Blizzard's WoW Epic Edition of The War Within for $90 with Early Access Sparks Outrage.

The announcement of World of Warcraft's new expansion, The War Within, quickly turned sour as Blizzard unveiled the monetization model for the Epic Edition, priced at $90, offering early access to the DLC. The community's backlash has been swift, with forums lighting up with messages from disgruntled fans, some of whom are calling for a boycott to signal their discontent to Blizzard by "voting with their wallets."

The premium Epic Edition of The War Within includes a 3-day head start on the DLC content, a practice that has become increasingly common among game publishers. However, the WoW community has reacted negatively, frustrated by the notion of paying extra for early immersion into the game's new content.

Blizzard’s controversial move has quickly become a hot topic in gaming news. It remains to be seen if the community's uproar will impact the final sales of The War Within, but one thing is clear: trust in the company is eroding, and the upcoming release of the expansion is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for both players and Blizzard alike.