World of Warcraft's Corrupted Blood Bug Returns in Season of Discovery
The infamous Corrupted Blood incident, a notorious event in World of Warcraft's history, has unexpectedly resurfaced in the Season of Discovery servers. Players have recreated the chaos of the original 2005 event, unintentionally spreading a deadly plague through major cities like Stormwind.
The source of the problem lies within the Zul'Gurub raid, reintroduced in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery. Hakkar, the Soulflayer, utilizes the Corrupted Blood spell, a damage-over-time effect that spreads to nearby players. While normally manageable with sufficient healing, the bug allows for uncontrolled spreading, mirroring the original incident.
A video circulating on r/classicwow shows the debuff's rapid spread in Stormwind's Trade District. The footage vividly recalls the 2005 incident, where players exploited pet mechanics to spread the plague far beyond the raid instance. This unintentional recreation has raised concerns, especially regarding the potential impact on the upcoming Hardcore servers, where death is permanent.
The re-emergence of this bug highlights a persistent issue that Blizzard has yet to fully resolve. While some fixes have been implemented over the years, the legacy of Corrupted Blood continues to haunt the game. With Season of Discovery's seventh phase scheduled for early 2025, the question remains: when will Blizzard finally eradicate this persistent problem?
