In a recent ban wave, Blizzard Entertainment has taken action against over 100,000 exploitative accounts in World of Warcraft. The number of cheaters, botters, and boosters has been steadily increasing, but Blizzard is finally cracking down on these players. The bans were either permanent or for a six-month suspension.
The ban wave was announced by Blizzard community manager Kaivax in a Blue Post on Oct. 2. The post stated that 136,014 accounts were banned for cheating or exploitation. It’s important to note that this number does not include bans for character name or in-game language violations. Blizzard continues to work on improving their methods to combat these malicious accounts on a daily basis.
While the details surrounding the bans are unknown, it is likely that they apply to all versions of the game, including World of Warcraft Classic-era, Wrath of the Lich King, and Dragonflight. This ban wave is likely worldwide.
Blizzard’s decision to report on the number of bans in September is significant. It raises the question of whether this pattern will continue in the coming months and if Blizzard is committed to improving the state of all three games. World of Warcraft Classic-era, in particular, is in desperate need of attention due to the rampant presence of botters and gold farmers, which are negatively impacting the economy and WoW Token.
This ban wave follows a similar one in August, indicating that Blizzard is taking the task of eradicating harmful players seriously. Players are hopeful that this trend will continue and that World of Warcraft will become stronger and healthier than ever before.
| Date | Number of Banned Accounts | Reason for Ban |
|---|---|---|
| September | 136,014 | Cheating or exploitation |
Source: DOTESPORTS
