World of Warcraft

Platforms

Initial release Nov. 23, 2004

Developers

Blizzard Entertainment

Genres

Action Adventure
Blockbuster
Fantasy
MMO
RPG

Publishers

Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment

Franchise Warcraft

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World of Warcraft Spotlight

Warcraft 3 Reforged review-in-progress: a piece of genre history

Nic Reuben

4 years ago
Oh Dear The latest Secret Level trailer says it's "inspired by your favourite games", which makes that Concord episode feel extra awkward

I'm not sure if including one of the most commonly used songs in trailers helps sell this much either.

Oisin Kuhnke

48 minutes ago
BATTLE (FOR) PASS World of Warcraft Trading Post explained — how to earn tender tokens and complete challenges

Looking to dive into WoW's battle pass? Here's the WoW trading post explained!

Connor Makar

1 year ago
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth - release time in your region, PDT, EDT, BST, more

Staff

6 years ago

World of Warcraft Feed

Keanu Reeves taking off headphones in Secret Level.

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Oh Dear | The latest Secret Level trailer says it's "inspired by your favourite games", which makes that Concord episode feel extra awkward

I'm not sure if including one of the most commonly used songs in trailers helps sell this much either.

Nov. 13, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Two people, one wielding a sword, the other a bow, prepared to fight various enemies in some dark woods in key art for World of Warcraft: The War Within.

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Rise Up | World of Warcraft players are protesting the state of the game by filling the group finder tool up with the word "PROTEST"

Following the latest balance patch, certain classes have had enough.

Oct. 22, 2024 Connor Makar

Overwatch 2 characters wearing skins that look like characters from World of Warcraft, including Reinhardt as The Lich King, Widowmaker as Sylvanas Windrunner, Torbjorn as Magni Bronzebeard, and Zenyatta as Thrall.

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Happy Birthday! | Blizzard is working with, uh, Blizzard to celebrate World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary with some Overwatch 2 skins

Presumably the start of many celebrations.

Sept. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

World of Warcraft Paladin tier 2 set refreshed

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Birthday Bash | 20 years later, World of Warcraft is bringing back some of its oldest tier sets, dungeons, and bosses

No release date yet, but rest assured there'll be plenty to do.

Sept. 5, 2024 Connor Makar

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World of Workers | Over 500 World of Warcraft devs at Blizzard have unionised, and they don't mind having lost the world's most worker-friendly race to Bethesda staff

It doesn't matter if you're the tortoise or the hare when it comes to securing protection for developers.

July 25, 2024 Mark Warren

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Alone Time | Blizzard is considering following in Final Fantasy 14's footsteps and adding a story mode to legacy World of Warcraft raids

For all you solo players out there.

June 17, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

World of Warcraft Dragonflight key art showing a woman in red and gold armour, stood on a cliff edge, a dragon roaring behind her, swarms of dragons flying toward a castle amongst some mountains in the background.

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See Ya Later! | John Hight, head of the Warcraft franchise, is leaving Blizzard after almost 13 years at the company

"You have inspired me, challenged me, and made me a stronger developer."

June 16, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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KICK WARRIOR | You can now play World of Warcraft in VR - the perfect excuse for your awful DPS

Yeah raid leaders can check your parses, but they can't check to see if you've got a $500 VR headset on can they?

April 19, 2024 Connor Makar

Article

CRAB RAVE | World of Warcraft is fixing a major problem with the help of... Crabs?

Thanks to a new arachnophobia option, crabs are taking over Azeroth and beyond.

April 17, 2024 Connor Makar

World of Warcraft The War Within new zone

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WTB BOOST | World of Warcraft: The War Within preview - delving into an exciting new saga

The first of three new expansions, The War Within makes a great first impression.

April 17, 2024 Connor Makar

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NEW GAME WHO DIS | Activision Blizzard is hiring senior staff for a brand-new game

Currently unannounced, Activision Blizzard is looking for various senior staff for an mysterious title.

April 5, 2024 Connor Makar

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight - Plunderstorm limited-time event

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WOW HO HO | World of Warcraft goes buccaneer across the Arathi Highlands with limited-time battle royale event Plunderstorm

Become a swashbuckling, loot plundering pirate in this event of prodigious proportions.

March 19, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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JOIN THE FRAY | Heroes rise again: Diablo, Warcraft, and Warcraft 2 arrive on Battle.net

Journey through Sanctuary and Azeroth.

Jan. 30, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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NO COMING BACK | Former Call of Duty boss is now in charge of Blizzard, and she knows what she's walking into

The former head of Call of Duty has moved on to Blizzard, can she fix Blizzard’s haemorrhaging image?

Jan. 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

Water boss in Classic Wow Season of Discovery

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GOOD LUCK | Players have found out how to Warlock tank in WoW Season of Discovery, and it's absurd

There are some wild quest chains in Season of Discovery, but this is the silliest.

Dec. 4, 2023 Connor Makar

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WATCH THE PADS | World of Warcraft is "pretty well positioned" to come to consoles

Following the bombastic Blizzcon announcements last weekend, a console port seems more likely.

Nov. 6, 2023 Connor Makar

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DAY 2 | BlizzCon 2023 Day 2 - WoW, Diablo 4, Overwatch 2 sessions, and more

Watch to find out what's next and check out some deep dives.

Nov. 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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LOTS OF WOW | World of Warcraft's The Worldsoul Saga encompasses three expansions starting with The War Within

One big story told through three expansions.

Nov. 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Cataclysm Classic Deathwing shot World of Warcraft

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DRAGON DEEZ | World of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic revealed at Blizzcon 2023

Goodbye Lich King, hello Deathwing. And Season of Discovery too!

Nov. 3, 2023 Connor Makar

A character from Call of Duty alongside the stonks meme, because potential Xbox Game Pass Activision Blizzard stonks.

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POTENTIAL X-FACTOR | Xbox’s Activision deal is already working: data suggests more US adults are becoming interested in Game Pass

Uh oh, spicy numbers alert.

Oct. 24, 2023 Mark Warren

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HIGH PRICED GOODIES? | BlizzCon Collection draws criticism for its high price and locking Overwatch 2 skins behind an extra paywall

Want the Lilith skin for Moira? Then you will have to make a choice.

Oct. 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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METZEN'S BACK! | World of Warcraft legend Chris Metzen returns to Azeroth after seven-year absence

Coming out of retirement.

Sept. 26, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Tom Orry in an Easter hat joined by some egg people

Article

Lordy | What's the best Easter game? What even IS an Easter game?

We've not had Christmas yet, but we're extremely odd here at VG247.

Sept. 15, 2023 Jim Trinca

Article

HE CAME EARLY | What's the best Christmas game? What even IS a Christmas game?

It's not even halloween yet, but we're extremely efficient here at VG247.

Sept. 8, 2023 Jim Trinca

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HALT | Injunction grinds Microsoft x Activision Blizzard deal to a sudden halt

For a short time at least, the deal is on hold until a judge can make a ruling.

June 14, 2023 Connor Makar

Article

ROYAL SHAME | What's the best game that's uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50

Hey fellas, is it royalist to build an entire artistic medium around individual power fantasies?

May 5, 2023 Jim Trinca

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Blizzard is reportedly facing a $43.5 million lawsuit from NetEase over refunds

It's unclear how far along the lawsuit might be.

April 24, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Guide

BATTLE (FOR) PASS | World of Warcraft Trading Post explained — how to earn tender tokens and complete challenges

Looking to dive into WoW's battle pass? Here's the WoW trading post explained!

Feb. 1, 2023 Connor Makar

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NEW DAILIES | World of Warcraft gets a battle pass today with the Trading Post — fancy cosmetics and a few bugs abound

It's free of course. Welcome to the depths of the live service age WoW players.

Feb. 1, 2023 Connor Makar

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WELL FED | World of Warcraft players are stocked up on snacks and ready to go hard on the Dragonflight launch

Some are going healthy, some are planning to fight for their life in and out of the game.

Nov. 28, 2022 Connor Makar

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CHROMIE AWAY | World of Warcraft: Dragonflight release times — when is the new expansion coming out?

Take flight soon, all across the world.

Nov. 28, 2022 Connor Makar

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A SHAME FOR PLAYERS | Blizzard is pulling some of its games from China due to contractual disagreement with NetEase

Apparently, a new deal fell through due to a "jerk."

Nov. 17, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Custom header of laughing orc and Fel Drake

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CASH IN THE ATTIC | Blizzard is giving away a $3,000 mount for free and some players are annoyed, here's why they're wrong

The Fel Drake is worth a lot of cash... in theory. Giving it away is a ballsy move.

Nov. 3, 2022 Connor Makar

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BECOME DRAGONKIND | World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion goes live on November 28

Here, there really be dragons.

Sept. 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

How World of Warcraft Was Made: The Definitive Inside Story of Nearly 20 Years of Development

The developers behind World of Warcraft tell the story of its history, from the original beta to today.

Sept. 26, 2022 Mike Williams

The Lich King from World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King classic

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Arthas! | World of Warcraft Lich King Classic's pre-patch is out, ready to do bad DPS again 14 years later?

I can't wait to fight over digital loot with a 45 year old.

Aug. 31, 2022 Connor Makar

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What A World | Cancelled Warcraft point-and-click game gets a fanmade remaster six years in the making

The cancelled project first appeared online back in 2016.

Aug. 7, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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No WoW on the go | Blizzard and NetEase have canceled development on a World of Warcraft mobile game

It's been canned, apparently.

Aug. 3, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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For the Horde | World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic arrives on September 26

Bring a fitting end to one of World of Warcraft’s most iconic villains.

July 26, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Dragonriding | World of Warcraft players will soar to the Dragon Isles in the Dragonflight expansion

The dragon aspects have returned home to reclaim their rightful kingdom.

April 19, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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warcraft on the go | Blizzard's upcoming Warcraft mobile game is set to release this year

More mobile titles are coming from Blizzard.

Feb. 4, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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slay the spyro | Here are the big Activision Blizzard games that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass

With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard now very public – and very important – news, we've looked into which games could come to Xbox Game Pass when the deal completes.

Jan. 20, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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outside the xbox | "Will Sony buy Ubisoft?" and other questions after Xbox’s shock acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The big announcement that Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard has left us with some burning questions that we've done our best to address here

Jan. 19, 2022 Christopher Dring

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