Blizzard Announces Six New Warcraft Conventions

Summary

• Blizzard is hosting a global Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, featuring six conventions across the globe from February to May.
• Each event will offer live entertainment, unique activities, and opportunities to meet Warcraft developers.
• Free, limited tickets will be distributed via regional Warcraft channels; details on how to obtain them will be announced soon.

Blizzard has announced the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, a series of six conventions celebrating the franchise's rich history. These free events, running from February 22nd to May 10th, will take place in major cities worldwide. Following their decision to skip BlizzCon in 2024 and instead participate in events like Gamescom and host their inaugural Warcraft Direct, Blizzard is now offering fans a unique opportunity to celebrate Warcraft's legacy, including the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, the 10th anniversary of Hearthstone, and the first anniversary of Warcraft Rumble.

The tour kicks off in London on February 22nd, then travels to Seoul, Toronto, Sydney, Sao Paulo, and finally concludes in Boston during PAX East on May 10th.

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 are scarce, the conventions promise live entertainment, unique activities, and developer meetups. The focus appears to be on creating memorable experiences rather than major announcements, unlike BlizzCon or Warcraft Direct.

Tickets for these "intimate gatherings" will be free but extremely limited. Blizzard suggests that information on how to obtain tickets will be released through regional Warcraft channels. Fans should stay tuned to their local Warcraft communities for updates.

The future of BlizzCon remains uncertain. While a late summer/early autumn BlizzCon could ideally showcase content from the World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion, including player housing, Blizzard's silence on BlizzCon 2025 leaves open the possibility of a biannual event schedule. Regardless, securing a spot at the Warcraft World Tour promises a unique and exciting celebration for Warcraft fans.