Blizzard Turns WoW Housing Bug into a Feature
In a surprising turn of events, Blizzard has decided to embrace a bug in World of Warcraft’s new player housing feature, turning it into an official part of the game.
Levitation Discovery
Players discovered that they could levitate their homes using keybinds, even though there weren’t any UI controls for it. This bug allowed for some creative creations, such as a Howl’s Moving Castle‑esque mecha strider.
Official Feature Implementation
Blizzard quickly responded to the discovery, deciding to make the levitation a feature rather than fixing the bug. The development team added UI controls to make it easier for players to move their houses upward.
Concerns and Workarounds
However, there are some concerns with this new feature. The underside of houses isn’t textured, so players might need to hide that part with other items. Additionally, players will need to build ramps or landing spots if they decide to lift their houses, as clicking on the door becomes difficult when it’s elevated.
Exterior Decor Limit Increase
Blizzard also announced an increase in the exterior decor limit. Initially set to 200 items to address performance concerns, the limit will be raised to 250 items at House level 3. The team will continue to monitor performance impacts and adjust accordingly.
Conclusion
This move by Blizzard shows their responsiveness to player feedback and their willingness to adapt and improve the game based on community discoveries.
