Blizzard doing 'a thorough scrub' of illegitimate World of Warcraft Mythic-Plus dungeon rankings, with more changes to come
Paid boosting was particularly controversial in this instance, because it pushed legitimate records out of the top-1% reward category.
Blizzard is reviewing and removing illegitimate World of Warcraft Mythic-Plus dungeon rankings earned through paid carries, with more changes expected. World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas announced the cleanup of the 1% top-ranking in the Midnight expansion, which introduced the first-ever 1% rewards at that level. Unlike PvP rewards, this ranking was based on a percentage of players rather than a set score.
Some players paid for the privilege, including a mythical bird mount with the title. Blizzard is investigating the matter, with the team planning to share more details soon. The 1% cutoff is increasing by approximately 2 points daily, and 90% of +21 groups in the group finder are using keyholders who require payment. This new reward system has sparked heated discussions among players, with some arguing that the percentage-based cutoff keeps the elite engaged, while others feel the uncertainty is stressful.
Player ratings on Raider.io show a drop in participation at the end of the season, with only 12.3% of players continuing to play Mythic Plus dungeons in Midnight Season 1.
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