Growing apprehension surrounds the impending class balancing adjustments planned for World of Warcraft: Midnight. A significant portion of the player base and critics express concern that Blizzard might be inadvertently adopting a design philosophy that has persistently troubled Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV for many years. This sentiment is vividly illustrated by an image of Arator from World of Warcraft, featured in an issue of PC Gamer’s ‘Terminally Online,’ depicted in a state of shock—a poignant visual representation of the community’s deep-seated worries regarding the future direction of the game’s core class mechanics and overall player experience.
World of Warcraft: Midnight’s Class Balancing Risks Repeating FF14’s Long-Standing Errors
By Artemius Grimthorne
Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.