UPDATE:

The logistics involved in this are extremely complex, so to avoid further disappointment, we are pushing back our initial ETA for the return of Kronos by 24 hours.

This ultimately means that our servers should be back online sometime on Tuesday.

For now we cannot offer any further information but rest assured that we will take whatever measures necessary to ensure the success and longevity of the Kronos project.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

Dear Heroes, Friends,

Together we have faced the challenges set forth by the firelord Ragnaros, we overcame the challenge. We were then faced with the challenge set forth by the Lord of Blackrock, Nefarian. Together we overcame the challenge. In the wake of the defeat of the Lord of Blackrock, the challenges of Zul’Gurub and the defeat of Hakkar were no match for us. While we work together in the war effort to meet and defeat the challenges that lie behind the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj, a new and unexpected challenge has arose. This challenge much more debilitating than being stun locked by a sinister rogue.

The challenges of DDoS which currently have plagued Kronos for numerous days have brought the server to its knees. For this we apologize and we are truly humbled by the support our community have shown us in this time of frustration and perceived uncertainty. The true test of a great warrior is not how many battles they have won, but how they respond when things are looking grim. These attacks Kronos may be on its knees by the hands of significant DDoS attacks, but we have a lot of fight left in us. These challenges have only strengthened our dedication, and we continue to remain resolute in our ability to resolve and overcome the attacks of those who seek to do all of our community harm.

We outlined a plan long-term to resolve the issues. It will take upwards of 2 weeks to complete.

After many days and many nights of work, investigation and analysis we have also decided to do the following actions which will directly impact Kronos over the short-term. As of this update, we are in the process of moving our servers to new dedicated ones. This process means we have taken down the servers. This will allow us to strictly focus on working the transition much more quickly and in peace without a constant barrage. The servers are expected to be off/down until Sunday or Monday.

We understand this is not the good news our community was hoping for, but this short term pain will have a significant impact on Kronos’s strong future; one which we are determined to see through. To our PvPers, we will be extending the PvP week/rank flush until May 18th. We will also provide the community with around a 12 hour notice before the servers are brought up, though we will not announce an exact start time.

Friends, these attacks are not just designed to do Kronos harm. These attacks are meant for each and every one of you, our community. Those who set out to do us harm do not understand what it is to be a part of a great community and are clearly willing to do whatever they can to take that away from us at all cost. Veterans and new player alike must be united. We all must stand side by side, take arms and remain defiant to those who wish to harm each of us. The friendships you have made, the bonds you have built, the guilds you have grown, the content you have experienced; the DDoSer(s) want to take this all away. We will not allow this to happen, we will stand, we will fight, we will not give in, we will not give up. We will rise, stronger than ever. United we stand, one Kronos. Together, they will fall.

The Kronos Team & Community

#KronosUnited