While WoW has never been the pinnacle of esports, but it certainly fills the void for a lot of players who enjoy the game and want some kind of competitive event related to it. In 2021, we had quite a bit of esports related to WoW such as the Arena World Championship, Mythic Dungeon International, and a lot of unofficial events created by streamers.
Let’s not forget the Race to World First races too, which arent really supported by Blizzard at all. So, what should we expect in 2022?
The release of 9.2
One of the biggest things that are going to impact the competitive scene in 2022 is, of course, the release of the 9.2 patch which is going to bring a plethora of new content. While this is quite exciting, there is also a downside. It is already December, and there is still no official date for the release of the patch, and with speculation, players are thinking it is going to come out all the way in March.
Content draught is one of the worst things that can happen to WoW, and Blizzard seems to be unable to learn that from their past mistakes. With the competitive season finishing last week with The Great Push, competitive players will definitely be able to take a break, but the rest of the game will suffer. Considering that Blizzard is also not in the best spot in the eyes of the community is another issue.
What can we expect from AWC and MDI in 2022?
Well, when it comes to the formats of the latest expansion, we do not expect anything to change really beside the balance changes and new strategies that could surface with the 9.2 patch. However, when it comes to TBC and Classic, there is a lot of potential.
Earlier this year, the season of mastery kicked off for Classic, and while the changes to the game are not that huge, it is only the beginning and just the tip of the iceberg of what Blizzard can do with the game. Since Classic lacks arena a
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