Alright, we’ll give you the chance to transform your outfit in the MMO world just like Superman in his phone booth, all for free before the launch of March’s Midnight expansion. This decision comes after World of Warcraft creators Blizzard faced backlash from players unhappy about the sudden increase in outfit transmog prices with the latest game patch.
While Midnight has faced scrutiny for financial reasons before its release, this is the first time the focus has been on fashion-related issues.
The controversy arose with the release of Blizzard’s pre-Midnight update 12.0.0 earlier this week. This update introduced changes to the transmog system, shifting from individual gear transmog payments to a system where players can save outfit transmog setups in slots.
While the intention was to reduce the cost of changing your character’s appearance, players found themselves having to pay to wear outfits they had already purchased. The impact of this change varies depending on factors such as player wealth and the number of characters they have.
Forums were filled with complaints about the increased costs, but some players argued that the upfront expense was manageable in the long run. Blizzard’s community manager Kaivax addressed the issue, acknowledging the oversight and promising a free transmog for each character before the Midnight launch.
The Midnight expansion is scheduled for release on March 2nd, giving players time to plan their outfit changes and player housing arrangements before diving into the new content.
