Hi folks!

With this set of EU links, we have decided to remove language restrictions. As we’ve mentioned before, we’re gathering data as we prepare for World Restructuring. The core reason for this particular change is to allow us to create much fairer links. We looked at this world linking and compared it to past ones, and we would like to share a few data points on how links have been improved:

The difference in play hours between the largest and smallest link has decreased by 37% from last linking.

The standard deviation on play hours between links has decreased by 39% from the last linking. This means that on average, links are much closer in play hours than before.

Our hope is that by creating fairer world links, we’ll see much more fun match-ups. We are aware of the potential negatives of this change and we will keep an eye on the community adjusting to this, so keep giving us your feedback on this forum thread.

Here are the worlds for EU:

Abaddon's Mouth (DE), Ruins of Surmia (EN)

Augury Rock (FR), Vizunah Square (FR)

Aurora Glade (EN), Riverside (DE)

Baruch Bay (SP)

Desolation (EN), Blacktide (EN)

Drakkar Lake (DE), Vabbi (EN)

Elona Reach (DE), Fort Ranik (FR)

Gandara (EN), Fissure of Woe (EN)

Gunnar's Hold (EN), Dzagonur (DE)

Jade Sea (FR), Miller's Sound (DE)

Kodash (DE)

Piken Square (EN)

Seafarer's Rest (EN), Ring of Fire (EN)

Underworld (EN), Far Shiverpeaks (EN)

Whiteside Ridge (EN), Arborstone (FR)

Here are the worlds for NA: