Enthusiast AXCEL continues to rebuild a beloved open‑world MMO inside Unreal Engine 5, drawing inspiration from World of Warcraft. In his latest videos, he guides viewers through the Dark Portal and the surrounding regions, offering a glimpse of how the fantasy world could feel when reimagined with modern technology.
In another clip, the creator showcases combat against foes, highlighting a dramatic enemy finisher that adds a touch of spectacle to the action. The sequence demonstrates a crafted combat flow that blends old school MMO feel with contemporary visuals and effects.
There is no indication that AXCEL intends to release this project publicly until other locations have been completed. The work appears to be a personal passion project built for exploration and experimentation rather than a public beta release.
Earlier in the year, gameplay in Orgrimmar, the stronghold of the orcs and trolls, was shared, giving fans a sense of scale and atmosphere. Additionally, in 2020 the creator revealed a personal version of Warcraft 3: Reforged rendered in Unreal Engine 4. He has also shown how to craft mods, transforming familiar franchises into playful, unexpected mashups, such as turning a bakery God of War into a Simpsons-inspired game world.