Blizzard gauges player interest in potential new World of Warcraft classes, while Valve continues to develop Deadlock, delaying its public release.
While it’s a relatively quiet day in the world of PC gaming, interesting developments are unfolding at Blizzard and Valve. Blizzard’s engagement with players over potential new classes for “World of Warcraft: Forever” stands out, as does Valve’s ongoing refinement of “Deadlock,” its not-yet-released MOBA.
Blizzard Plans Potential New Classes for WoW: Forever
Blizzard is actively engaging players in shaping the future of “World of Warcraft: Forever” by surveying them on the inclusion of new character classes. According to a report from PC Gamer, the classes presented in the survey included long-requested options such as Bard and Witch, alongside Monk, Demon Hunter, Tinker, Illusionist, Necromancer, and more. This move suggests Blizzard is eager to innovate the classic MMORPG and tailor its evolution according to fan preferences. The survey comes amid ongoing community discussions regarding game balance and content updates. By involving the player base, Blizzard seems intent on maintaining player engagement and responsiveness to community desires, although the actual implementation of these classes remains uncertain.
Valve Continues Development on “Deadlock”
Meanwhile, Valve’s “Deadlock” remains in the developmental stage, as new updates and content continue to be tested by a selective player base. As noted by PC Gamer, Valve is adding new game modes and hero cosmetics but stresses that the game is still too unfinished for public release. The company is employing an iterative development process that involves close collaboration with players to fine-tune what elements of the game resonate. While the game’s “Old Gods, New Blood” update introduced significant new content, including six new heroes, Valve indicates there’s considerable work still required. This careful approach underscores the challenges of developing a new multiplayer game in a saturated market and foreshadows the extended timeline gamers might expect before “Deadlock” sees a wide release.
Noteworthy Smaller Developments
- On a somewhat tangential note, for fans of genre blending, the newly launched “Oh!Ware” merges the mechanics of the ancient board game mancala with modern roguelike elements, though it’s gained little traction so far with only a handful of reviews, as reported by PC Gamer.
- Lastly, “Meow Madness” continues to offer players new codes for September 2026, providing additional cosmetic items for the feline-themed Roblox game, noted by PCGamesN.
