Since World of Warcraft new expansion Wrath of the Lich King released in Europe and US, most Chinese hardcore fans of WoW have been concerning its conditions and the date for new experience.
Why it was delayed to open for players in China? We noticed that there are different answers to this event. However, we are deeply feeling we have been overwhelming by various rumors. One game website posted that the main reason may be come from the Blizzard itself, because they wanted to increase the cost of the WoW license to operator The9 of china, however the The9 reluctance to part with the extra cash; some analysis said the delay mainly would be due to policy supervision of China, according to their presuming, the launch will come most likely after the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; also some reports shows their viewing that Blizzard are seeking other companies to cooperate…
Facing so much rumors and analysis, The9 announced have to stand out and announce that they never opened anything about the release date on World of Warcraft new expansion Wrath of the Lich King, including any campaigns. Currently they are busy preparing the work to Wrath of the Lich King release.
According to current situation, we should firmly believe that The9 is Blizzard’s best cooperator in China, and we expect one day the delay will be closed with new contract, maybe in June, if all above presuming were right. We will keep a close eye on this matter and its development even if the related services worldwide.