WoW’s 20th Anniversary Event Start Date Unveiled with Patch 11.0.5 Launch Coming Sooner Than Expected!

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Discover when WoW’s 20th Anniversary Event begins, thanks to Patch 11.0.5 datamines, and find out why the update is arriving sooner than expected!

When Will WoW’s 20th Anniversary Event Start?

The latest datamined entries from Patch 11.0.5 have revealed that World of Warcraft’s 20th Anniversary Event is expected to kick off on October 22, 2024, and will run until January 7, 2025. This in-game event will last for a total of 77 days, offering players plenty of time to engage with new content and rewards!

How Does This Connect to Patch 11.0.5?

Patch 11.0.5 is expected to arrive on or before October 22, 2024, aligning with the launch of the 20th Anniversary celebration. Blizzard has hinted that they want to accelerate their content delivery cadence, and this earlier-than-expected patch release fits within that promise.

What’s Coming in Patch 11.0.5?

The following new content will be available in Patch 11.0.5!

  • Bronze Celebration Tokens – A new currency used to buy exclusive anniversary items.
  • Blackrock Depths Raid – We will join Moira Bronzebeard on an epic 8-boss raid.
  • Classic Tier 2 Sets – In the new raid, players can earn updated Tier 2 set appearances.
  • Classic Timewalking – Relive classic dungeons like the Deadmines or Stratholme!
  • New Mount & Employee Service Awards – You can earn the Coldflame Tempest mount and other anniversary cosmetics!
  • New World Bosses – Face old foes like Sha of Anger or Archavon the Stonewatcher!
  • Korrak’s Revenge – Return to the epic AV Battleground!
  • Codex of Chromie – A new multi-player scenario revolving around Ahn’Qiraj available at Level 15!
  • Dracthyr expand to new classes!

Find out more about what’s coming in the 20th anniversary content patch here.