World of Warcraft Introduces Solo Raid Mode After 20 Years
Blizzard's new 'Story Mode' lets players tackle the final boss of The War Within expansion alone or with a small group.
Overview
- Story Mode allows players to face the final boss of the Nerub-ar Palace raid solo or with up to nine others.
- This new difficulty setting focuses on narrative aspects, with simplified mechanics and reduced difficulty.
- Players must complete the entire War Within campaign and reach level 80 to access Story Mode.
- Rewards in Story Mode differ from traditional raids, offering currency for gear upgrades instead of standard loot.
- Blizzard hints at potentially expanding Story Mode to older content, reflecting a shift toward accommodating solo play styles.