Blizzard confirms it’s adding a virtual currency for World of Warcraft

Ahead of its 21st anniversary, World of Warcraft is dealing with some controversy around its latest update. Developer Blizzard has confirmed that WoW is introducing a new “Hearthsteel” housing-related virtual currency with its upcoming Midnight expansion, and users are worried that it could become a microtransaction trap on a game that already costs $15 a month to play.

In its post, Blizzard said the aim of the new currency is to allow players to purchase “multiple items at once” while offering…