![]() ![]() Landing in the modern landscape that the original inadvertently shaped, Reforged gives us a rare moment to reflect on Warcraft III’s legacy. In that vein, Warcraft III: Reforged, Blizzard’s new remaster of the 18-year-old strategy classic, comes at a fascinating time. It’s impossible to guess history’s trajectory when dealing in hypotheticals, but we rarely stop to think about how much old favorites have shaped the gaming industry’s future. Without a leg up, does the latter go on to become a massive mainstream success that changes the industry’s approach to games-as-a-service forever? Similarly, Warcraft III’s commercial success wouldn’t have helped World of Warcraft gain early momentum. ![]() In turn, Valve never acquires the rights to the mod and goes on to create DOTA 2, a game that sets the stage for the modern esports boom. In this reality, nobody uses the game’s world editor tool to create Defense of the Ancients. ![]() Imagine, for a moment, a world without Warcraft III. ![]()
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