It seems even the leviathan MMO that Blizzard has created can not withstand a few players leaving, with new reports from the latest 2012 second quarter financial report showcasing a subscriber drop to 9.1 million players worldwide, down from 10.2 million reported in February.



The large drop in subscriber numbers – the first time World of Warcraft has actually been under 10 million players since 2008 – could be due a number of factors, however the most common cause is likely many players are awaiting the release of the next expansion, Mists of Pandaria. While obviously a large drop in numbers isn’t a pretty sight for investors and players, World of Warcraft still obtains the number one spot in the MMO ladder, a feat many would love to take.



You can read the full second quarter financial report over on the official page, as well as the chance to listen in to the conference call which is available here.

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