As a veteran Warcraft fan who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless orcs and humans since the early days of Orcs & Humans, I can confidently say that this 30th Anniversary celebration is not to be missed! The nostalgia alone will be worth it, but throw in some exclusive rewards for watching and it’s a no-brainer.


This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft series, and it was a 1994 game called Warcraft: Orcs and Humans for MS-DOS that initially fueled its massive growth.

In addition to this, Blizzard is airing Warcraft Direct – an event commemorating three decades of Warcraft history and offering insights into its upcoming developments.

Apart from celebrating the 30th anniversary of the franchise, this year also marks the 20th anniversary since World of Warcraft, one of the most renowned MMOs ever created, was first released. Currently in-game, enthusiasts are invited to join unique activities and collect gear, mounts, toys, and cosmetic items that have been previously available.

The Warcraft Direct event represents the upcoming celebration, and spectators have a chance to gather prizes for multiple Blizzard games simply by watching the live stream on any of the streaming platforms.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get involved and what’s on offer to those who do.

How to watch Warcraft Direct 30th Anniversary celebration stream

This year’s special 30th Anniversary Warcraft broadcast is set to stream live across Blizzard’s official platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.

The stream is set to go live on November 13, at the following times:

Time ZoneStart Time
PST (Los Angeles, San Francisco)10 AM
ET (New York, Chicago)1 PM
GMT (London)6 PM
CET (Paris, Berlin, Rome)7 PM
AEDT (Sydney)5 AM (November 14)

How to earn Warcraft Direct rewards

For individuals who watch a YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok stream for at least 20 minutes on YouTube/Twitch and 3 minutes on TikTok respectively, rewards await! To qualify, simply connect your Battle.net account with the platform of your choice beforehand.

To ensure a smooth experience with account linking today, please carefully follow the guidelines specific to your chosen platform.

How to connect Battle.net account to Twitch

  1. Head to https://account.battle.net/connections and click the Twitch connect link
  2. Sign into your account

How to connect Battle.net account to YouTube

  1. Sign in to YouTube
  2. Navigate to YouTube Account Sharing
  3. Click connect next to the Battle.net link and sign in

How to earn TikTok rewards

As a fan, here’s something I found out: You don’t have to link your Battle.net account with TikTok. Instead, by watching the stream, you’ll accumulate a code that can be redeemed on the Battle.net store page. Just remember to watch closely for the progress bar at the bottom of the stream to ensure you don’t miss out!

Warcraft Direct 30th Anniversary rewards

The full list of rewards available is as follows:

World of Warcraft

  • Blackrock Saber mount
  • Kaldorei War Wolf mount

Warcraft Rumble

  • Anniversary Player Avatar
  • Uncommon Sylvanas
  • Rare Core

Hearthstone

  • 1x Perils in Paradise Pack
  • 1x Great Dark Beyond Pack

Here’s what you need to know! Remember to join us when the time comes to seize the exclusive, one-time deals that will be available.

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2024-11-09 18:18