Blizzard Unveils Six New Warcraft Events

Summary

• Blizzard is hosting the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, featuring six conventions around the world from February to May.
• The events will include live entertainment, unique activities, and developer meetups.
• Information on how to obtain the free, limited tickets will be available through regional Warcraft channels.

Blizzard has unveiled the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, a series of six conventions set to take place in cities across the globe. Fans can look forward to securing free tickets to these exclusive Warcraft events, which are scheduled to occur between February 22 and May 10.

In 2024, Blizzard decided to forego BlizzCon in favor of participating in other events, such as their first-ever appearance at Gamescom. Additionally, they hosted the inaugural digital Warcraft Direct presentation, unveiling a wealth of content for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Warcraft Rumble, and even the classic Warcraft RTS games.

As we step into 2025, Blizzard surprises its community with yet another exciting event. The Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour celebrates the franchise's significant milestones from the previous year, including World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary, Hearthstone’s 10th, and Warcraft Rumble’s 1st. The tour kicks off on February 22 in London, UK, and will journey through Korea, Canada, Australia, and Brazil over the following months, culminating in Boston, USA, on May 10 during PAX East.

Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour Dates

• February 22 – London, United Kingdom
• March 8 – Seoul, South Korea
• March 15 – Toronto, Canada
• April 3 – Sydney, Australia
• April 19 – Sao Paulo, Brazil
• May 10 – Boston, United States (during PAX East)

While details about the conventions are currently sparse, the announcement promises live entertainment, unique activities, and opportunities to meet developers from the Warcraft franchise. These events aim to create memorable experiences for attendees, rather than focusing on major announcements or revealing future plans for World of Warcraft and other related games, as seen at BlizzCon and Warcraft Direct.

Tickets for these conventions are not yet available for purchase. Blizzard has indicated that these will be "intimate gatherings," offering free and extremely limited tickets. Fans are advised to stay tuned to their regional Warcraft channels for updates on how to obtain these tickets.

The question of whether Blizzard will host BlizzCon in 2025 remains open. According to World of Warcraft’s roadmap, a late summer or early autumn BlizzCon would be an ideal platform to showcase content from the upcoming Midnight expansion, including the long-awaited player housing systems. Although Blizzard opted out of BlizzCon in 2024, they have not ruled out future events, hinting at a possible shift to a biannual convention model similar to Final Fantasy 14’s Fan Festival. Regardless, fans should keep an eye on opportunities to attend the Warcraft World Tour, as it promises to be a unique and thrilling experience.