When was World of Warcraft released?

World of Warcraft was released on November 23, 2004.

What platforms is World of Warcraft available on?

World of Warcraft is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac.

Who developed World of Warcraft?

World of Warcraft was developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

World of Warcraft

About

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.

Storyline

Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.

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News

Modder Jabe Games Grafts Dark Souls Combat Onto Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Complete With Rolls, I-Frames, and Corpse Runs - Wccftech

Wccftech · 10/14/2026

World of Warcraft: Forever aims to "aggressively shut down the flow of suspicious gold" – but Blizzard warns there "may be false positives" at first - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 10/14/2026

As Blizzard launches yet another version of World of Warcraft, lead says "our hope is to grow the audience, not to fracture it" - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 10/13/2026

World of Warcraft: Forever may take us to Northrend and Pandaria one day as "Azeroth is a big place," Blizzard teases, even if it's all about the first year of the MMO for now - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 10/12/2026