Blizzard Entertainment will provide a new function to enable its users in mainland China to store their World of Warcraft game data on their own devices. Photo: Shutterstock
US publisher Blizzard pushes ahead with suspension of games in China after NetEase rejects 6-month extension of partnership
- NetEase says it rejected the offer because it was ‘unfair’ that Blizzard was negotiating with other companies for a three-year term at the same time
- Operations of popular Blizzard games on the mainland, including World of Warcraft and Overwatch, will be suspended from January 23
Blizzard Entertainment will provide a new function to enable its users in mainland China to store their World of Warcraft game data on their own devices. Photo: Shutterstock