Since the global launch of the World of Warcraft: Legion expansion on September 1, player enthusiasm has been nothing short of electric. According to preliminary server population statistics, the average daily active player count on Chinese servers has now exceeded 2.6 million—a remarkable milestone that has reignited the nostalgic “WoW craze” across the nation.

Thanks to high-quality in-game content and relentless promotion from local servers, many long-time fans have returned to Azeroth, breathing new life into a community once thought to be past its prime. Blizzard Entertainment has taken note. To support this influx and provide players with fresh battlegrounds to combat the Burning Legion, two new recommended servers will go live on October 1, coinciding with China’s National Day holiday: the PvE server Varian and the PvP server Suramar.

The Varian server is named after Varian Wrynn, the legendary High King of the Alliance. His story is the stuff of epic tales—kidnapped by the black dragon princess Onyxia’s minions, he was split into two beings. The half that retained his warrior spirit escaped and became known as Lo’Gosh, a fierce gladiator and symbol of resilience. Once rejoined with his other half, Varian reclaimed his throne, launched a northern campaign against the Lich King, and later stood strong against Deathwing’s devastating wrath back home.

Following the Pandaria campaign and Draenor expedition, Varian learned to balance his dual roles as a warrior and a king, influenced by his son, Anduin Wrynn. Yet, the Burning Legion’s resurgence brought new chaos. His rallying cry—“Peace is the noblest goal”—continues to inspire every WoW player, including those engaging through platforms like the Melbet App.

Suramar, on the other hand, is a city steeped in ancient elven lore. Home of the Nightborne, it survived the shattering of the world thanks to the protective power of the Nightwell. Today, players must assist the exiled Nightfallen—former Nightborne cut off from the Nightwell’s energy—as they reclaim their strength and determine their own fate. The city’s tiered, concentric layout creates a complex playground for exploration and redemption. As one veteran player joked, “Who hasn’t been wrecked in Suramar by those mana-addicted aunties?”

On September 27, 2016, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) jointly announced the extension of their strategic partnership in mainland China. This agreement covers the continued operation of Blizzard’s key titles—including World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch—and their future expansions through January 2020.

In the spirit of forward thinking, one well-known forum user on NGA reportedly prepaid their monthly WoW subscription through 2028. That’s what you call planning ahead—perhaps even more meticulous than a Melbet App event strategy.