The claim that the ICC buff is coming “irregardless” misses the nuance of what was officially stated. There’s no authoritative blue post that says the buff is a guaranteed, unconditional addition. In fact, the official wording reads:
Notice the key phrase: “we may elect to enable it in the future.” The word “may” denotes a conditional possibility, not a foregone conclusion. The developers have built in a mechanism similar to the ICC raid buffs—but they’re explicitly holding off on flipping the switch until gameplay conditions possibly dictate it.
So while some might lean on an alleged quote—attributing it to Josh Greenfield—to say that it’s coming no matter what, the real, verified communication clearly leaves room for judgment. The option exists, but it doesn’t mean it will be automatically turned on. Without a verified blue post that proves otherwise, relying on hearsay only undermines your credibility.