World of Warcraft has now been around for nearly 15 years. Therefore, many fans wonder what the MMORPG could look like with current graphics. A video shows some of the game areas of World of Warcraft with Unreal Engine 4 graphics, practically like a WoW.
What could WoW look like today? Modder Daniel L is known in the WoW community for repeatedly releasing videos, showing the zones of the MMORPG with modern graphics.
With the new video, he shows the game areas Grizzly Hills, Forest of Elwynn, Duskwood, Westfall, and Durotar, which he recreated with Unreal Engine 4. This shows how World of Warcraft could look if Blizzard were to undertake a graphical overhaul.
This is a collection of his past works that he has created over the years.
WoW with Unreal Engine 4
What is there to see? The video guides you through the mentioned game areas for a full 12 minutes. Even though the comic look is no longer present due to Unreal Engine, the zones are immediately recognizable. Daniel L has made great effort to recreate everything as faithfully as possible.
During the journey through the landscapes, the corresponding melodies from the WoW soundtrack play, creating a fitting atmosphere.
The lighting effects made possible by the engine create a very special mood. One might almost get lost in thought.
Does it fit World of Warcraft?
Would WoW be that fun? The video is very impressive. Many fans of Blizzard’s World of Warcraft are probably waiting for such a graphical overhaul. The question is, would this still be WoW? If the well-known style and look were no longer present, would the MMORPG lose some of its “soul”?
Why does World of Warcraft use the graphics it has? WoW is one of the most played MMORPGs. And that is partly due to the graphics. The comic style is essentially timeless. If Blizzard had opted for a more realistic appearance in 2004, the graphics of WoW would be completely outdated by now.
Even though the comic style seems a bit outdated now, the MMORPG is still fun to play today.
Moreover, World of Warcraft runs due to its graphics even on less powerful computers, allowing more players to enjoy the MMORPG.
What do you think? Should Blizzard undertake a graphical overhaul of WoW to make it look like in Daniel L’s video?
