World of Warcraft: The War Within – Launch at Gamescom 2024

World of Warcraft: The War Within – Grand Launch at Gamescom 2024

World of Warcraft has set out for Gamescom 2024 to celebrate the global launch of The War Within with its passionate followers. This new expansion pack is not only the tenth expansion of WoW but also marks the beginning of one of the most ambitious creative projects for WoW, the Worldsoul Saga. The expansion will raise the level cap to 80 and introduce many new features for players, such as Skyriding, Heroic Abilities, War Parties, Delves, and a new allied race called Earthen. The story will take players deep into Azeroth and thrust them into a challenging battle against the harbinger of the Void, Xal’atath, and new Nerubian allies.

At Gamescom 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to embark on a specially designed 4D immersive journey directly to the city of Dalaran. The “Escape from Dalaran” event will give players the chance to escape from an enemy invasion and experience the thrill of Skyriding. Furthermore, there will be an opportunity to sneak a peek at the capital of the evil Nerubian empire, Azj-Kahet. Fans equipped with Meta Quest 3 headsets will be seated on 6-axis platform chairs that simulate flying through the skies of Azeroth, experiencing the battle against the forces of the Void under the command of Xal’atath, complete with wind, smoke, and sound effects for a truly immersive experience.

This state-of-the-art system makes the event an unmissable attraction by taking players to the beginning of The War Within story. The system is equipped with over 13 tons of equipment, including more than 8 kilometers of cables, air hoses, and other gear. It offers 2.3 terahertz of processing power with 416 processors running at 5.75 GHz. Additionally, the system is supported by 284 GB of VRAM and an impressive 3,328 petabytes of RAM. For accessibility, 16 specially designed chairs will also be available at the event.

In addition to immersive action, the event will offer fans unique opportunities such as:

• Meeting with cosplayers Kamui Cosplay and Maul Cosplay at the Gamescom signing area in Hall 11.2 on Thursday, 22.08 at 14:00 CET.
• World of Warcraft Developers Meet and Greet at the Xbox Community Hub in Hall 7 on Friday, 23.08 at 12:30 CET.
• Live recording of the Taliesin & Evitel podcast on Friday, 23.08 at 12:30 CET.
• Two photo experiences using XR technology to create stunning self-images in-game.
• Some of Europe’s top content creators and streamers will broadcast the game live from the showcase area.

The War Within will be globally released on August 26. Players who purchase the Epic Edition (which also includes the physical collector’s edition) will have the chance to join the game with early access on August 23, before the global launch.