Members of the Warcraft team, including Ian Hazzikostas and Brad Chan, have shared insights into the development of the new Warcraft III expansion, Forsaken Kingdom, and its narrative ties to World of Warcraft. The developers discussed their personal history with real-time strategy (RTS) games and the rationale behind expanding upon Warcraft III Reforged at this juncture.
According to the developers, the timing felt right to revisit and build upon the Warcraft III legacy. Forsaken Kingdom is designed not only to offer new content for fans of the original game but also to serve as a narrative bridge, connecting the events and lore of Warcraft III to the ongoing story within World of Warcraft. This approach aims to provide a more cohesive experience for players invested in the broader Warcraft universe, offering context and potential foreshadowing for events in the popular MMORPG. The discussion highlighted the team's deep understanding of RTS mechanics and their passion for continuing the Warcraft saga across different game formats.