World of Warcraft Unveils Details for 20th Anniversary Celebration

World of Warcraft has officially laid out everything players can expect for its upcoming 20th anniversary celebration, including activities, special currencies, and exclusive rewards. With this information in hand, World of Warcraft enthusiasts can dive into the event starting October 22 and make the most of this epic in-game festivity.

As the game's 20th anniversary approaches on November 23, 2024, World of Warcraft is gearing up for a major content update and a celebratory in-game event that will run from October 22 through January 7. This grand event will feature a variety of activities and rewards, including the new Blackrock Depths raid and enhanced Tier 2 armor sets, giving players plenty to look forward to.

Blizzard has shared a detailed breakdown of the event on its official blog, covering everything from Bronze Celebration Tokens and Timewarped Badges to a range of other special currencies. The post also outlines where to earn these currencies and what items they can be used to purchase, ensuring players have all the details they need to gear up for the festivities.

While there are countless items up for grabs during the event, Blizzard assures regular players that they should be able to collect most of the new rewards. With achievements and unlocks offering extra boosts and discounts on in-game items, dedicated fans will have plenty of opportunities to stock up on unique anniversary collectibles.

World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Event Overview

Bronze Celebration Tokens

- Purpose: Used to buy anniversary items and Tier 2 transmog sets.

- How to Earn:

 - Completing event quests

 - Using Chromie’s Codex

 - Participating in the Guest Relations secrets event

 - Playing through the Blackrock Depths

 - Defeating world bosses (both event-specific and in Khaz Algar)

 - Engaging in The War Within weekly quests and world activities

 - Taking part in Classic Timewalking events

 - Battling Queen Ansurek in Nerub-ar Palace

 - Completing weekly PvP Warmode, Conquest, Honor, and Brawl activities

Timewarped Badges

- Purpose: Used to acquire Timewalking items, legacy PvP gear, and anniversary items.

- How to Earn: Available through Timewalking event quests and instances.

Timewarped Relic Coffer Keys

- Purpose: Can be used to purchase gear from the Blackrock Depths raid.

- How to Earn: Dropped from the Blackrock Depths raid across all difficulty levels.

Achievements and Unlocks During the Event

- Token Collector: Gather 100 Bronze Celebration Tokens to unlock additional activities to earn even more tokens.

- Upgraded Apparel: Purchase one Tier 2 transmog set to reduce the cost of future ones from 60 to 40 tokens.

- Classy Dresser: Buy a second Tier 2 set, lowering the cost to 20 tokens for each subsequent set.

- A Cool Twenty Years: Complete this meta-achievement to earn the Coldflame Tempest mount.

- Mount Mania Achievement: Unlock the I Have That One! reward by collecting at least one mount during Mount Mania.

- Fashion Critic: Cast a vote at the Fashion Frenzy event.

- Pet Mischief: Use a pet disguiser to take on your pet's appearance and explore the area.

- Balloonist: Take a ride on one of the special celebration balloons.

- Peanut Gallery: Respond to Lorewalker Cho’s tales.

- An Original: Defeat at least one of the iconic world bosses during the event, including Azuregos, Lord Kazzak, Lethon, Emeriss, Taerar, and Ysondre.

- A Gatecrasher: Vanquish any of these world bosses: Doomwalker, Sha of Anger, or Archavon the Stonewatcher.

- Codex Editor: Ahn’Qiraj: Complete “The Codex of Chromie” scenario.

Where to Find Event Vendors and Trade Currencies

During World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary celebration, players can explore the festival grounds, where numerous vendors are ready to trade exclusive items for event currencies. Bronze Celebration Tokens can be exchanged with NPCs like Traeya for new Tier 2 armor sets, Historian Ma’di for fresh anniversary rewards, and Storekeeper Reginald for items from past events. Meanwhile, Timewarped Badges can be traded with Bobadormu for Classic Timewalking items or with Jorek Ironside and Thanthaldis Snowgleam for PvP gear. Additionally, Dark Iron Dwarf vendors will offer gear from different levels of the Blackrock Depths raid in exchange for Timewarped Relic Coffer Keys.

Future Opportunities and Trading Post Highlights

Players who don’t manage to grab every item during the event won’t need to worry too much. Blizzard has confirmed that many of the new Tier 2 World of Warcraft class sets will return in future anniversary celebrations, allowing players another chance to collect any missed gear.

Additionally, starting in November, the Trading Post will join the celebration with special rewards. Completing the Traveler’s Log will unlock a series of back items inspired by Warcraft 3 factions, and last year’s World of Warcraft class ensembles will return, now without class restrictions. Fans are encouraged to save some Trader’s Tender to make the most of these festive offers.