It was announced on the Warcraft Facebook page that Chris Metzen has transitioned into the role of Executive Creative Director of the Warcraft universe. This signifies a greater role within the Warcraft franchise.

Blizzard announced Metzen's return to the company as a creative advisor for the Warcraft franchise. This marked a significant return for Metzen and was welcomed by fans, signaling a potential revitalization of the Warcraft franchise.