Blizzard has taken legal action against the renowned Turtle WoW private servers that have offered gaming enthusiasts a “fan-made expansion story for World of Warcraft Vanilla” since 2018.
Recently, Turtle WoW rose to prominence with its impressive features and creative gameplay, which may have pushed Blizzard to file a lawsuit against it.
The platform further argues that Turtle WoW has built its service on “large-scale, egregious, and ongoing infringement” of Blizzard’s intellectual property.
The lawsuit underscored that players can access the servers without purchasing a licensed copy, creating an account, or subscribing to the platform.
Notably, Blizzard said that the servers posed significant security threats, baffling players regarding the authenticity of versions.
Third-party servers have been carrying legal risks, and content creators such as MadSeasonShow recently issued warnings against possible action.
The recent spikes in ads, donations, and even Turtle WoW’s attempt to rebuild the client in Unreal Engine 5 drew additional scrutiny.
Players can access the Turtle WoW for free; its donation-based shop raised concerns.
Still, many fans argue Blizzard has failed to match the classic experience that Turtle WoW offers.
While lawsuits against private MMORPG servers remain common. This case could become controversial within the WoW community.
