World of Warcraft players have reported an unusual apparent bug in which characters belonging to friends who have disconnected seem to continue acting in the game. The reports have prompted speculation and concern within the community, as they suggest that a player character may remain active after its owner loses connection.

The available article text does not provide confirmed technical details, examples or an explanation from Blizzard. It is therefore unclear whether the behaviour is caused by a server issue, a synchronisation problem or another game mechanic.