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World Of Warcraft: Forever Isn’t Even Out Yet, But It’s Already Dealing With A Gold Buying Scandal

Blizzard cracks down on real‑money gold sales in the unreleased WoW Forever, seizing $200 and sparking player backlash.

By · Published October 1, 2026  16:53 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  16:53 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Blizzard cracks down on real‑money gold sales in the unreleased WoW Forever, seizing $200 and sparking player backlash.
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Blizzard then clarified its zero‑tolerance policy on RMT and GDKP, making the stance “crystal clear.” IGN Nordic described the policy as a firm crackdown, while Hotspawn emphasized that any gold sold for real money violates the terms of service. Yahoo Tech reported player outrage over a prominent streamer who remained unbanned despite alleged gold sales, and Kotaku noted that the scandal is already shaping community expectations ahead of launch.

The reaction has spurred calls for stricter enforcement. The early action sets a precedent for how Blizzard may police real‑money trading once World of Warcraft: Forever goes live, suggesting similar crackdowns could follow any future violations.

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What specific action did Blizzard take against the alleged gold buyer?

Blizzard seized $200 worth of in‑game gold from the alleged rule‑breaker, leaving the player with 9 silver, as reported by GamesRadar+.

Which outlet reported player backlash over a streamer not being banned?

Yahoo Tech reported that players are up in arms over a streamer who was not banned despite alleged gold sales.

What is Blizzard’s stated policy on real‑money trading and GDKP?

Blizzard declared a zero‑tolerance stance, describing the policy as “crystal clear” and stating that any gold sold for real money violates the terms of service, according to IGN Nordic and Hotspawn.

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