World of Warcraft fans excitedly responded to new content revealed at BlizzCon 2023, but one character update caught the community's attention: Anduin Wrynn's "glow up". Anduin has been a significant character in World of Warcraft for a while, having evolved from a child to a teenager, to a main character in later expansions. He took on a key role after his father's death in World of Warcraft: Legion and experienced significant stress in multiple WoW expansions. It appears that the latest reveals continue to push Anduin's character development further.

In a cinematic that introduces "The War Within", Anduin looks noticeably older and more rugged. He seems to have aged, showing that considerable time has passed since his last appearance. The overall aesthetic update pleased fans who are praising his enhanced, more 'mature' appearance on platforms like Twitter and Reddit. The gaming community has compared the aesthetic of Anduin's new look with famous actors such as Stephen Amell in Arrow and Chris Hemsworth in general.

As part of BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard unveiled three new WoW expansions in a series dubbed The Worldsoul Saga. The first instalment, "The War Within", is set to launch next year. Additionally, Classic is receiving the Cataclysm expansion next year, bringing new spins on existing classes, raids, and bosses.