World of Warcraft housing features surface in Classic PTR files
Dataminers uncover detailed documentation about upcoming player housing system in unexpected location.
World of Warcraft enthusiasts have discovered intriguing details about the upcoming player housing system through an unexpected source. A newly datamined file from the Cataclysm Classic Public Test Realm (PTR) provides substantial hints about potential features planned for this long-awaited addition to the game.
The discovery follows the initial announcement of player housing during the Warcraft Direct presentation in November 2024. At that time, developers confirmed it would be implemented as an evergreen system separate from character progression in the Midnight update.
Wowhead’s analysis of the PTR revealed a file named PlayerHousingConstantsDocumentation.lua, which outlines an extensive customization system. The documentation suggests players will have access to various decoration options, including interior and exterior elements of different sizes and themes. The system appears to accommodate multiple house sizes – small, medium, and large – with customizable components such as walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, and pillars.
World of Warcraft housing file raises questions about Classic implementation
The peculiar placement of these housing details within the Hour of Twilight PTR for Cataclysm Classic has sparked speculation within the community. While some suggest this could indicate plans to implement housing in Classic versions of the game, others believe the file’s location might be either intentional misdirection or an inadvertent inclusion.
The discovered documentation, while promising, should be approached with caution. These files could represent anything from active development plans to obsolete documentation or even deliberate misdirection for dataminers. The features described align with popular housing systems from other MMOs, including Final Fantasy 14, Wildstar, and Guild Wars 2.
According to World of Warcraft’s 2025 roadmap, the Midnight expansion reveal is scheduled for summer, with the housing feature potentially launching before year’s end.