Blizzard's national server is about to officially announce its return, and NetEase Ding Lei's meeting with Blizzard's new CEO sparked heated discussions
Recently, a news about the imminent return of Blizzard's national server has aroused widespread attention in the gaming circle. According to the news on April 9, although Blizzard has not yet responded publicly, some netizens broke the news that NetEase CEO Ding Lei and Blizzard's new CEO Johanna Fares have met secretly, suggesting that the return of Blizzard's game national server is on the way.
It is understood that NetEase will make a major announcement from the end of March to the beginning of April, which is very likely to be the return of Blizzard's national server. The operation of the national service will be taken care of by NetEase Interactive Entertainment Guangzhou, and Lei Huo will be responsible for marketing. This news coincides with the previous statement of Zhang Dong, the former head of NetEase Blizzard, which makes players full of expectations for Blizzard's return.
It is worth mentioning that the plaintiff withdrew the lawsuit on the eve of the trial in the case of Shanghai NetEase Network Technology Development Co., Ltd. v. Blizzard Entertainment Co., Ltd., which was originally scheduled to be heard on January 18. This move can't help but make one wonder if the two sides have reached a settlement that paves the way for Blizzard's return?
As an internationally renowned game company, Blizzard's games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch are deeply loved by players. However, due to a contract dispute with NetEase, Blizzard's games came to a standstill in the national server. Now, with the possible reconciliation between the two parties and the meeting between Ding Lei and Blizzard's new CEO, the return of Blizzard's game national server seems to have become an indisputable fact.
This is undoubtedly exciting news for the majority of players. After all, the return of Blizzard games means that players will be able to relive those classic titles and have fun with their friends. At the same time, it will also bring new vitality and competition to the domestic game market, and promote the progress and development of the entire industry.
Of course, the return of Blizzard's national server also faces some challenges and problems. How to regain the trust and support of players, and how to deal with the fierce competition in the domestic game market? These are all problems that Blizzard and NetEase need to seriously consider and solve. However, it is believed that with the joint efforts of both sides, these problems will be properly resolved.
In short, the news of the upcoming official announcement of the return of Blizzard's national server has made the game circle boil. This is a fresh start for both Blizzard and NetEase.