This year has been quite eventful for Blizzard Entertainment. After Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the studio enjoyed the successful launch of titles like World of Warcraft: The War Within and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, while also facing challenges such as significant layoffs and the release of Jason Schreier’s insightful book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment. To conclude this whirlwind year, Blizzard is opting for a Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct livestream instead of its usual BlizzCon event.
The franchise began with Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, which debuted on November 15, 1994, ultimately putting Blizzard on the gaming map. Fast forward thirty years, and the series has grown with beloved titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble. Now, Blizzard plans to honor all these games during a single livestream, making it a must-watch event for any Warcraft enthusiast. If you’re curious about how to catch the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct and what to anticipate, I’ve gathered all the essential details for you.
When is the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct?
The Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct is set to start at 10 a.m. PT on November 13. While Blizzard hasn’t specified the duration of the livestream, they have confirmed that a concert titled World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music will follow right after.
How to watch the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct
This livestream marks a first for the franchise, as it will be streamed on the official World of Warcraft YouTube channel as well as the Warcraft channels on Twitch and TikTok. Once the YouTube premiere for the event goes live, I’ll embed it on this page for easy viewing. On Twitch, Blizzard will also offer in-game rewards for titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble to viewers.
What to expect from the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct
“It’s a big year for the Warcraft universe! Whether you’re a fan of Hearthstone, have dived into the chaos of Warcraft Rumble, have experienced the adventure of Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, or are immersed in World of Warcraft, there’s something in our Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream for everyone,” the official event description states. It’s reasonable to expect announcements about upcoming updates for titles like World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble.
Speculation surrounds what surprises Blizzard has planned for this direct presentation. One intriguing possibility appears to be a potential leak involving Warcraft II Remastered, which seems to be an enhanced version of the classic Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, originally released in 1995. If you’re eager to discover more about this and other upcoming Warcraft initiatives, tuning in to the 30th Anniversary Direct is certainly advisable.