The streamer doubled the prize pool of a duel PvP tournament during the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, while Blizzard reminded players of its zero-tolerance stance on RMT.

Streamer TimTheTatman donated $50,000 to the prize pool of a duel PvP tournament held during the World of Warcraft: Forever beta. The same day, Blizzard published a blue post reminding players that real-money transactions for in-game assets are not allowed.

What happened

The duel tournament, which launched with a $50,000 base pool, is one of the standout events of the Forever beta running from September 17 to October 21, 2026. On September 28, 2026, TimTheTatman — a well-known WoW streamer — added another $50,000 on top, doubling the prize pool.

The same day, Blizzard community manager Kaivax posted a blue post with a direct nod to the tournament. In it, the company stressed that RMT has no place in World of Warcraft, and that in Forever they are taking concrete steps to combat it. In effect, it's a warning to participants: any win secured through real-money deals will be punished.

What it means for you

A tournament with a hefty prize pool and a famous streamer attached is shaping up to be a marquee moment of the beta. If you're planning to take part, keep an eye on the organisers' announcements — the format and rules haven't been spelled out publicly yet. Blizzard is making clear, well ahead of the November 4, 2026 global launch, that it will keep a close eye on the PvP scene. Attempts to use RMT to win will be targeted.