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EU Connected Realm Updates for October 3
It's been a while, but the list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has been recently updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. Please note that these updates are for EU realms only. There have been no updates for US Realm Connections. Today's update is just a small one, with only one set of connections scheduled for next week -- at the moment, there are no other planned connections listed as either in the works or scheduled. The following EU realms are scheduled for connection on Wednesday, October 8. English Realms Eonar and Vek'nilash/Blade's Edge Steamwheedle Cartel and Moonglade/The Sha'tar German Realms Das Konsortium and Die Arguswacht/Die Todeskrallen/Das Syndikat/Der Abyssische Rat/Kult der Verdammten If you're on a low-population realm, but not on the above list, keep in mind that realm connections are an ongoing process, and you may see your realm added to the list over the next several weeks. Also keep in mind that planned connections may change at any time, but Blizzard will keep us updated on changes -- realms may be added or removed from the list at any point in time. For the full list of all EU realms that have been connected so far, check the official forum thread.
EU Connected Realm Updates for September 4
Although we have yet to hear of any more updates for US Realm Connections, the list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has been recently updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. For more information on Realm Connections, take a look at Blizzard's official blog post about the service and its features. The following EU realms are scheduled for connection on Wednesday, September 10. German Realms Anub'arak and Nazjatar/Dalvengyr/Frostmourne/Zuluhed
EU Connected Realm Updates for August 28
US Realm Connections may have halted for the time being, but EU Realm Connections are still in full swing. The list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has been updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. The following EU realms are scheduled for connection on Wednesday, September 3. English Realms Defias Brotherhood and Scarshield Legion/Ravenholdt/The Venture Co/Sporeggar German Realms Zuluhed and Nazjatar/Dalvengyr/Frostmourne Kil'Jaeden and Anetheron/Festung der Stürme/Rajaxx/Gul'dan/Nathrezim Forscherliga and Die Nachtwache
EU Connected Realm Updates for August 22
The list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has been updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. At the present time, there are no additional updates for US realms -- all US realm connections have been completed as of last Thursday, and there are no further US connections scheduled at the moment. EU realms, however, still have plenty of realms left on the connection schedule. The following EU realms are scheduled for connection on Wednesday, August 27. German Realms Proudmoore and Madmortem Frostmourne and Nazjatar/Dalvengyr Gorgonnash and Nefarian/Nera'thor/Mannoroth/Destromath Der Mithrilorden and Der Rat von Dalaran Kult der Verdammten and Die Arguswacht/Die Todeskrallen/Das Syndikat/Der Abyssische Rat
EU Connected Realm updates for July 4
The list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has been updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. Please note that the realms scheduled for connection next week are only tentatively scheduled -- that information might change. Players on the realms listed as scheduled may want to keep an eye on the official forum thread just in case there are any changes made. At the present time, there are no additional updates for US realms, this list is for European servers only. The following EU realms are tentatively scheduled for connection on Wednesday, July 9. English Realms (PvE) Khadgar and Bloodhoof (PvE) Bronze Dragonflight and Nordrassil German Realms (PvE) Tichondrius and Lordaeron (PvE) Arygos and Khaz'goroth Russian Realms (PvP) Король-лич and Седогрив
EU Connected Realm updates for June 27
The list of EU realms slated for the Realm Connection service has at last been updated with new information and new realms in regards to upcoming dates for the service. At the present time, there are no additional updates for US realms -- this list is for European servers only. The following EU realms are scheduled for connection on Wednesday, July 2. English Realms (PvE) Darkspear and Terokkar (PvE) Aszune and Shadowsong (PvP) The Maelstrom and Karazhan/Lightning's Blade/Deathwing (PvP) Frostwhisper and Zenedar/Bladefist German Realms (PvE) Malygos and Malfurion
US and EU Connected Realm updates for June 6
The Connected Realm service is making a return, and a whole new host of realms are scheduled for connection over the next several weeks for both the US and European servers. Although US realms have specific dates listed for connections, EU realms are simply listed as beginning next week. The following US realms have been scheduled for connection on Thursday, June 12. Azuremyst and Staghelm Drenden and Arathor Duskwood and Bloodhoof Nagrand and Caelestrasz
US and EU connected realm and free character migration updates for February 6
Blizzard Community Manager Nethaera has posted the latest set of Connected Realm updates for US servers. There are currently three batches so do hit the break for more information. The first batch will be connected today, February 6, with the exception of Thunderlord and Azgalor/Azshara/Destromath: Hydraxis and Terenas Kirin Tor and Steamwheedle Cartel Shattered Halls and Executus/ Kalecgos Thunderlord and Azgalor/Azshara/Destromath- This connection is on hold and will be rescheduled for a future point in time. Uther and Runetotem The next set, scheduled for Thursday February 13 will be as follows: Alterac Mountains and Balnazzar/Gorgonash/The Forgotten Coast/ Warsong Azjol-Nerub and Khaz Modan Eldre'Thalas and Korialstrasz Farstriders and Silverhand Spinebreaker and Wildhammer Hit the break for the third, upcoming set.
US and EU Connected Realms update
Blizzard has announced new batches of connected realms for both US and EU servers. If your low or medium population realm isn't on this list yet, it will be soon as Blizzard has stated they plan on connecting all of these realms eventually. Starting with US realms, the next set of connections will happen on Thursday, January 9 during a maintenance from approximately 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST. Bladefist and Kul Tiras Nazgrel and Nesingwary/Vek'nilash Nazjatar and Blood Furnace/ Mannoroth Norgannon and Kargath Stormscale and Drak'Tharon/Firetree/Malorne/Rivendare/Spirestone Uldaman and Ravencrest The following set of US realms currently have no date set, but should be soon afterward: Antonidas and Uldum Blade's Edge and Thunderhorn Bonechewer and Aegwynn/Daggerspine/Gurubashi/Hakkar Destromath and Azgalor Jaedenar and Agamaggan Shu'halo and Eitrigg Hit the break for a list of upcoming EU realm connections.
EU Connected Realms update released
An update to the EU realm connections has been released with the successful completion of patch 5.4.2. Several new realms are now slated for connection, and although no official date has been released for the connections, they should begin next week according to the post. Players on the realms listed should expect a little downtime in the near future, and a bunch of new players to hit the scene shortly after for raiding, guilds, and a heftier auction house. While the list is somewhat short, it includes English, French, Spanish and German realms. Read on for the full list -- and if you have any questions regarding the Connected Realms process, Blizzard has an official blog post that explains the process in full.
More Connected Realms announced for EU
The rollout of connected realms has been a little slower in the EU with only 3 connections made so far, but Blizzard has just announced a new batch of 13 connections. If you see your realm on this list and don't know what a connected realm is, it essentially connects two or more realms together so they behave as one. You can join guilds, enjoy a fuller auction house, and run raids with each other. If you have the same character name or guild name as someone from your connected realm, you will both be able to keep using your names. I recently went through a realm connection myself and it completed without a hiccup. The problems some players on US realms Nesingway and Vek'nilash have experienced seem to be isolated incidents. View the full list of realms after the break. Keep in mind there is currently no ETA for these connections.
Vaneras on the merging of high-pop realms
As we reported the other day, connected realms will soon be coming to WoW's EU servers. As expected, there have been a bevy of questions regarding the upcoming changes, and the EU community managers been busy keeping on top of updates. Connected realms represent a number of potential benefits that have many folks hopeful that their servers might get an injection of vitality, so Vaneras took some time to give a clarification of what the current intentions are behind the use of connected realms. Some players on high-population realms, particularly high-pop realms with an enormous faction imbalance, have been looking toward connected realms as a potential way to correct that imbalance. Alas, Vaneras explains in his post that this functionality is not currently a way in which Blizzard intends to use connected realms technology. Connected realms are specifically focused on improving the situation of small-population servers. If you play on a small server, you're likely familiar with many of the problems they face: few guild options, stagnant economy, very high prices for essential raiding supplements such as gems, glyphs, and enchants, as well as increased difficulty in tackling group content. These are the types of problems connected realms are intended to alleviate. Vaneras further explains that, because of the limitations of the existing technology, merging very high population servers just is not physically possible at the moment. The technology may expand or evolve in the future in ways that may make it possible, but for now, it's not an option. The full blue post is under the break.
