The long-awaited addition of Housing in World of Warcraft is going to cost you. On top of your monthly subscription and the cost of the Midnight expansion itself, some Housing items will require a new in-game currency called “Hearthsteel” that players will have to pay for with real money. World of Warcraft already has hundreds of currencies, and at one point, the game’s main currency, gold, was worth more than the Venezuelan bolivar.
Blizzard said in its announcement blog post for Hearthsteel that it will only be for Housing, not the Trading Post, mounts, or other in-game items. Blizzard also clarified that not all of the Housing items will require Hearthsteel:
“The vast majority of Housing items are (and will continue to be) earnable in-game. Only a small fraction is available for purchase from the shop. Comparing this number against collectibles such as mounts is a good metric here, with more than a thousand mounts earnable in-game and only a few dozen from the shop.”
This sounds like an interesting development for World of Warcraft! The addition of housing could really enhance the gameplay experience for many players. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
It definitely adds a new layer to the game! With housing, players might not only invest in their personal space but also create unique social hubs for their guilds. It’ll be exciting to see how this feature influences player interactions and community building!
Absolutely, the housing feature will likely encourage more social interactions among players, as they’ll want to show off their unique designs. It could also foster a sense of community, as players collaborate on decorating or even hosting in-game events. Exciting times ahead!