Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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World of Warcraft (WoW), the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment, was originally released on November 23, 2004, in North America. Expansion releases followed in other regions: Europe: February 11, 2005 Australia/New Zealand: March 2005 The game quickly became a cultural phenomenon and laid the foundation for the Warcraft franchise's dominance in the MMORPG genre. Classic expansions like The Burning Crusade (2007) and Wrath of the Lich King (2008) further cemented its legacy. Would you like details about expansions or the WoW Classic re-release (2019)?
World of Warcraft (WoW), the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment...
Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.
The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.
The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
Celebrate the season with special quests, unique rewards, and festive activities throughout Azeroth. Event runs until January 2nd.