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; details on how to obtain them will be released via regional Warcraft channels.

Blizzard has announced the Warcraft 30th Anniversary World Tour, a series of six conventions celebrating the franchise's legacy. These free events, running from February 22nd to May 10th, will take place in cities worldwide.

Following their 2024 decision to forgo BlizzCon in favor of other events (including their Gamescom debut and the inaugural Warcraft Direct), Blizzard is launching this new initiative. The World Tour commemorates significant milestones, including World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary, Hearthstone's 10th, and Warcraft Rumble's first. The tour kicks off in London on February 22nd, followed by events in Seoul, Toronto, Sydney, Sao Paulo, and culminating 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 remain scarce, the announcement promises 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 checking regional Warcraft channels for information on how to obtain them.

The future of BlizzCon remains uncertain. A late summer/early autumn BlizzCon could be ideal for showcasing content from the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion, including player housing. While BlizzCon was skipped in 2024, Blizzard hasn't ruled out future events, hinting at a potential shift to a biannual model. Regardless, securing tickets to the Warcraft World Tour promises a unique and exciting celebration of the Warcraft universe.