1、 Will Blizzard Family Buckets Stop Serving?
The answer is yes. According to the information collected from multiple channels, Zhang Dong, the person in charge of NetEase, made it clear that the World of Warcraft was hopeless. Uncle Zhen also said that the suspension of service was a sure thing. The resigning employees of NetEase and Blizzard China also said that their hopes were slim. NetEase began to lay off outsourcing employees. In addition to the formal separation announcement of both parties in the earlier stage, NetEase and Blizzard would definitely divide according to the current contract, with a probability of nearly 100%.
2、 Is there any other manufacturer to receive the tray?
The answer is no, there are two reasons.
First, we all know that there is little hope for the application of version numbers for imported games. The latest game support policy is also aimed at domestic games, not imported games. In addition, Netease is also unlikely to transfer Netease to get the version number of Jiepanxia. This company does not operate Blizzard games purely. The games it represents under Microsoft also have a large market share in my world.
Second, even if there is no version number, new manufacturers can operate Blizzard games for free. After all, the gold mine in the future is mobile games, and it doesn’t matter if the end game loses any money. The version number can be applied slowly. Therefore, many domestic manufacturers have also talked with Blizzard very deeply, and almost just signed a contract. However, the sudden backstabbing of the top executives of Action Violence against NetEase destroyed their reputation. All Chinese manufacturers could not accept such an unreliable partner, which was too risky.
3、 Will the Blizzard Games leave China forever?
The answer is no. There are many reasons:
①. No game in the world that is making money has been permanently discontinued. The net profit provided by Blizzard China to Activision Blizzard alone is 2 billion, and no one will give up. Chinese players have provided Blizzard with 15% of its revenue, 40% of its core players, and 50% of its net profit. This is a big cake with endless potential.
②. The riot broke up suddenly. Blizzard Branch, World of Warcraft Development Group, Blizzard China, and NetEase did not expect it. It was just CEO Kaodic who pushed it. The only purpose of Cowdick is to force Netease to bleed and beautify the financial report in 2023. He promised Microsoft a plan to double the profits of the Blizzard segment. Without special means, it is impossible to reach the standard. It’s a pity to watch the car overturn. China Blizzard is offline. At present, only one Diablo 4 can be counted on. It’s impossible to fulfill the promise of Kauddick. It’s hard for him to keep his job with his performance. After the Activist is acquired by Microsoft, he will definitely leave.
③. There is a great possibility that Netease and Microsoft will sign a new contract. Netease itself is an important partner of Microsoft. Netease has been operating the famous sandbox game My World since 2016. At present, it has renewed its contract with Microsoft until August 2023. Therefore, Netease, which holds the version number of Blizzard games, will continue to act as the agent of Blizzard games under Microsoft. Although NetEase has started to lay off employees, the main force of layoffs is outsourcing personnel. Some formal employees have also been promised to be laid off/transferred, and NetEase can rally at any time.
④. NetEase has made remarkable achievements in the operation of Blizzard games. National service players have finally kept up with the game version and achieved global synchronization. NetEase has also subsidized various Blizzard game competitions with its own money. This expenditure is more than the total expenditure on its own games. NetEase also has the ability to develop IP. Only NetEase has the strength and willingness to develop the IP under Blizzard, so NetEase is a very excellent partner, Microsoft has no better choice.
4、 When will Blizzard return?
If it goes smoothly, the national service of Blizzard Game Q3 will return in 2023, and players of the WoW nostalgia service can play the tail of TOC and prepare to enter ICC. If we are lucky enough, we can even catch up with Diablo 4. PS: Oudour is really poisonous.
Even in the face of various problems, such as the takeover case, Blizzard Games Q1 will return to China by 2024 at the latest. Of course, this time point is too late for nostalgic service players, and the day lily is cold.
If it goes smoothly, the national service of Blizzard Game Q3 will return in 2023, and players of the WoW nostalgia service can play the tail of TOC and prepare to enter ICC. If we are lucky enough, we can even catch up with Diablo 4. PS: Oudour is really poisonous.
Even in the face of various problems, such as the takeover case, Blizzard Games Q1 will return to China by 2024 at the latest. Of course, this time point is too late for nostalgic service players, and the day lily is cold.
5、 What will players lose?
A large number of players will be lost when Blizzard’s game is suspended for six months to one year. Xiao estimates that it can reach more than 80%. However, Blizzard’s game has a very strong community atmosphere, and most players will return one after another after the service is opened. However, by then, you may encounter game pricing that is in line with international standards, including monthly cards and various game gift packages, which will increase by about 20%. Faced with such high prices, many players who have successfully desensitized may never return.
6、 What should I do when I stop taking the service?
Ashes-level players can definitely switch to Asian (World), Australian and American servers. European servers are not recommended because of the high delay. Of course, most players will choose to abandon the pit. It is a good choice for everyone to spend more time with their families, play ash eat stand-alone games, or travel in the past when the epidemic has passed.
The small probe will continue to report the information and strategies of World of Warcraft, including the 10.0 version of the official service from nostalgia and obedience to Audur to TOC. However, due to the lack of national service, the value of the content will be greatly reduced, and the content of the small probe in World of Warcraft will be halved. The rest of the energy will try other game content, including the strategy games of the Age of Empires 4 and Total War series, and popular mobile games such as King Genshin Impact, There are also nostalgic games like Red Alert Heroes Invincible Diablo 2. The specific direction you choose depends on the data feedback.
Xiao Tan believes that this hard time for Blizzard players will surely pass. After NetEase gets the agency right again, its voice will rise greatly. From a migrant worker to a real cooperator, similar events will never happen again to make players sad.
