ARR, Mateys! The Plunderstorm Makes Landfall Once More!
A new storm is surging, and players can dive back into the fray of the Plunderstorm once more. Spend your well-earned Plunder in the new Plunderstore for great new rewards, test your mettle with new spells at your fingertips, explore new points of interest on the map, and more! Each match is 10-15 minutes long and has 60 players per match, with the winner being the last one standing. Level up and acquire new abilities and spells by killing creatures and enemies, looting chests, and avoiding the encroaching storm.
Set Sail for the Plunderstorm
The Arathi Highlands is the backdrop for this pirating adventure, and you'll have plenty of challenges to keep you busy. We’ve added a few new points of interest to explore and plunder, including new enemy spawn camps. All non-elite enemies will now respawn, opening up more opportunities to gain plunder to spend, and you can ride like the wind when you visit one of the horse spawn points, mount up, and traverse the map.
More details on new experience changes can be found in our previously published arrrticle.
WoW Classic: 20th Anniversary Edition Phase 2 Battlegrounds Now Live!
Ring in the new year with the updated Honor System, the opening of iconic battlegrounds Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley, and the release of Dire Maul and the world bosses, Azuregos and Kazzak.
Get ready for the Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley battlegrounds! We’ve learned a lesson or two since we launched the original Honor System in 2019. With that launch, we saw a lot of great chaotic outdoor PvP engagements between players. But this chaos also led us to adjust plans so that we released battlegrounds slightly earlier than expected. This time, with the new Anniversary Edition realms, we’re leaning into the excitement and embracing the chaos—for one week only! (Southshore vs. Tarren Mill, anyone?) Warsong Gulch and Alterac Valley battlegrounds are now live.
We can’t wait to see everyone’s adventures unfold in this next chapter! More information can be found in our previously published article.
Twitch Drop: Get the Coward’s Azure Target Transmog — Now Live!
There’s plunder to be had when the Plunderstorm makes landfall, and you can claim your piece of it by watching any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv.
Watch 4 hours of World of Warcraft content on any channel from 14 January, 18:00 GMT, until 4 February, 18:00 GMT, while these Twitch Drops are active to earn the Coward’s Azure Target transmog item.
Read our article to learn more about earning this new item for your collection.
The Plunderstorm® Creator Royale returns 25 January!
Avast ye sailors, scallywags, and spectators alike— the Plunderstorm® Creator Royale lies dead ahead! Prepare for pirates, prizes, and plenty of plundering as sixty of your favorite content creators clash once more within the storm-plagued peaks of Arathi Highlands.
This unique event sets sail on Twitch and YouTube on 25 January, starting at 18:00 GMT.
The Plunderstorm Creator Royale will be broadcast live from Blizzard Headquarters in Irvine, California, with First Mates Goldenboy, Soe, and Esfand manning the helm!
During the competition, each of the sixty content creators will also stream third-person perspectives from their own port of call worldwide on their personal channels.
Additional details can be found in our previously published article.
Season of Discovery Phase 7 Goes Live 28 January!
Are you afraid of the dark? In Season of Discovery Phase 7, you’ll need to face your fears and go boldly into an all-new dungeon— Karazhan Crypts. Begin your journey toward attunement for Karazhan Crypts by visiting the Lights Hope Chapel in Eastern Plaguelands to pick up the starting quest.
Face the Scourge as they invade Azeroth once more, visit the Rune Brokers to purchase runes and rune-related discovery items, and on 6 February, journey to the famed ziggurat, Naxxramas, to defeat the horrors within.
Get all the Season of Discovery Phase 7 details from our previously published article.
Celebrate 30 Years of Warcraft in London on 22 February!
Adventurers, mark your calendars! We’re kicking off the 30th Anniversary of Warcraft with an epic celebration in London, and you’re invited to join us for this unforgettable gathering on 22 February, at the Soane Hall, London.
Starting at 17:00 GMT, this gathering is designed for everyone who has Azeroth close to their heart. Whether you’re a proud member of the Horde, an Alliance loyalist, or a fan of Warcraft's rich history and lore, this is your chance to unite with fellow heroes from across the realm. The gathering also celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the February 2005 official launch of World of Warcraft in Europe.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Live entertainment that’ll bring the spirit of Warcraft to life.
- Developer meet-and-greets where you can connect with the minds behind your favorite stories and adventures.
- Exclusive giveaways and commemorative surprises.
- Specially crafted activities that celebrate 30 years of Warcraft.
And, of course, the unparalleled camaraderie of the Warcraft community!
Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!
Secure your spot for this milestone gathering by grabbing your free ticket here.
Don't miss this epic celebration of all things Warcraft! Let’s make this anniversary legendary! Visit our official site to learn more about each location.
Charm Your Way Into the New Year with a 6-Month Subscription
Wind your way through grand adventures in the skies or stay gracefully grounded astride the Timbered Sky Snake wherever you go.
Collect the Timbered Sky Snake Skyriding mount, and wind your way into the skies! This mount is also available directly in-game or through the Blizzard Shop. Obtain a 6-Month or 12-Month Subscription and get the Timbered Sky Snake mount and the Timbered Air Snakelet pet to join your Cataclysm Classic™ characters. The mount and pet are also available separately from the in-game or Blizzard Shop.
Players with a 12-Month subscription will automatically receive the Timbered Sky Snake mount for their adventures across The War Within and the Timbered Air Snakelet pet to join them on their journey through Cataclysm Classic. Those on an existing 6-Month recurring subscription with a future renewal date will receive these items at no additional charge, no later than 31 January 2025 (must be redeemed by 31 July 2025) through the Battle.net launcher.
Follow along on the official World of Warcraft news site for all the latest developments as we journey through the week together.