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Blizzard Unveils Hearthsteel: Players Fear Microtransaction Impact
11/8/2025
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- Blizzard Entertainment introduces Hearthsteel, a new virtual currency for World of Warcraft in the Midnight expansion.
- Players worry Hearthsteel could enable microtransactions for housing items.
- Hearthsteel can be bought with real money and used for housing items, while most housing items remain earnable in-game.
- Blizzard says only a small fraction will be available for purchase, and it welcomes community feedback as development continues.
