Blizzard’s famous MMO is celebrating its birthday by bringing back a wealth of content from the past two decades
In November 2024, World of Warcraft will be 20 years old. To mark this milestone birthday, players in Azeroth can look forward to a variety of events, which will of course also offer a number of rewards. A real highlight for many fans will be the return of the Blackrock Depths
WoW: All important information about the anniversary events
Event period:The events will start in November 2024 and run over the following two months. Specific dates for individual activities are not yet available
New currency:You can earn bronze dragon celebration badges during the various activities, which you can then spend on transmogs, mounts and other items.
Overview of events and rewards
Blizzard has already provided an official overview of the festivities. We summarize the most important things for you
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Return to the Blackrock Depths
The famous dungeon returns as a raid for 10 to 15 players and can be found via the raid browser. You can choose between normal and heroic difficulty
Set templates for T2 armor
A set of nine items for the old T2 class sets can be purchased with the new currency. The old sets have been modernized and new ones have been created for monks and callers so that all 13 classes can receive a set
Timewalking Classics
During a new Timewalking event, you can play the original versions of the Death Mines, Dark Breach or Stratholmes, for example. The dungeons can be found via the browser or adventure guide
Caves of Time
There will be extensive festivities around the Caves of Time. These include transmog or equestrian competitions
Classic World Bosses
In Tanaris, numerous world bosses are on the move as party crashers, but also beckon with rewards and the anniversary currency. The bosses include the Sha of Wrath and Lorld Kazzak
Chromies Codex
Chromie needs your help in Slilithus, as bosses such as Kel’Thuzad, Tichondrius and Ossirian have appeared at the opening of the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj. The scenario is for 10 to 20 players and can be found via the dungeon browser.
Korrak’s Revenge
For PvP players, there is also plenty of nostalgia to experience. The new battlefield is inspired by the early days of Alterac Valley. Those who complete the quest “Korrak’s Revenge” will receive either the Stormlance Battle Ram (Alliance) or the Frostwolf Growler (Horde), depending on the faction
30 years of Warcraft
Not only WoW is celebrating its birthday, the entire Warcraft franchise is turning 30. That’s why there are four transmog templates for the back in the trading post. These are shields that represent the four factions from Warcraft 3: Orcs, Humans, Night Elves and the Scourge.
By the start of the anniversary in November, Blizzard should provide you with more details on the individual events and activities. At the moment, most players in World of Warcraft are still busy with the fresh content from the new addon The War Within. Incidentally, Season 1 starts on September 11.
