Sharding
Why WoW Classic needs layering for a smooth launch
When WoW Classic launches next week, the game will utilize Blizzard's new layering server technology.
Say goodbye to sharding: WoW Classic will use a new “Layering” system to manage server population
When WoW Classic launches later this year, it will run Blizzard's new technology to manage server populations.
WoW Classic interview dives into sharding, transmog, and wall jumping concerns
We sat down at BlizzCon with Executive Producer of WoW John Hight and Lead Software Engineer Brian Birmingham to learn how WoW Classic came to be and what their vision of it will look like.
