{
  "id": 4711578,
  "title": "Blizzard doing 'a thorough scrub' of illegitimate World of Warcraft Mythic-Plus dungeon rankings, with more changes to come",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/blizzard-doing-a-thorough-scrub-of-illegitimate-world-of-warcraft",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:01:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/blizzard-doing-a-thorough-scrub-of-illegitimate-world-of-warcraft-mythic-plus-dungeon-rankings-with-more-changes-to-come/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Paid boosting was particularly controversial in this instance, because it pushed legitimate records out of the top-1% reward category.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blizzard reviewing and removing illegitimate Mythic-Plus rankings",
    "1% top-ranking in Midnight expansion under scrutiny",
    "Investigation ongoing, 1% cutoff increasing daily"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}