WoW: Forever is working on its server tech to make cities less empty, say devs

World of Warcraft: Forever’s launch has run smoothly, but players have reported that cities feel unusually empty despite large numbers being online. Blizzard says it is aware that some areas seem less populated than they should and plans to adjust its server settings to make them feel livelier.

The issue is linked to the game’s layering technology, which can divide players across versions of the same area. The developer Aggrend said the team would tweak some numbers the following day, after player feedback. The article says crowded city hubs matter for socialising and roleplay, and the writer has already noticed Stormwind becoming busier.