WoW Classic Game Data APIs Returning 404 Not Found

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Dear Blizzard API Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing as a senior software engineer who has been deeply involved in the development of community tools for World of Warcraft. I’ve recently encountered a concerning issue with the WoW Classic WotLK Game Data API Endpoints.

To be specific, a significant number of these endpoints, including but not limited to the Item and Creature Display Media endpoints, are consistently returning 404 errors. Here’s a detailed example:

Endpoint: Item
Parameters:
- region: `us`
- namespace: `static-classic-us`
- {itemId}: 19019
- locale: 'en_US'
Result: 404 Not Found

From my observations, this issue affects approximately 80% of the API endpoints. This is deeply concerning, especially considering the vast number of community tools that rely on this API for their functionality. The current state of the API is not only unreliable but also hampers the efforts of small developers like myself who work tirelessly to provide valuable tools for the WoW community.

The importance of a stable and reliable API cannot be overstated. It serves as the backbone for many third-party applications, and its instability can lead to a ripple effect, causing disruptions across various platforms and tools.

I understand that maintaining such a vast system is no small feat, and challenges are inevitable. However, I urge the Blizzard API Team to address these issues promptly. The community greatly appreciates the tools and services you provide, and we hope to see improvements in the near future.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Warm regards,

Owen

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TL;DR

When I visit this URL:

https://us.api.blizzard.com/data/wow/item/19019?namespace=static-classic-us&locale=en_US&access_token=USfoo

I get this:

{"code":404,"type":"BLZWEBAPI00000404","detail":"Not Found"

but I expect to see this:

{
    "_links":{
        "self":{
            "href":"https://us.api.blizzard.com/data/wow/item/19019?namespace=static-classic-us"
        }
    },
    "id":19019,
    "name":"Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker",
    "quality":{"type":"LEGENDARY","name":"Legendary"},
    ...