World of Warcraft Commemorates Memorable Community Moments from 2024

Highlights from the World of Warcraft Community in 2024

Celebration of milestones like Plunderstorm and the Nerub-ar Palace race for world first.
Showcases of player creativity through community contests, including the Great Gnomeregan Run.
Special events marking WoW’s 20th anniversary, featuring the Warcraft Direct concert and participation at the University of Washington.

World of Warcraft has unveiled a captivating video recounting notable community achievements throughout 2024. The year was marked by remarkable victories such as the Plunderstorm event, the competitive race to conquer Nerub-ar Palace, and a range of community-driven activities, culminating in a festive celebration for the game’s 20th anniversary. Player reactions to the long-anticipated housing feature in the Midnight expansion also contributed to the year’s excitement.

As 2024 wraps up, many gaming communities are taking time to reminisce about their memorable moments from the year. Recently, Blizzard president Johanna Faries released a letter reflecting on the successes of franchises including Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch 2, highlighting impressive statistics and community engagement.

Following suit, World of Warcraft released a dynamic video celebrating its community highlights from the past year. Viewers can enjoy a rapid compilation of various events, including the intense competition of the Nerub-ar Palace race for the world first, and the grand finals of the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) and Arena World Championship (AWC). The video also showcases unique contests such as the Plunderstorm Creator Clash tournament.

Key Community Highlights of 2024

The intense race for world first in Nerub-ar Palace.
Grand Finals of the AWC and MDI.
Creativity in community-made acrylics, claymation, sculptures, and cosplays.
The Great Gnomeregan Run.
Excitement surrounding The War Within and player housing in Midnight.
Festivities for WoW’s 20th anniversary, featuring the Warcraft Direct concert and a University of Washington football game appearance.
Escape from Dalaran VR Game showcased at Gamescom 2024.

The newly released video prominently features fan-generated creations, celebrating our community’s creativity. From intricate acrylic designs and sculptures to the artistry of claymation and cosplay, the showcase highlights amazing talent. Additionally, it captures in-game events like the popular Great Gnomeregan Run, themed after the community-driven Running of the Gnomes charity initiative that raises awareness for breast cancer. This year’s event attracted one of its largest audiences to date.

Among the highlights of the video are fans’ genuine reactions to significant announcements made throughout 2024. Notable moments include Jason “Thor” Hall’s enthusiastic response to Beledar’s transformation in Hallowfall, the astonishment of Taliesin and Evitel during the player housing reveal at the Warcraft Direct, and Xal’atath making a surprise appearance in TimTheTatMan’s stream prior to the launch of The War Within.

The 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft, celebrated on November 23, 2024, was a focal point within this highlight reel. It featured memorable snippets from the grand anniversary concert following the Warcraft Direct, WoW’s presence at a football game at the University of Washington, and Esfand dressing as his beloved Troll character, showcasing the celebratory spirit of the event. Looking ahead, with an ambitious roadmap for 2025, fans can anticipate even more excitement and memorable experiences to come.

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