Summary
- The Plunderstorm event in WoW has been delayed due to unexpected issues.
- No new estimated launch time has been revealed.
- Players can complete other activities in WoW while waiting for Plunderstorm.
World of Warcraft enthusiasts were eagerly anticipating the return of the Plunderstorm event, a thrilling pirate-themed battle royale game mode introduced during the Dragonflight expansion in 2024. Originally scheduled to relaunch on January 14, 2025, with both original and new rewards, the event's rollout has hit an unexpected snag.
The maintenance period initially planned for six hours was extended to eight, with servers expected to be back online by 3 PM PST. However, according to a forum post by WoW community manager Kaivax, "unexpected issues" have caused further delays. While the team at World of Warcraft aims to have Plunderstorm up and running before the end of January 14, no specific new launch time has been provided, leaving fans in suspense.
When is Plunderstorm Live in World of Warcraft?
- Before the end of January 14, after "unexpected issues" are resolved
In the meantime, World of Warcraft has successfully restored its normal servers, allowing players to continue enjoying the game. Those waiting for Plunderstorm can dive into other in-game activities, such as completing their Siren Isle weeklies or participating in the second week of the Turbulent Timeways event within The War Within expansion.
The second iteration of Plunderstorm introduces exciting new features, including the Plunderstore and an in-game event interface accessible while logged into a character. These additions might be contributing to the unexpected issues, and the team is working diligently to resolve them so players can resume their plundering adventures.
Despite the delay, World of Warcraft's new Plunderstorm Twitch Drops are currently available. By watching four hours of any Twitch streamer in the World of Warcraft category before February 4 at 10 AM PST, players can earn the Coward’s Azure Target back transmog. Notably, the streamer does not need to be playing Plunderstorm for viewers to progress toward this reward, offering fans a way to earn items while they await the game mode's return.
