Blizzard Announces Six New Warcraft Conventions

Blizzard's Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour: A Global Celebration

Blizzard Entertainment is commemorating three decades of Warcraft with a global tour featuring six fan conventions across the globe from February to May. These events promise live entertainment, exclusive activities, and opportunities to connect with Warcraft developers.

Unlike the large-scale BlizzCon, these will be more intimate gatherings. Free, limited-availability tickets will be distributed via regional Warcraft channels; details on ticket acquisition will be announced shortly.

Following Blizzard's decision to forgo BlizzCon in 2024 in favor of alternative events like Gamescom and the inaugural Warcraft Direct, the World Tour serves as a unique celebration of the franchise's milestones, including World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary, Hearthstone's 10th, and Warcraft Rumble's first.

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 specifics remain scarce, the conventions are expected to prioritize fan engagement and memorable experiences, rather than major announcements. The focus will be on community interaction and opportunities to meet the minds behind the Warcraft universe.

The absence of ticket sales suggests a highly exclusive experience. Blizzard emphasizes the limited nature of the free tickets, urging interested fans to monitor their regional Warcraft channels for distribution information.

The future of BlizzCon remains uncertain. A potential late summer or early autumn event could be ideal for showcasing content from the upcoming World of Warcraft Midnight expansion, including the anticipated player housing. However, Blizzard's silence regarding future BlizzCons leaves open the possibility of a shift to a biennial schedule.

Regardless of BlizzCon's status, securing a spot at the Warcraft World Tour promises a unique and engaging celebration for fans.