The Zombie Plague event inWrath of the Lich King Classicis over, meaning it is finally safe to log intoWorld of Warcraft Classicagain. Players discovered the infestation was ending less than a week after the historicWorld of Warcraftevent began.The Zombie Plague, also called the Scourge Infestation, is a notorious event from theWrath of the Lich KingPre-Patch. During the event, players can be infected with a plague which turns them into a ghoul capable of attacking other players and NPCs, spreading the infection further and transforming Azeroth into a zombie-filled wasteland Theevent came toWorld of Warcraft Classicon September 6, and was set to run through September 13.RELATED:World of Warcraft: Incredible New Mount Available in Retail for Making a Death Knight in Wrath of the Lich King ClassicHowever, players discovered theZombie Plague event inWrath of the Lich King Classicseemed to be phased out on September 11. The next day,World of Warcraft Classicgame developer Josh Greenfield confirmed the event was over. While he initially made a cheeky tweet about “modern Azerothian medicine” leading to a swift cure for the plague, a later tweet clarified the event’s ending was actually caused by an unexplained series of events, most likely due to 15-year-old code running on modernized servers.
This wasn’t the only surpriseWorld of Warcraft Classicplayers experienced with theWrath of the Lich King ClassicPre-Patch event. Just a few days prior,World of Warcraft Classicplayers discovered the Scourge Invasionphase of the Pre-Patch had begun a half week early, allowing players to farm exclusive rewards for a few extra days. ThoughWrath of the Lich King Classicis not even out yet, it has already been full of surprises.
To be honest, fewWorld of Warcraft Classicplayers are upset with the early end of the Zombie Plague event. While initially fun and memorable, the widespread chaos and griefing involved in the world PvP event quickly loses its charm, which is in itself a part of the charm. Most players are relieved they can log into the game and participate in the Scourge Invasion, a universallyloved section of theWrath of the Lich KingPre-Patch.
That said, some players are still sad to see the event go, especially early. Few events inWorld of Warcraft’shistory can compare to the Zombie Plague, and it is unfortunate the chaotic event was cut early, despite the disruption it causes. The Zombie Plague event returned once before during theShadowlandsPre-Patch, however; if players are lucky, maybe they will get the chance to participate in it again some day in the future.
World of Warcraftis available on PC.Wrath of the Lich King Classiclaunches September 26.
