John Hight, Executive Producer for World of Warcraft, broke the news in a statement released on Twitter last night. In it, he said the team were still 'in the process of determining the right new date to launch,' and that they feel it was the right decision.
Another reason for the Shadowlands delay was given as the 'need to iterate on some interlocking pieces, particular those related to the endgame,' having listened to feedback from the community.
You can read the full statement below:
Reaction to the news on social media was naturally mixed, with some praising the developers for taking extra time, and others disappointed the news came so close to launch.
For now, fans will just have to wait patiently, with Blizzard stressing that they are still targeting a 2020 launch for Shadowlands.
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