World of Warcraft at 20: Evolving Yet Familiar by Design

World of Warcraft celebrates its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from a groundbreaking MMORPG to a cultural phenomenon. Despite significant changes, including new expansions and features, Blizzard maintains the game's core familiarity to retain long-term players. The company offers multiple versions of WoW, including "Classic" editions, to cater to diverse player preferences. Developers emphasize community-driven growth and adapting to player needs as key to WoW's enduring success, with plans to continue evolving the game for future decades.