WoW: Season of Discovery Players Rediscover Notorious Bug From 2005

Summary

The infamous Corrupted Blood incident from World of Warcraft has unexpectedly reappeared in the Season of Discovery.
The Zul'Gurub raid, introduced in Phase 5, re-introduced the Corrupted Blood spell, causing widespread chaos.
Players are unintentionally replicating the 2005 incident by spreading the plague in Stormwind City, sparking both amusement and concern.

The notorious Corrupted Blood incident, a significant event in World of Warcraft's history, has resurfaced in the Season of Discovery servers, seemingly unintentionally. Videos circulating online show the deadly plague spreading through major cities, prompting mixed reactions from players. Some find the situation humorous, while others worry about the potential impact on Hardcore realms.

Originally part of the Zul'Gurub raid (introduced with Patch 1.7, Rise of the Blood God, in September 2005), the Corrupted Blood spell inflicted damage over time and spread to nearby players. While manageable with sufficient healing in controlled environments, its uncontrolled spread outside the raid caused significant disruption in 2005. The raid's return in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery (September 2024) has inadvertently brought back this problematic mechanic.

A recent video on r/classicwow, posted by Lightstruckx, shows Corrupted Blood spreading rapidly in Stormwind City's Trade District. The video highlights the spell's contagious nature, mirroring the original 2005 incident where players exploited pet mechanics to spread the plague across the game world.

World of Warcraft Players Unintentionally Recreate the Corrupted Blood Incident

Some players attribute the reappearance of Corrupted Blood to unresolved issues, while others express serious concerns about its potential use in Hardcore mode. Unlike Season of Discovery, Hardcore mode features permanent death, making the uncontrolled spread of Corrupted Blood a potentially game-breaking issue.

Despite past attempts to address the issue, the legacy of Corrupted Blood continues to impact World of Warcraft. With Phase 7 of Season of Discovery slated for early 2025, the timing of Blizzard's fix for this latest resurgence remains uncertain.