Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled new details about the upcoming "Azeroth Living" housing system for World of Warcraft, focusing on how players will obtain and use decorative items for their in-game homes. The announcement provides insights into the decoration tools and various methods players can use to furnish their personal spaces in Azeroth.
Azeroth Living: Your Home in Warcraft
In a significant feature addition to the nearly 20-year-old MMORPG, World of Warcraft is introducing player housing through the "Azeroth Living" system. Blizzard's recent announcement on the official forums offers a glimpse into how players will personalize these spaces, with particular emphasis on the reward structures for obtaining decorative items.
"Knowing what tools you have to decorate your home is one thing but knowing how and where to get your decor is another," states the announcement, which then invites players to "step into our showroom" for a comprehensive look at housing rewards and decoration options.
Decoration Tools and Acquisition Methods
The housing system will provide players with various tools for decorating their Azeroth homes. While specific details remain limited, the announcement suggests that players will have multiple pathways to acquire furnishings and decorative items, potentially integrating with existing game systems.
Community speculation already points to possible connections with established game professions. One player specifically questioned whether Archaeology, a long-standing secondary profession in World of Warcraft, might be incorporated into the housing system—a logical integration given the profession's focus on collecting historical artifacts.
What Can Players Expect from Housing Rewards?
While Blizzard has been relatively tight-lipped about specific decoration items, the announcement indicates that players will be able to "outfit [their] Azeroth home in style." This suggests a wide variety of furnishings and decorative elements will be available, allowing for significant personalization.
The community response has been mixed, with some players expressing enthusiasm about specific decoration possibilities (with one humorously mentioning looking forward to placing a bathtub), while others have raised concerns about potential monetization aspects of the housing system.
When to Expect Azeroth Living
Blizzard has not yet announced a specific release date for the Azeroth Living housing system. The feature represents one of the most requested additions to the game over its long history, with players having expressed interest in personal housing spaces since the game's early days.
For those interested in learning more about the housing system, Blizzard has provided a link to the full article on the official World of Warcraft website, which contains additional details about the upcoming feature.