# Hope for Warcraft 3: Reforged? Blizzard Stirs Expectations with Version 2.0
Warcraft 3: Reforged, the remastered version of the iconic real-time strategy (RTS) title *Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos* along with its expansion *The Frozen Throne*, was anticipated to be a landmark achievement for Blizzard Entertainment. However, since its launch in January 2020, the game has encountered numerous challenges, such as absent features, technical glitches, and a deficiency of promised content. For four years, it has struggled to fulfill the lofty expectations of both the developers and the player community.
Recently, a leak has revived hopes among fans that the game could finally receive the enhancement it so desperately requires. Speculation has surged following the temporary upload of new game versions to Blizzard’s test servers, hinting at potentially significant alterations ahead.
## Patch Briefly Available
The excitement ignited on October 16, 2023, when images of internal Public Test Realms (PTR) updates for *Warcraft 3: Reforged* began to circulate across social media and various gaming platforms. These screenshots, initially gathered from [BlizzTrack](https://blizztrack.com/view/w3d?type=versions), a site that tracks updates for Blizzard games, indicated that the internal version of *Warcraft 3: Reforged* had been momentarily updated to patch 2.0.
The update was fleeting, lasting merely about 16 hours before the build reverted back to patch 1.36. Despite its short duration, this was sufficient to kick off extensive conjecture among fans. Many believe that Blizzard might be gearing up for a significant update or even a relaunch of the game, possibly addressing the persistent issues that have affected *Reforged* since its debut.
## Fan Theories and Speculation
The unexpected emergence of patch 2.0 has unleashed a wave of theories from the *Warcraft 3* community. One notable figure in the conversation is YouTuber [Back2Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/@Back2Warcraft), who discussed the patch versions of other Blizzard titles in a recent video. He theorized that the leap to version 2.0 could indicate something more consequential than just a routine patch—potentially an expansion or an additional content pack for the existing game. This concept has thrilled fans who have long anticipated further content or a more extensive revamp of *Reforged*.
On the *Warcraft 3* subreddit, user [Layverest](https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/1g44gxe/comment/ls0og5d/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) proposed another angle: a complete reboot of *Warcraft 3: Reforged*. Layverest highlighted a [survey](https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/warcraft-3-reforged-blizzard-wiederbelebung,3389119.html) from early 2023 in which Blizzard solicited player feedback on areas of the game that required enhancement. The survey encompassed various subjects, ranging from gameplay mechanics to lacking features, prompting some to speculate that Blizzard has been quietly developing a major update grounded in player feedback.
## Blizzard’s Silence and Potential Announcements
At present, Blizzard has not provided any official statements regarding the rumors surrounding patch 2.0. While some fans believe the short-lived appearance of the patch could have been the result of an error by a Blizzard employee, others speculate it might be related to forthcoming announcements.
Blizzard President Johanna Faries hinted at possible surprises during this year’s Gamescom, where she introduced anniversary events for Blizzard’s ongoing titles in celebration of *World of Warcraft*’s 20th anniversary. Given the close relationship between *World of Warcraft* and *Warcraft 3*, some fans ponder that *Reforged* could play a role in these festivities, with patch 2.0 acting as a significant update or relaunch to align with the celebrations.
## The Aftermath of Warcraft 3: Reforged’s Shortcomings
The shortcomings of *Warcraft 3: Reforged* have had far-reaching implications for Blizzard. According to industry insider Jason Schreier, the game’s unfavorable reception contributed significantly to Blizzard’s choice to abandon plans for new RTS titles, including the long-anticipated *Warcraft 4*. Schreier disclosed on Reddit that while Blizzard had been working on prototypes and proposals for new RTS games, the calamitous launch of *Reforged* left the company’s leadership with “no appetite for a new RTS game.” Consequently, any potential developments for *Warcraft 4* were suspended indefinitely.
This has been a significant letdown for fans of the