

The coincidence clearly isn't lost on Square Enix. Related: Shadowlands Server Queues: How WoW Players Avoid Wait Times Shadowbringers was widely praised for its deep and complex story and its unique setting, and is generally considered a masterstroke in an already-thriving online game. Last year saw the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, the RPG's third major expansion. Coincidentally, World of Warcraft isn't even the only major MMORPG with a shadow-themed expansion. Final Fantasy XIV has proven to be an absolute powerhouse, and this despite an initial launch so disastrous that the developers destroyed the entire in-game world and remade it from scratch. World of Warcraft has been one of if not the most prominent MMORPG in modern culture for years now, but it's not the only one on the market.

It's set to expand on Sylvanas's relationship with the mysterious and menacing Jailer and majorly rework the game's leveling system. Fans have been looking forward to the update for a while now.

Shadowlands is a major expansion to the iconic MMORPG which launches today, following a surprisingly well-received delay so that Blizzard could address bug fixes and general content improvement. The launch of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is being celebrated by none other than the team behind Final Fantasy XIV in a touching and shadowy tribute.
