Summary
The new Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur mount inWorld of Warcrafthas skyrocketed in popularity, resulting in a shortage of WoW Tokens in the in-game Auction House. Released to celebrate the 20th anniversary ofWorld of Warcraft, the mount has attracted players' attention not just for its appearance, but also for its functionality, driving up its demand significantly.
Since its launch in 2004,World of Warcrafthas remained one of the most enduring MMORPGsin gaming. With countless expansions and updates over the years,WoWhas continued to evolve, adding new storylines, classes, races, and gameplay mechanics, maintaining its popularity over the years. Now, asWoWcelebrates its 20th anniversary, a new mount has demonstrated the unique impact that in-game purchases can have on Azeroth’s economy.
Selling for $90,World of Warcraft’s Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur, the MMO’s latest premium mount, has stirred up quite a buzz and caused some economic chaos in the game’s community. The Brutosaur comes with an Auction House vendor and mailbox NPCs, allowing players to handle transactions and mail while they’re out exploring. This special mount is part ofWoW’s 20th-anniversary celebration and will be available for purchase only until early January. Players are eager to get this useful mount before it’s gone, prompting players to flock to the WoW Token market to gather enough in-game gold. This rush has led to higher Token prices and even some temporary shortages in the Auction House.
World of Warcraft’s New $90 Mount Causes Temporary Auction House Shortages
The Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur is the first mount since the wildly expensive $475 Mighty Caravan Brutosaur fromBattle for Azerothto offer such handy functions. Whenthe Mighty Caravan Brutosaur was removed from vendors inWoWwith theShadowlandsexpansion, it became incredibly popular for its rarity and high functionality. Now, the Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur is causing similar excitement.
While the $90 price tag for the Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur feels high to many players, it’s still much cheaper than the Mighty Caravan Brutosaur’s original $475 price.WoW Tokens act as a link between real money and in-game currency, and players can purchase them for $20 and sell them at the Auction House for gold to purchase items in the wildly popular MMO.
Now ongoing,Blizzard’s 20th-anniversary celebration inWorld of Warcraftoffers players much more than just the popular mount. At a special event hub in Tanaris, players can enjoy daily themes that highlight different eras ofWoW’s history. Storytelling sessions with Lorewalker Cho, themed fashion contests, classic battles, and timewalking events are currently underway, allowing players to revisit iconic dungeons. For those who want to add it to their collection, the Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur will be available until Jul 23, 2025.
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