Summary
Blizzard recently scheduled the upcomingWarcraftDirect stream on YouTube – and the description for the video is full of details that tease major announcements forWoW,Hearthstone,Warcraft Rumble, and the original RTS games. If this is any indication, fans can look forward to some “exciting new” and “game-changing updates” for all of these titles, along with a “special announcement” forWorld of Warcraft, during the 45-minuteWarcraftDirect on November 13.
While Blizzard opted not to hold a BlizzCon in 2024, it has compensated by appearing at other in-game conventions and by schedulingspecial events like the upcomingWarcraftDirect. The first of its kind, this presentation is being held on November 13 at 10 AM PST, and will both celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary while also revealing what’s in store for several of the games.
Now, Blizzard has given players a hint as to what sorts of announcements are in store for them during the showcase. According to the description of the YouTube video scheduled for the event, the broadcast will run for 45 minutes and will reflect and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise, the 20th anniversary ofWoW, the10th anniversary ofHearthstone, and the 1st anniversary ofWarcraft Rumble. However, it will also reveal “exciting new updates toWarcraft 3: Reforgedand more,” “a special announcement at the end” of theWoWsegment, “a sneak peek at the game-changing updates” coming toHearthstone, and “exciting additions on the horizon” forWarcraft Rumble.
Warcraft Direct Details in Video Description
TheWarcraftRTS announcements could pertain not only toWarcraft 3: Reforged, but aWarcraft 2remaster as well. Credible leakers recently discoveredart tied toWarcraft 2: Remasteredin the Battle.net client, suggesting it could be announced atWarcraftDirect. Additionally, tons of evidence has pointed towards something major happening inWarcraft 3: Reforged, including a 2.0 update that hit the internal PTR servers for a short time.
World of Warcraftwill almost certainly tease 11.1, the first major content update ofThe War Within, as well as a potential roadmap for 2025. However, this “special announcement at the end” could be something far more unexpected. If it pertains to modernWoW, it could be a first look atMidnight, a new Remix event, or another game mode like Plunderstorm. On the other hand, if it is aClassicannouncement, itcould be forWorld of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic– or possibly evenClassicplus.
The last time it had a major announcement like this,Hearthstoneintroduced Battlegrounds Duos, so something similarly significant could be revealed for the digital CCG. On the other hand,Warcraft Rumbleis set to begin a new season shortly afterWarcraftDirect wraps up, making it the perfect time to reveal what’s coming next. Regardless of which games they play,Warcraftfans likely won’t want to miss out on this presentation.
Warcraft
Warcraft is a franchise originally created by Blizzard Entertainment starting with Warcraft: Orcs and Humans in 1994 for PC and Mac. The original trio of titles were real-time strategy games featuring factions like Humans, Orcs, Undead, and Night Elves though the popularity and success of the franchise soon saw it expand into an MMO with World of Warcraft, card battling game Hearthstone, and other media like books, comics, as well as a 2016 film adaptation that was directed by Duncan Jones.
