Blizzard says it will change the look of the Skyborne race in World of Warcraft: Forever after receiving community feedback about how the characters currently appear. Multiple outlets report the changes include revisions to the race’s in-game presentation, with new models intended to better fit the game’s early MMO style.
Eurogamer describes the updates as “drastic” visual alterations and highlights that developers are responding directly to player reactions. PC Gamer frames the announcement as a promise to adjust the blue-elf-like Skyborne visuals, citing that first images were released in November and that Blizzard is now responding to that initial reveal. VICE similarly notes that players raised concerns and that developers have laid out a plan to address them, aligning with the broader theme of community-driven iteration.