Why Blizzard's World of Warcraft Transmog Overhaul Was a Gold-Sinking Mess... Until They Fixed It

Blizzard’s transmog overhaul backfired on its most dedicated players—until they halved the cost of outfit slots. The new system locks skins to gear, requiring gold-locked slots to maintain looks.

One player criticized the change, saying, "It’s not a genius move to make a part of your game more expensive for its most avid fans."

The system aimed to eliminate NPC reapplication costs but punished frequent transmog users.

Another player noted, "You could’ve had transmogs applied to individual pieces... and also had outfits worked in as a new addition." Blizzard’s fix came after backlash, but the initial rollout drew sharp criticism.