According to a new post from Bloomberg, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase have reportedly canceled an unannounced World of Warcraft mobile game. Known internally as “Neptune”, the game was to be a new spin-off mobile MMORPG set in the World of Warcraft series and was reportedly in development for three years until it was recently scrapped due to a financial dispute regarding the game. Blizzard’s most recent Mobile World of Warcraft title, Warcraft Arclight Rumble, was announced on May 3.Details on the upcoming mobile game via its website can be seen below:
Warcraft® Arclight Rumble™ is a mobile action strategy game set within the Warcraft universe where collectible Minis come to life to battle in frantic melee skirmishes. Play in multiple modes, including the single player campaign, going head-to-head in epic PvP battles, playing co-op, and more. Experience the true meaning of joyful chaos!
Action Strategy Gameplay
Warcraft Arclight Rumble brings you frantic mobile action strategy combined with meaningful progression and customization.
PvE and PvP
Play through epically challenging campaign maps, dungeons, and raids. Battle with your friends in co-op or against them in PvP and revel in the mayhem.
Assemble your Team
Collect over 65 Warcraft Minis and build multiple armies—good strategy is the key to victory!
Pocket Sized Leaders
Leaders possess special abilities that allow them to turn the tide of battle. As the backbone of any successful army, playing to their strengths will be important. Experiment with different Leaders to adjust your strategy or replay maps for additional rewards.
Leveling Up
Whether you’re powering up Minis, unlocking new ways to play, or just on a quest to build the perfect army, there’s always a reason for one more round of Warcraft Arclight Rumble.
Collect Warcraft Minis
Collect more than 65 unique Warcraft Minis, including Leaders & Spells. Each Mini has unique abilities you’ll use to counter enemy Troops—mix and match Minis to form your strategy.
Level Up Your Army
After each battle, you’ll gain experience and level up your Minis. Level up to unlock the ability to use game-changing talents!
Unlock New Challenges
Multiple modes include Conquest, Dungeons, Raids, Co-Op and PVP. Replay maps with new combinations of Leaders and Minis for additional rewards.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.