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Blizzard issues stark warning to WoW: Forever gold buyers 'Engaging in RMT is not worth putting your account at risk'

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it's actively working to combat botting issues in World of Warcraft: Forever, particularly real-money trading (RMT).

Blizzard issues stark warning to WoW: Forever gold buyers 'Engaging in RMT is not worth putting your account at risk'

Blizzard Entertainment is closely monitoring real-money trading (RMT) activities in its upcoming MMO, World of Warcraft: Forever. The studio has devised strict penalties for gold buyers that could lead to permanent account bans. RMT has long been a problem in WoW, both in the retail and Classic versions, and it disrupts the game's economy by inflating prices and turning it into a pay-to-win experience.

WoW: Forever, currently in beta and set to launch in 2027, is expected to face similar issues, but the developers are actively working to mitigate botting problems. They plan to limit class abilities that facilitate gold farming and impose harsher penalties for gold buyers, potentially resulting in permanent bans. Blizzard emphasizes that engaging in RMT is not worth risking one's account.

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