World of Warcraft players have caught a sneak peek at the login screen for the upcoming "War Within" expansion. While not yet live in the beta and subject to change, the image reveals a design distinct from previous iterations. For nearly two decades, each WoW expansion has boasted a unique login screen, becoming iconic elements of the game's history.
This time, datamined images show a rotating ring encircling the expansion's logo, a departure from the traditional gate or archway featured in past login screens. The discovery, courtesy of WoW addon creator Ghost on Twitter, confirms a visually different approach. The design, while vaguely gate-like, doesn't appear to depict a specific in-game location, unlike its predecessors.
A Chronological Look at WoW Login Screens:
- Vanilla: The Dark Portal (Azeroth)
- The Burning Crusade: The Dark Portal (Outland)
- Wrath of the Lich King: Gate of Icecrown Citadel
- Cataclysm: Gate of Stormwind
- Mists of Pandaria: Twin Monoliths in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms
- Warlords of Draenor: Dark Portal (Draenor)
- Legion: Burning Legion gate
- Battle for Azeroth: Gate of Lordaeron
- Shadowlands: Gate of Icecrown Citadel
- Dragonflight: Tyrhold arches in Valdrakken
- War Within: Rotating ring
Player reactions are mixed. Some appreciate the minimalist aesthetic, predicting a consistent theme throughout the Worldsoul Saga. Others note a resemblance to the Hearthstone menu. However, many find the design underwhelming compared to previous, more visually striking login screens, lamenting the break from the established gateway tradition. With the expansion's launch on August 26th, further changes remain possible.
Latest Downloads
Downlaod
Top News
