New 'WoW 2' Tags Emerge in Blizzard's Backend
World of Warcraft fans are closely examining recent datamining efforts that have uncovered intriguing 'wow 2' tags and distinct color codes within Blizzard's website CSS. These findings are generating significant buzz, with many believing they point to a major announcement at next week's BlizzCon event.
Dataminers delved into the cascading style sheets of Blizzard's official websites, where various visual assets are stored in code form. Within this code, the 'wow 2' tag was identified alongside a unique palette of colors, primarily blue shades complemented by light red, brown, and white. Notably, these colors differ significantly from those assigned to existing Blizzard titles such as World of Warcraft, the current retail expansion World of Warcraft: Midnight, Diablo, and Overwatch. This distinction suggests the colors are tied to a new, unannounced project that has been integrated into the website in anticipation of BlizzCon.
Anticipation Builds for 'Classic Plus' or 'Camelot'
The 'wow 2' tag is widely speculated to refer to 'World of Warcraft Camelot,' more commonly known as 'Classic Plus.' This project is believed to be an updated or expanded iteration of the original World of Warcraft Classic experience. The concept mirrors Jagex's development of Old School RuneScape, which built upon the 2007 version of RuneScape, and Blizzard's own ongoing expansions for Diablo 2. For players, this could mean a fresh take on the beloved Classic era, introducing new content, features, or even classes while preserving the core gameplay that defines the original.
While Blizzard has not officially confirmed 'Classic Plus,' evidence of its potential existence has accumulated over recent months. Blizzard previously teased a significant World of Warcraft Classic announcement for BlizzCon back in January. Further datamining in June revealed heroic and epic edition licenses for 'World of Warcraft Camelot,' following the discovery of a mysterious patch 1.6 for Classic WoW on an encrypted vendor build of the game. Additionally, Blizzard extended invitations to a select group of World of Warcraft Classic influencers for studio visits under vaguely defined reasons, further fueling speculation.
The success of World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery, which expanded older dungeons, introduced new PvE and PvP twists, and added new abilities and quest chains, demonstrates a precedent for Blizzard's willingness to evolve the Classic experience. With Blizzard having recently announced the BlizzCon schedule, a major reveal is anticipated during the opening ceremony on Saturday, December 12th, with further details expected in the subsequent 'World of Warcraft: What's next' panel. Should 'Classic Plus' be unveiled, it would offer World of Warcraft Classic players a substantial new chapter for their preferred version of the game.