Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary event

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

What you need to know

  • In a recent episode of WoWcast, Blizzard Entertainment revealed the gameplay details for World of Warcraft’s upcoming Patch 11.0.5 update that will feature the game’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Event.
  • The World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration event will include the return of Blackrock Depths remade as a 10-15 player Raid dungeon, and several side activities and World Events where players can earn special currency to purchase cosmetic items, mounts, pets, and the Tier 2 armor sets now reimagined with new HD modeling and textures.
  • In addition, Patch 11.0.5 will enable the Dracthyr race access to more classes beyond Evoker and grant the Shaman Class reimagined Ascension Forms.
  • World of Warcraft’s Patch 11.0.5 will drop in November 2024. The 20th Anniversary Celebration event will begin sometime during the middle of November 2024 and will run for a couple of months.

On the 4th of September 2024, Blizzard Entertainment announced during the upcoming episode of the latest episode of WoWcast (a special broadcast where Blizzard Entertainment will reveal what is planned for World of World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Event for World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary celebration event, as part of the World of Warcraft’ll, a YouTube live streaming event, Blizzard Entertainment announced on September 4, 2024 has planned for World of Warcraft

Beginning mid-November with the release of Patch 11.0.5 for World of Warcraft: The War Within, the 20th Anniversary Celebration Event will kick off. Players will be invited on a trip down memory lane, participating in various World Events, Dungeons, and Raids to secure updated versions of classic Tier 2 armor sets, along with other fantastic prizes

Here is everything you need to know about this event.

World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration Event – Activities

Here’s a delightful event for the 20th Anniversary Festival: The 20th-iculation Event is a special celebration event at BlizzCon 20, an anniversary celebration event in the game World of Warcraft, will be filled with various enjoyable activities. Players can earn special currency called “Bronze Celebration Tokens” by participating in these events or by completing the content from World of Warcraft: The War Within’s Season 1. These tokens can then be used to purchase a wide range of cosmetic items, pets, mounts, and more

Activities for World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Event, also known as the “20th Anniversary Celebration Celebration Event includes:

  • The classic Blackrock Depths dungeon reimagined as a 10-15 Player Raid dungeon, complete LFR, Normal and Heroic difficulty levels.
  • A Timewalking event where players Lv. 10 and up can challenge the Deadmines, Zul’Farrak, Dire Maul (east and west wings), and Stratholme’s living and undead dungeons.
  • A Cavern of Time event where players can engage in all kinds of fun activities such as showing off their elaborate armor set collections in Fashion Frenzy, displaying their majestic mounts in Mount Mania, transforming into battle pets in the Pet Corner, and helping Alyx attend guests for the event in Guest Relations.
  • Korrak’s Revenge, a classic Battleground PVP event will be returning with new mounts for both Horde and Alliance players up for grabs.
  • Help Chromie fix her codex by traveling back in time to revisit the Opening Gates of Ahn’Qiraj World event where you will fight back the invading forces of the Scourge, Burning Legion, and Qiraji, and have epic rematches with classic World Bosses like  Tichondrius, Ossirian, and Kel’thuzad.
  • Hunting down classic World bosses that have spotted across Tanaris including Doomwalker, Azuregos, Lord Kazzak, the Dragons of Nightmare, the Sha of Anger, and Archavon the Stonewatcher.

World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration Event – Rewards

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

The Bronze Celebration Tokens offer a variety of new goods for purchase, including fresh pets, mounts, unique cosmetic items not previously available, and updated versions of classic World of Warcraft armor sets from its early days. These classic sets can now be applied to any armor set due to the game’s Transmogrification feature

These rewards include:

  • The Tier 2 armor sets from the Blackwing Lair Raid reimagined with updated HD textures and remodeled armor pieces for all Classes. In addition, there will be new ‘Tier 2’ style armor sets for Classes that didn’t exist back when the Blackwing Lair Raid was first released in 2005 such as Demon Hunter, Monk, Evoker, and Death Knight.
  • A plethora of returning items you can purchase from Timewalking Vendors who will appear during the 20th Anniversary Celebration Event. Some items include but are not limited to the Enchanted Spellweave Carpet from Wrath of the Lich King, the Amani Hunting Bear from The Burning Crusade, and the Frayfeather Hippogryph from the vanilla version of World of Warcraft before any expansions were released.
  • Participating in the returning Korrak’s Revenge Battleground will reward players with exclusive mounts depending on whether playing as Horde or Alliance characters. Alliance characters will receive the Stormpike Battle Ram and Horde characters will receive the Frostwolf Snarler.
  • A new mount called the Coldflame Tempest, a chilling variant of the Ashes of Al’ar mount.
  • Two new Doomlord battle pets called Lil’Kaz and Lil’Doomy.
  • Some items from past anniversary events will return including the Core Hound mount,  Lil’ Nefarian pet, Molten Corgi pet, Onyxian Whelpling pet, Hatespark the Tiny pet, and the Baby Blizzard Bear pet.
  • A cosmetic crown, sword, and shield that was previously awarded only to Blizzard employees will be made available for the public to grab during the 20th Anniversary Celebration Event.

World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration Event – Bonus Patch 11.0.5 content

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

“World of Warcraft’s 2th (November’s a World of Warcraft’s 11.0.5 Event of Warcraft 111.5, in November celebration to commemor’s Patch, or “in World of World of World of Warcraft, will offer players who delightful activities that rewarding earn special bonus content Bonusuale’sion Tokens”, which they can bevents. progressing the game World of Warcraft: The Dratch 3rd 1. These tokens can then be used to purchase cool bonus selection of cosmetic items, including but also the Shaman others!

The bonus content you will see in Patch 11.0.5 includes the following:

Dratchyr Race and Evoker changes

  • The Dratchyr Race will gain access to the Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warrior, or Warlock Class during character creation. Dratchyr players who take up these Classes will have the option of staying in their human-like ‘Visage’ form or their true Dracthyr form during combat.
  • The Dracthyr’s Racial abilities will receive the following reworks:
    • Tail Swipe’s cooldown has been increased to 3 minutes (it was originally 1.5 minutes).
    • Wing Buffet’s cooldown has been increased to 3 minutes (it was originally 1.5 minutes). It now displays wing effects around your character if you use it while in Visage form.
    • Tail Swipe and Wing Buffet will no longer automatically shift you into Dracthyr form for all classes except Evoker.
  • The Evoker Class will receive the following reworks:
    • Clobbering Sweep will reduce Tail Swipe’s cooldown by 2 minutes (it was originally 45 seconds).
    • Heavy Wingbeats will reduce Wing’s cooldown by 2 minutes (it was originally 45 seconds).
    • Permeating Chill will now be a baseline ability for Evoker.
    • Heavy Wingbeats and Clobbering Sweep will no longer be a choice node, and their position has changed in the Class skill tree.
  • Dracthyr players will gain a new Skyriding talent called Squadron which will allow two additional Dratchy players to join you mid-flight and soar through the sky in a flight formation.

Shaman changes

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

The Shaman Class will acquire three freshly obtain new forms, the Shaman’s-Spec (C Spec (Obtaining, where shaman’ Celebrands Event:

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November Trading Post

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

At last, but not least, Blizzard Entertainment announces a special offer on the Trading Post, whereby accomplishing specific tasks every month, you’s (the user) will receive a unique form of currency named “Trader Tender” which can be utilized to purchase exclusive cosmetic items, pets, and mounts. However, these offers are only available for a short period

In November, The Trading Post will feature new armor accessories, drawing inspiration from the emblems of the four primary factions in Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos – Orc, Human, Scourge, and Night Elf groups

So much to look forward to for World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary

Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event

Blizzard Entertainment’s showcase the remarkable level of dedication and fan-service they are dedicating a tremendous amount of energy, heartfelt enthusiasm and heartfelt emotion and passion they put into World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary and World of Warcraft,

As a researcher delving into this fascinating topic, I can’t help but share my excitement with fellow old-school World of Warcraft enthusiasts. Those who have been adventuring in Azeroth since its early days now have a chance to revisit their cherished memories, adorning updated versions of the legendary Tier 2 armor sets. These iconic pieces of gear hold immense significance in Warcraft history for many fans like us

Although I haven’t experienced the same depth of nostalgia as long-time World of Warcraft players due to beginning play recently, spurred by The War Within’s gameplay elements and the enticing Pandaria Remix event, I eagerly anticipate participating in World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary Celebration event and acquiring all updated Tier 2 armor sets for my collection. Their stylish design has caught my eye

It’s worth mention that I’ve chosen the ideal moment to ultimately decide to join the ranks of Blizzard’s lengthy, long-standing, top-tier PC games, namely, I’m delighted to join the fanbase of this classic series!

The latest expansion for World of Warcraft, titled “The War Within,” is now available on PC. This exciting addition offers some of the finest storytelling that the MMORPG has seen in a long time, along with new, powerful, and engaging Hero Talents to master. Players can also experience the Earthen race as a playable faction, discover stunning new environments, and enjoy a wealth of varied multiplayer and solo gameplay content. There’s plenty more to explore!

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2024-09-05 14:09