Faction Restrictions Will Not Be Loosened in Shadowlands

Posted 2019/11/02 at 5:08 PM by Neryssa

World of Warcraft Q&A Panel at BlizzCon 2019

Q: With the faction war settling down, would you consider loosening faction restrictions on grouping with friends?

A: I understand you want to play with the opposite faction and it would be easier for you, but mechanically, it is a pillar of what makes Warcraft Warcraft. That division has value, although we do want to look for ways for you to play with lots of people. However, formal cross-faction play is not in the cards.

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Comment by Nurutikieven with the peace, the 2 factions are still pillars of wow lore. Even in lore the 2 sides will fully never forgiveComment by dclee85Would be nice, but I'm fine with this decision.Comment by depthbombHonestly I don't see why anyone would think it would happen. It's not like it has been a part of the game for 15 years or anything!Comment by AardbeiensapThat should have been an expected answer.Comment by seventhbeaconGood, I really enjoy the distinction and the commitment to the factional element of the game.Comment by 1831114That is amazing news, I was worrying about that a lot.Comment by SomhlthAlthough there is still war in Warcraft, keeping the factions separate is a good idea.Comment by TheDuellistGreat to hear! Faction Identity should be kept!Comment by Deadractcompletely fine with this. but i would have liked one of them to ask if any race could go to other factionsComment by HvedrungrShame! Blizzard stays safe and boring...Comment by duje20it would be cool tho to hang out with my friend he only plays horde tho thats why i had to make a horde toon but usualy i play allianceComment by master3786Thank GodComment by BashcutterUnfortunate, but completely expectedComment by BarovoTotally agree with the devs ! It's WARcraft after all :pComment by BubblepieThank godComment by SkyreiBooooooooooo
I understand though.Comment by ShenziGlad to hear this! This has been an awesome Blizzcon!Comment by IcesongGood.Comment by Moltkevery not cool Ion

very lame

they made too much $$$ from those fat faction transfers from people wanting to play with friendsComment by WasselinI think this is a real shame. This is the perfect time to do it, we work together all the time in the lore, let us play with one another and talk to each other. The faction divide can still be their for pvp and warmode, but in PVE it makes sense for faction balance and just for the sake of the community to be able to play together.

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