Summary
A day after the release of theWorld of Warcraft20th Anniversary update, Blizzard revealed that aWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct broadcast would take place on Wednesday, November 13. Blizzard also stated announcements forWorld of Warcraft,Hearthstone, andWarcraft Rumblewould be made during the show.
TheWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct will occur when Blizzard usually holds its BlizzCon fan convention in Anaheim. Held once every one or two years, announcements and reveals for games likeWorld of WarcraftandOverwatch 2were among BlizzCon’s major selling points. But, following a 2023 convention that saw several announcements such as The Worldsoul Saga forWorld of Warcraft,Blizzard decided not to hold BlizzCon in 2024. Instead, the company chose to attend events like Gamescom 2024 and utilized its social media channels to make its reveals. However, Blizzard eased fans' concerns and said that BlizzCon would return in future years.
WithWorld of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary Celebration now underwayin-game, Blizzard confirmed that fans would not have long to wait for more news about the series. A specialWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct broadcast will go live on Wednesday, November 13, at 1:00 PM Eastern. The show will air simultaneously onWorld of Warcraft’s official Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels. Blizzard said that announcements forWorld of Warcraft,Hearthstone, andWarcraft Rumblewill be the main focus of the show, as well as a look back on theWarcraftfranchise’s origins. Following the stream, Blizzard said that a concert called “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music” would go live, which features an ensemble of 190 performers and various songs featured throughoutWorld of Warcraftand its expansions.
When Is the Warcraft Direct Happening?
However, the length of theWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct was not stated at the time of writing. While only three games were listed for the show, Blizzard left the door open for some surprises that may take place. AlthoughWarcraft 3: Reforgedreceived a brief 2.0 buildin the public test realm (PTR), it remains to be seen if that will be featured during theWarcraftDirect.
Along with the announcements, Blizzard said that viewers can earnrewards forHearthstone,Warcraft Rumble, andWorld of Warcraftsimply by tuning into the Warcraft Direct for a set time. Although the series has seen its ups and downs throughout three decades, only time will tell how the next few decades of theWarcraftfranchise will turn out.
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World of Warcraft is an incredibly successful MMORPG that has been going strong for almost two decades. It’s one of the highest-grossing franchises in history and is widely considered the most popular MMORPG ever made.
