World of Warcraft Executive Producer Addresses Fans About Patch 10.2.6

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World of Warcraft’s executive producer recently shared her thoughts on the lack of communication the game has had surrounding Patch 10.2.6. Though World of Warcraft sought to have some fun with the mysterious “Pirate Patch,” she recognized how frustrating the radio silence has been for players and content creators alike.

The roadmap for World of Warcraft in 2024 holds a mystery in the form of Patch 10.2.6 – an update that had no listed features on it besides a pirate-esque skull and crossbones. Developers proceeded to tease the patch with a series of cryptic posts on Twitter featuring pirate flags, and in early February, World of Warcraft confirmed the patch would not be on the Public Test Realm, meaning fans would have to wait until its release some time in March to see what it was all about.

However, the month that followed this announcement has been completely silent on what Patch 10.2.6 would entail, with not a single teaser since. This caused players, including WoW content creator duo Taliesin & Evitel, to express their surprise at the lack of information. World of Warcraft executive producer and vice president Holly Longdale then commented on T&E’s post, acknowledging that the lack of news and details has caused frustration for fans. She went on to ask for a little more patience, saying she and the WoW team are “here to learn and serve.”

According to its original announcement, retail World of Warcraft was taking inspiration from Classic’s Season of Discovery for its own Patch 10.2.6 experiment. That said, players pointed out WoW Classic Season of Discovery has struck a balance between teasing elements coming in each of its phases while keeping the specifics a mystery. On the converse, retail has kept its fans completely in the dark, which has failed to generate hype and interest for many players.

Regardless, World of Warcraft fans won’t have to wait long to find out what Patch 10.2.6 is all about. The content update is expected some time in March, so they can