If they simply opened up servers for all expansions? Like given how the sub-fee is the gateway too it anyway?
TBC just launched and as we saw; it was destroyed on day 1 much like how Wrath was destroyed within 70 Hours of launch (Go figure when SK and Nihilum joined forces) So now that we call can agree that any given expansion is a joke bar whichever one had opening raid(s) that had bosses which simply was impossible to bypass without "enough" gear: Would it not be the perfect time to just slap open the doors for all previous expansions? I mean surely it would earn Blizzard money would it not? (Slight sarcasm in this paragraph - I need to say this so people dont get f***ing tilted)
I remember seeing an argument against Classic style servers be that "It would pull people away from the main game" - Which;
A: Would be more true if there was 2 different sub fees but...
B: Shadowlands is losing players steadily anyway now as the game is being treated as a joke. SL is rearing up to be another WoD (Only going to patch 9.2) and when compared to the pacing of BFA or especially Legion when looking back at the 2 last entries; Shadowlands is just going downhill.
Now I am not saying that "NO ONE" is enjoying Shadowlands, that is just stupid. But unless Blizzard has a MAJOR game-change plan ready for whatever expansion comes after SL: I don't see them reeling in more people.
But what if they just dropped all the past expansions? Not only would they likely gain a lot of subs back but with the past being on the same sub; people are MORE likely to at least "check out" retail than flat our ignore it.
I am certain Blizzard too knows that SL is being looked at by many as a joke and while 9.1 is looking to be... Not the worst content patch ever; it's still grossly overdue on time and in many eyes is a cause of "Too little, too late" - And while TBCs launch was nowhere near how Classic's was (Go figure...) I still don't see a world where they would "Lose out" by opening the doors for other past expansions.
And some might question: "Then what"?
Then what, what? It's pretty simply isnt it. Many clearly just wants to stay in the past and do an expansion as long as it pleases then; and if bored - They will stay on the same sub and maybe try another expansion? Maybe ever 1.5-2 years they could merge servers from all the xpacs for those that wishes to "stay" and then "re-release" fresh servers for anyone who simply wants to start the race over again?
What do you all think? Do you think Blizzard would earn more on opening all past doors? Would it maybe cost more than they would net from subs?