Catch Up on the Future of Warcraft with the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct

Catch Up on the Future of Warcraft with the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct

 

Blizzard Entertainment recently celebrated three decades of the beloved Warcraft universe with the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct. The event featured exciting announcements and updates for various Warcraft titles, including World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Warcraft Rumble, and Warcraft RTS.

Key Announcements

  1. World of Warcraft (Modern):

    • The first major content update for the expansion "The War Within" is titled "Undermine (d)". Scheduled for early next year, it will take players to the subterranean goblin capital of Undermine. The update includes a new dungeon, two new delves, a new raid, and a new ground mount.

  2. World of Warcraft Classic:

    • The highly requested 20th Anniversary Edition Realms will give Classic players a fresh start, including Hardcore server options. The expansion "Mists of Pandaria Classic" will also be introduced.

  3. Hearthstone:

    • The next three expansions were revealed, starting with the Heroes of Starcraft mini set, followed by The Emerald Dream and The Heroes of Time.

  4. Warcraft Rumble:

    • Celebrating its first anniversary, Warcraft Rumble is coming to PC with a new feature called Split Leaders.

  5. Warcraft RTS:

    • A new Warcraft Battle Chest featuring remastered versions of classic games like Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II was announced.

Reflections and Celebrations

The event also included reflections on the legacy of Warcraft and heartfelt thanks to the community for their support over the years. Blizzard highlighted the evolution of the franchise and teased future projects, promising more surprises to come.

Conclusion

The Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct was a nostalgic and exciting look at the past, present, and future of the Warcraft universe. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, there's something for everyone to look forward to.