{
  "id": 19539437,
  "title": "Blizzard Can't Stop Tweaking WoW: Forever and It's Only Been 6 Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/blizzard-cant-stop-tweaking-wow-forever-and-its-only-been-6-days",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:42:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/wow-forever-nov-10-hotfix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blizzard has been actively tweaking World of Warcraft: Forever even before its December launch, making numerous adjustments to the game's balance and player experience. Recently published hotfixes show the developer's commitment to fine-tuning the game, as reported on November 10. Notably, gold rewards for questing at higher levels have been increased, a move aimed at addressing player concerns about insufficient gold income as they approach level 60. Blizzard has also expanded gold rewards to most quests from level 48 onwards, ensuring a more balanced gold income for players. To improve world population, the developer adjusted the number of layers in Azeroth's dynamic server structure, reacting to complaints about deserted zones during the game's launch. Player numbers have been boosted in some areas, but congested zones have been adjusted as well. Additionally, Warlock pet health has increased by around 15%, while the Enhancement Shaman specialization has received a substantial overhaul. The changes are a response to community feedback and data-driven analysis, as Blizzard continues to iterate on the game to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for players.",
  "summary": "Hotfix changes for World of Warcraft: Forever on Nov. 10 included class balance, quest gold rewards, and more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}