If you were one of the many hopefuls dreaming of grinding dungeons in World of Warcraft via Xbox Game Pass, I’ve got some bad news—you may want to sit down for this one. Microsoft has officially squashed the rumors, but not before an email slip-up sent the internet into a frenzy.
The Oops Heard Around the Internet
It all started with what appeared to be a marketing email promoting Activision Blizzard’s biggest hits on Game Pass. Everything seemed normal until fans noticed something… odd. The email proudly declared:
“Play Call of Duty, Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, and more of Activision’s biggest hits with Game Pass!”
Wait. World of Warcraft? On Game Pass? Cue mass hysteria.
Naturally, the Xbox subreddit was quick to spread the news, with users posting screenshots faster than a rogue stealing loot. The email even included promotional images of WoW’s Plunderstorm event, fully decked out in classic Xbox and Game Pass branding.
Microsoft’s “Our Bad” Moment
Just as excitement reached peak levels, Microsoft swooped in to deliver a reality check. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company addressed the confusion with an apology:
“This was a mistake on our end. Sorry for the confusion! Blizzard’s World of Warcraft was accidentally included in a Game Pass email even though it’s not available with the service – a correction email will be sent to those who got the original email soon.”
Oof. That’s like accidentally texting your ex “I miss you” and then frantically following up with “Oops, wrong person!”
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Fans Aren’t Letting This Go
Despite Microsoft’s attempt to clear things up, fans aren’t buying it. The X replies are filled with players practically begging for WoW to be added to Game Pass. Some even claim they’ve already tested the game on a controller and found it to be totally playable.
The suspicious part? The images in the email weren’t just a random blunder—they looked deliberate. Custom artwork featuring World of Warcraft mixed with Xbox Game Pass theming doesn’t just happen by accident. Or does it? (Cue X-Files theme.)
Will WoW Ever Come to Game Pass?
For now, it looks like World of Warcraft remains separate from the Game Pass lineup, but this email mishap will likely keep fueling speculation. Whether it was an honest mistake or a premature slip of upcoming plans, one thing is clear—players want it to happen.
So, Microsoft, if you’re listening… maybe just go ahead and make it official?
