Blizzard to Revive WoW Hardcore Characters Lost in DDoS Attacks

The policy shift follows recent attacks that disrupted gameplay and caused notable character losses, including in the OnlyFangs guild.

Blizzard announced it will selectively revive World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore characters lost due to DDoS attacks, a major change to its no-revival policy.
The decision comes after a high-profile attack caused the deaths of prominent streamer guild OnlyFangs during a raid, leading to their decision to stop raiding.
Blizzard clarified that revivals will only apply to deaths caused by DDoS attacks and not to those from server disconnects, lag, or gameplay bugs.
The move has divided the community, with some praising Blizzard for addressing malicious disruptions and others accusing the company of favoritism toward high-profile players.
Concerns have been raised that the policy could inadvertently encourage more DDoS attacks by creating incentives for malicious actors.