Ever since Bungie announced thatthe PC version ofDestiny 2would be available exclusively through Battle.net, Blizzard fans have been speculating about how the new game addition would impact the rest of the service. One possible side effect relates to theWoWeconomy.World of Warcraftplayers have the option to purchase tokens for in-game gold that can be redeemed for credit in the Battle.net app and in many regions, the value of that token has recently shot way up.
TheWorld of Warcraftcommunity recently noticed the increased value of WoW Tokens on the Auction House and many players are currently arguing and debating the true cause behind the change. In the EU, the price of one Token recently passed the 300,000 gold mark. Players in the U.S. haven’t seen a jump quite that high, but the price is generally always a bit higher outside of that region.
There are lots of theories about the change in token value, but two main culprits have risen to the top:Destiny 2’sPC launch and theWoWexpansion rumors.
If it was the opportunity topurchaseDestiny 2with WoW Tokensthat was bringing the price up, there’s a good chance most of that spike would have occurred over the last few months. It wasn’t a secret that players would be able to purchase the game withWoWgold, so the market should’ve had a chance to adjust to that factor after the original announcement. On the other hand, theWoWexpansion news is brand new.
Rumors ofa newWorld of Warcraftexpansionstarted to swirl in recent weeks and Blizz has dropped a few hints that suggest an official announcement will arrive during this year’s BlizzCon event. Some gamers may already be looking ahead a full year and thinking about purchasing the expansion with a gigantic pile of in-game gold.
We’ll keep an eye on theWoWToken prices and report back if they fluctuate again after the official expansion announcement.
World of Warcraftis available now on PC.Destiny 2is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
