Thrall's back in World of Warcraft Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Thrall's back in World of Warcraft For the Horde! News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 15 May 2019 13 comments Blizzard's bringing Thrall back in World of Warcraft. The ex-Horde leader and central Warcraft character has been something of a recluse since 2016 expansion Legion, but in a new cinematic, fellow orc Varok Saurfang visits his idyllic home and convinces him to take up arms once again. The Horde is in an interesting place in the Warcraft story, with current leader Sylvanas Windrunner seemingly on a relentless quest to tear the world apart. And so, the stage is set for a dramatic comeback, Sylvanas' defeat and, perhaps, Thrall to reclaim his title as Warchief. Blizzard's cinematic is typically fancy, and in a cool nod to the famous MMO, includes in-game audio effects, such as the rogue stealth sound. The detail is as impressive as you'd expect, and the voice acting on point. It sure sounds like Chris Metzen is still voicing Thrall - Metzen retired from Blizzard back in September 2016. Thrall's return was spotted earlier in May after an update hit World of Warcraft's public test realm for the Rise of Azshara patch. The update reveals players are sent to rescue Baine Bloodhoof, who's in a dungeon in Orgrimmar, from the chop. Thrall, now recruited by Saurfang, gets stuck in. Is this the beginning of the end for Sylvanas? Some World of Warcraft players will certainly hope so. Either way, it's good to see Thrall back in the game. It's about time. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store