW activities while waiting for Plunderstorm.
World of Warcraft enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the return of the Plunderstorm event will have to wait a bit longer. Originally slated for a relaunch on January 14, 2025, the pirate-themed battle royale mode introduced during the Dragonflight expansion has hit a snag. The event, which promised both classic and new rewards for players, faced unexpected challenges that have pushed back its rollout.
The planned six-hour maintenance window was extended to eight hours, with servers expected to be back online by 3 PM PST. However, a forum post from WoW community manager Kaivax during this extension revealed that "unexpected issues" have further delayed Plunderstorm's launch. While World of Warcraft aims to have the event up and running before the end of January 14, no specific timeline has been given.
When is Plunderstorm Live in World of Warcraft?
- Before the end of January 14, once the "unexpected issues" are resolved
In the meantime, World of Warcraft's regular servers are back online, allowing players to dive into other activities. Whether it's completing Siren Isle weeklies, embarking on the second week of the Turbulent Timeways event, or exploring The War Within, there's plenty to keep fans occupied while they await Plunderstorm's return.
The second iteration of Plunderstorm introduces new features like the Plunderstore and an in-game event interface accessible while logged in. These additions might be the source of the unexpected issues, and World of Warcraft is working diligently to resolve them so players can resume their plundering adventures.
Despite the delay, the new Plunderstorm Twitch Drops are still available. By watching four hours of any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch before February 4 at 10 AM PST, players can earn the Coward’s Azure Target back transmog. Notably, the streamer doesn't need to be playing Plunderstorm for viewers to progress toward this reward, offering fans a way to earn something special while they wait for the game mode to go live.
