Temporary Economy Holds Put Trading Access in Focus
The holds are intended to stop suspicious gold from circulating, while players worry about the disruption a restriction or slow investigation could cause.
The WoW Forever briefing
Trading, auction-house activity, and the crafting economy in WoW Forever.
The holds are intended to stop suspicious gold from circulating, while players worry about the disruption a restriction or slow investigation could cause.
The update touches nearly every class, but its practical highlights include a cheaper temporary respec, revised talent progression, expanded gamepad controls and several item changes.
The profession notes bring new recipe access alongside a sharp vendor-value change for crafted wands. Here’s what crafters and gatherers should check before changing their routines.
Auction House errands get a small quality-of-life lift in Darnassus and Stormwind.
Dungeon kills now award approximately 20% more experience, while lower-level party members are no longer penalized simply because someone else in the group is higher level. The update also tunes Rage, adjusts select class abilities, and resets vendor prices for several items.
A broad vendor-price reduction could change the value of crafting items for vendor sales, but the notes name no affected recipes or new prices. Check current values before crafting in bulk.
Blizzard says the temporary hold is meant to stop suspicious gold from circulating while an investigation is underway. It can be lifted if activity is cleared, or followed by account action if RMT is confirmed.
The announcement covers botting, gold buying and knowingly receiving illicit gold—and warns that accepting suspicious trades can put an account at risk.