New WoW Expansion Leak?

Blizzard has faced leaks before, and with Blizzcon nearing, a new one has emerged. Fans are discussing an alleged image from the upcoming expansion. There's a heated debate about whether the leak is real, as some doubt its authenticity.

NOTE: The information provided in this article is based on speculation and leaks and is not to be interpreted as official information from the developers.

A New Continent

The supposed leaked screenshot from the game introduces us to Avaloren, a land with inhabitants bound by sacred oaths and divided by old hatreds. Agg'Orand, a harsh desert plateau, is governed by the Agg'ora. This area is mired in conflict, dividing the 'goliaths.' If you're wondering why the name of this territory sounds familiar, it's because it was previously mentioned in the lore as the place where Odyn sent unsuccessful expeditions in pursuit of heretics.

Setting the Scene

Other leaked images show a picturesque scenery that added fuel to the heated discussions. Sharp-eyed fans quickly linked it to a photo of the decorations for Blizzcon, which showcases a particular elongated lamp-post with a round light at the top. Some took this as confirmation, while others found a logical explanation.

It is very obvious that the scene makes references to the constructions of the bronze flight, which can be seen in the art of the dawn of the infinite dungeon.

- u/Ellvarg, Reddit

One might speculate that this is a proper set for the Cooridor of Time section at Blizzcon.

Twitter user @ObviouslyZelryn goes to greater lengths, debunking the images. They claim the leaked screenshots are fan-made and support their statement by pointing out that the environment uses too many pre-made models. However, this might not serve as proof by itself, as designers frequently reuse assets to create new content.

Final Verdict

In the end, fans can't be certain whether this leak is authentic. While most 'sneak peeks' in the community have been reliable historically, the era of AI makes it easier than ever to produce fake leaks. Generating false leaks and then disproving them appears to be a growing trend in the gaming community. Blizzcon, just a few days away, promises to provide all the answers we seek.