Celebrating 20 Years of World of Warcraft: An Overview of the Anniversary Event and Rewards

As World of Warcraft approaches its 20th anniversary, Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled an exciting array of events and rewards to commemorate this monumental milestone. With patch 11.0.5, the game is set to deliver a variety of activities, new content, and exclusive rewards, engaging players in a celebration that honors two decades of Azerothian adventures.

Event Schedule and Bonuses

Although the exact dates are yet to be confirmed, the anniversary event is expected to run from October 22, 2024, to January 7, 2025. During this period, players will enjoy a 10% experience and reputation boost, which can be increased to 20% for 12 hours by completing a simple daily quest.

Anniversary Currency: Bronze Celebration Tokens

The event introduces a new currency—Bronze Celebration Tokens—acquirable through various quests and activities. These tokens are transferable within your warband, making it easier to accumulate rewards across multiple characters. Additionally, completing quests on main characters will convert tokens into Timewarped Badges for alts, aiding in the acquisition of event-specific rewards.

Exciting Activities and Mini-Games

Outside the Caverns of Time, a vibrant new camp hosts rotating events and activities, including:

Mount Mania: A mount-off competition where players mimic the mounts displayed by NPCs in a bid to collect the most mounts, including rare and exclusive types.
Lorewalker Cho's Stories: Participate in storytelling sessions featuring tales from Azeroth's past, complete with achievements and new voice acting.
Fashion Frenzy: Similar to the Trial of Style, this event challenges players to dress according to a theme and vote for the best transmog.
Secrets of Azeroth and Other Fun: Discover hidden secrets, enjoy ice skating, and take snapshots in a photo booth, with plenty of nostalgic easter eggs scattered throughout the event area.

New and Returning World Bosses

The event reintroduces classic world bosses like Lord Kazzak and the Dragons of Nightmare, while adding new ones such as Doomwalker and Sha of Anger, each offering veteran gear and a chance to drop their unique mounts.

Classic Timewalking and the Blackrock Depths Raid

Players can explore classic dungeons in the new Timewalking event, available from levels 10 to 80, offering a 50% reputation boost. Additionally, the Blackrock Depths raid makes a triumphant return, featuring eight bosses and exclusive gear drops equivalent to current tier levels.

A Plethora of Rewards

The anniversary event offers an impressive selection of rewards:

Tier 2 Cosmetic Sets: Uplifted versions of original tier 2 sets, including new designs for classes not present in Vanilla WoW.
Blizzard Employee-Inspired Transmogs: Sword, shield, helm, and a toy ring, each inspired by rewards given to Blizzard employees.
Classic and New Anniversary Items: Obtain previous anniversary rewards and new collectibles like the Doomguard pet and 20th-anniversary balloon.
Timewalking Vendors: New mounts and items available for Timewarped Badges, including reputations boosts for classic factions.

Achievements and the Coldflame Tempest Mount

With 29 new achievements to unlock, players can aim for the meta-achievement, rewarding the stunning Coldflame Tempest Mount. Inspired by the Ashes of Al'ar, this new phoenix mount is a must-have for collectors.

Blizzard has truly pulled out all the stops for this celebration, providing a rich tapestry of content and nostalgia for players old and new. Whether you're eager to relive classic adventures or collect exquisite new rewards, the World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the game's enduring legacy.