Hello Blizzard Team,
I’m reaching out regarding an issue with the Arctic Fox Kit (NPC ID: 62864), which is only obtainable in The Storm Peaks when it is snowing. Despite meeting the correct weather conditions, the pet does not spawn, which seems to be a recurring issue that has been reported by players over the years.
Here is my experience:
- I logged into the game and found it snowing in The Storm Peaks. Excited, I searched across the zone in all known spawn locations for the Arctic Fox Kit (as listed on Wowhead). However, no Arctic Fox Kits were visible, neither as battle pets nor critters.
- To troubleshoot, I cleared critters in the area (Arctic Hares, Spiders, Mountain Skunks) and even engaged in pet battles to force potential spawns. Unfortunately, this did not result in the appearance of the Arctic Fox Kit.
References and additional context:
- A Blizzard Representative previously acknowledged in 2015 (Patch 6.1.0) that the Arctic Fox Kit spawn was bugged under specific weather conditions. (Source)
- Other players have reported similar issues on Wowhead and social media, with instances of snow occurring but the pet failing to spawn.
Given the history of this issue and the numerous patches since the last acknowledgment (we are now in 2025), I would like to confirm if this is a reoccurring bug or if there has been a change in the pet’s spawn mechanics that hasn’t been communicated clearly. This pet is crucial for completing the Northrend Safari achievement, and not being able to find it after meeting the weather conditions makes the process unnecessarily frustrating for collectors.
Please let me know if the developers are aware of this issue or if there’s additional clarification on how to obtain this pet under current game mechanics.
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Eric