The much-anticipated second run of the Plunderstorm event in World of Warcraft has hit a snag, causing a delay due to unexpected issues. Originally set to relaunch on January 14, 2025, the pirate-themed battle royale mode was eagerly awaited by fans, especially with promises of both original and new rewards. Despite the initial plan to have the servers up by 3 PM PST following an extended maintenance period, community manager Kaivax announced that unforeseen problems have pushed back the launch. World of Warcraft remains committed to getting Plunderstorm live before the end of January 14, though no specific new time has been disclosed yet.
While players wait for the return of Plunderstorm, they can still dive into a variety of other activities within World of Warcraft. Whether it's tackling Siren Isle weeklies, embarking on the second week of the Turbulent Timeways event, or exploring the expansive world of The War Within, there's plenty to keep adventurers occupied.
When is Plunderstorm Live in World of Warcraft?
- Before the end of January 14, after "unexpected issues" are resolved
The new iteration of Plunderstorm introduces exciting features like the Plunderstore and an in-game event interface accessible while logged in. These additions might be contributing to the delay, but World of Warcraft is working diligently to resolve these issues so players can soon return to plundering.
In a silver lining, the delay hasn't affected the availability of the new Plunderstorm Twitch Drops. Fans can earn the exclusive Coward’s Azure Target back transmog by watching any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch for four hours before February 4 at 10 AM PST. The streamer doesn't even need to be playing Plunderstorm, allowing fans to claim this reward while they wait for the game mode to come back online.
