World of Warcraft News and Raiding Strategies (2024)

Catch up on all the latest World of Warcraft news from the last week—relive epic adventures with an all-new event—WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, jump into the next content update to Classic—Cataclysm, outfit your collection with a new bundle deal—the Mrlgrl Pack, and more!


World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria is Now Live!

Relive epic adventures with an all-new event— World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria. Experience the wonders of Pandaria anew, but with fresh new loot— and (almost) unlimited power.

World of Warcraft Remix is a time-limited event that allows players to re-experience the entirety of the Mists of Pandaria expansion at an accelerated rate from level 10 through 70. All loot has been completely overhauled and has powerful new effects allowing players to shape their experience, power up, and power on. Features include:

  • Accelerated Leveling and Content allowing you to take on nearly every quest, scenario, dungeon and raid.
  • Create a new World of Warcraft Remix character starting at level 10 to adventure through the event up to level 70.
  • A mountain of loot: Get powerful items from everywhere— quests, chests, creatures, bosses.
  • Customizable items allowing you to power up as far as you can go to take on tougher content.
  • Convert unwanted items into Bronze which can be used to upgrade items or purchase cosmetics.
  • Keep what you collect: Take your collection of transmogs with you later when The War Within™ goes live.

No expansion purchase is needed, but a World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time is required to begin this fast-paced adventure through Pandaria. This means that Classic players can also participate in a plethora of pandamonium by simply installing the modern (live) World of Warcraft client.

WoW Trial Accounts will also be able to experience this World of Warcraft Remix without a subscription or Game Time through level 20. Purchase a subscription or Game Time to continue beyond level 20.

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Cataclysm Classic Goes Live May 20!

Cataclysm Classic™ launches worldwide on May 20 at 3:00 pm PDT. Explore new zones, dungeons, and raids, engage in PvP combat, and discover the mysteries of the Darkmoon Faire. With the launch of Cataclysm Classic, the adventure begins anew.

Are you ready to face the challenges that await?

  • 7 New Zones: Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir, Twilight Highlands, Uldum, Deepholm, Kezan, and Gilneas.
  • 9 New Dungeons: Blackrock Caverns, Throne of the Tides, Vortex Pinnacle, The Stonecore, The Lost City of Tol’vir, The Halls of Origination, Grim Batol, Deadmines, Shadowfang Keep
  • Dungeon Journal Introduced
  • 3 New Raid Dungeons: Throne of the Four Winds, Blackwing Descent, and Bastion of Twilight
  • Boss Based Raid Lock system: Allowing players to do either the 10 or 25-player raid version of each boss in the same week. Lockouts are based on individual bosses.
  • Tol Barad PvP Zone
  • Darkmoon Island: Discover the mysteries Silas Darkmoon has in store for you.
  • Flying in Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor

Ignite Your Cataclysm Classic Journey with Fiery Upgrades

Cataclysm Classic will require only a WoW® subscription or Game Time to play. However, these optional upgrades can heat up your experience during your adventures in Azeroth.

The Blazing Heroic Pack includes Lil’ Wrathion pet for both WoW Classic progression and modern World of Warcraft characters, the Avatar of Flame flying mount for WoW Classic progression characters, and a Runebound Firelord flying mount for modern World of Warcraft characters. WoW Classic progression characters will also enjoy Hammer Regalia Transmog Set and Town-In-A-Box Starter Set toy.

The Blazing Epic Upgrade includes everything in the Blazing Heroic Pack, plus a Level 80 Character Boost and 30 days of Game Time.



Twitch Drop: Get the Eye of the Legion Pet Now Live!

Greetings, adventurers! With the release of the World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, players can now experience the wonders of Pandaria anew. Commemorate the occasion with new Twitch Drops! Watch any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from May 16, 10:00 a.m. PDT (17:00 GMT), until May 30, 10:00 a.m. PDT (18:00 BST) to earn the Eye of the Legion pet.

To participate, you must link your Twitch account by visiting https://account.battle.net/connections. If you have changed your password or made any changes to your Twitch or Battle.net account, you will have to relink your accounts. When you relink, there will be a 7-day cooldown before you can relink a new Twitch account.

After you’ve claimed your rewards on Twitch, please make sure you’re logging into the Battle.net region you’d like to receive the drop(s) on, as the first region you log into will be where your items will be delivered. It can take up to 24 hours to receive your reward(s) in game after claiming. Read our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.

Watch 4 hours of World of Warcraft content while these Twitch Drops are active on any channel to earn the Eye of the Legion pet.


Unveiling Cataclysm Classic Zones, Dungeons, and PvP Season 9

Cataclysm Classic™ provides seven new zones to explore, nine new dungeons, and more beginning May 20 at 3:00 pm PDT globally. May 28 also introduces the start of a new PvP Season, followed by the opening of three raid dungeons on May 30 at 3:00 pm PDT globally. Take a journey into the shattered lands and plumb the depths of what this classic experience has to offer.

Navigate Azeroth’s tumultuous terrains and explore zones reshaped by elemental fury and dungeons teeming with untold dangers. The commencement of PvP Season 9 also ushers in an era of fierce new competition, where every battle is a testament to skill and strategy. Azeroth’s call to arms rings clear, and calls its champions rise and etch their triumphs and tales into the very lands. We look forward to our next adventures with you.

Visit our previously published article for more details.


Cataclysm Classic: Battle for Control of Tol Barad

An island off the coast of the Eastern Kingdoms, Tol Barad is a historic land sought-after by the leaders of the Horde and the Alliance. Its strategic, isolated location makes it an ideal stronghold from which to conduct military strikes. In World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm Classic™, a battle will be waged to seize control of this prized territory. Should you triumph, unique rewards await you.

The Fight for Tol Barad

Similar to Wintergrasp in Wrath of the Lich King Classic™, Tol Barad will serve as an 80 vs 80 battleground. The winning faction will gain access to a hub on Tol Barad Peninsula to complete daily quests before the next battle begins. Reachable by portals in Stormwind and Orgrimmar or via a level-85 mage teleport or portal, Tol Barad will accept up to eighty players per faction to engage in brutal combat across the island's surface. Battles will take place every two hours and thirty minutes, giving the offensive faction a chance to claim territory.

Dive in deeper with our previously published detailed article.


Romp and Stomp in Murloc Mrrrggkness

From now until May 27, 2024, immerse your collection in swampy fun with a new bundle deal—the Mrlgrl Pack.

Grab the best amphibious accessories and fashion World of Warcraft® has to offer—filled with goodies to make you gurgle, “Aaaaaughibbrgubugbugrguburgle”!

For the ardent collector of all things murloc, the Mrlgrl Pack contains:

  • Green Snugglefin Murloc Romper which includes both the Happy and Angry Hood variants.
  • Baby Murloc Satch’Shells&
  • Murkmorpher Toy
  • Murkastrasza Pet

This offer is valid through May 27, 2024, and requires a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. These items are not available in World of Warcraft® Classic progression games.

“Mglrmglmglmgl mmgr a new mmmurlok transmog for mmmm mrrrggk n uuua!”

That’s Nerglish for “The murloc gods have blessed us with a new murloc transmog for good magic and honor!” and they certainly have! For the ultimate coziness, romp around in the Green Snugglefin Murloc Romper (which includes both the Happy and Angry Hood variants) on your adventures around Azeroth.

Donning the dewy threads of this transmog requires a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time and is not available in World of Warcraft Classic progression games.


Follow along on the official World of Warcraft news site for all the latest developments as we journey through the week together.

World of Warcraft News and Raiding Strategies (2024)

FAQs

How much money does WoW make a year? ›

Total Subscription Revenue from continuing operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 was $163.1 million and $648.7 million, down $2.0 million, or 1%, and $23.3 million, or 3%, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2021.

What is the next WoW expansion in 2024? ›

World Of Warcraft's 2024 Roadmap

Next in line for the retail version of World of Warcraft, is the upcoming Beta period for WoW: The War Within which will begin on June 5, 2024.

When did the WoW expansions come out? ›

The next expansion for World of Warcraft will be the first in a three-part arc known as the Worldsoul Saga, and we now know when it will release. At the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft-owned Blizzard Entertainment announced that The War Within will be available on PC on Aug. 26.

What is the World of Warcraft about? ›

This is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing game set in the imaginary world of Azeroth. Players complete quests in order to "level up" their characters, while gaining powers and better weapons/armor/accessories along the way.

Who is the richest World of Warcraft player? ›

Who are the best WoW players by total money earned? From November 2016 to today The most profitable player is Swapxy which gain $244 874.

Should I play WoW again in 2024? ›

For decades, the game held the title of the King of MMOs, being an unreachable height for its competitors. But as time changes and new ambitious projects arrive, gamers can't help but wonder: “Is it worth playing WoW in 2024?” And the short answer is yes.

How long is the average WoW expansion? ›

Expansions have lasted roughly 2 years.

What expansion was 4.0 WoW? ›

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will be in stores on December 7, 2010 and the time has come to prep for the official launch by implementing its first major patch. Players can experience many major game and user interface systems updates in the first official patch for the upcoming third expansion, patch 4.0.

Are old WoW expansions free? ›

All previous expansions are included with your game time or subscription and don't require a separate purchase.

When was WoW most popular? ›

World of Warcraft was a major critical and commercial success upon its original release in 2004 and quickly became the most popular MMORPG of all time, reaching a peak of 12 million subscribers in 2010.

Who owns World of Warcraft? ›

For the record, here are all the Activision Blizzard gaming series now owned by Microsoft: PC and console games from Blizzard: Warcraft. World of Warcraft.

Who runs WoW? ›

Founded in 1991 as Silicon & Synapse by Mike Morhaime, Frank Pearce, and Allen Adham, Blizzard Entertainment has become one of the most influential video game developers and publishers in the world. The company has produced a series of hit games, including the "Warcraft", "StarCraft", and "Diablo" franchises.

Why is Warcraft called Warcraft? ›

The name "Warcraft" was proposed by Blizzard developer Sam Didier. It was chosen because "it sounded super cool", according to Blizzard co-founder Allen Adham, without any particular meaning attached to it.

What was the first MMO? ›

The first commercial MMORPG (although what constitutes "massive" requires qualification when discussing mid-1980s mainframes) was Island of Kesmai designed by Kelton Flinn and John Taylor.

What is the net worth of WoW? ›

WideOpenWest has a market cap or net worth of $425.37 million as of May 31, 2024. Its market cap has decreased by -36.00% in one year.

How much money does Blizzard make annually? ›

Activision Blizzard (ABK) net revenue 2005-2022

In 2022, Activision Blizzard's annual revenue amounted to 7.53 billion U.S. dollars. Activision Blizzard publishes games such as Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, StarCraft and World of Warcraft.

How much is World of Warcraft company worth? ›

Market cap: $74.28 Billion

As of June 2024 Activision Blizzard has a market cap of $74.28 Billion. This makes Activision Blizzard the world's 236th most valuable company by market cap according to our data.

What is the profit margin of WoW? ›

WOW Historical Financials
20232021
Net Profit Margin (%)2.62.6
Employees ($T)210.1
Long Term Debt ($M)13,63213,274
Shareholders Equity ($M)6,4251,379
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