Afros in Azeroth: the quest for diversity in World of Warcraft
Sixteen years after its launch, World of Warcraft is finally introducing diverse skin tones, facial features and hairstyles. Game director Ion Hazzikostas explains why now
Recently, I've spent quite a lot of time pondering what an orc would look like with an afro. This, naturally, led to contemplation of an axe-afro-comb combo, and whether such a contraption would fall under blacksmithing or engineering.
That's because I've been playing Shadowlands, the eighth expansion to World of Warcraft. For Warcraft fans, there's a lot to be excited about: the new game allows players to explore the afterlife - reviving classic characters such as Kael'thas Sunstrider - and introduces a new style of play in Torghast, a deliciously punishing dungeon that changes each time you visit.
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