World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Timeline ( Real )

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August 14, 2018

Release of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth

Blizzard Entertainment released the Battle for Azeroth expansion for World of Warcraft, adding new content, zones, and features to the popular MMORPG.

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December 11, 2018

Launch of Patch 8.1: Tides of Vengeance

Patch 8.1 was released, introducing new quests, zones, raids, and continuing the story of the Battle for Azeroth expansion.

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June 25, 2019

Launch of Patch 8.2: Rise of Azshara

This major content update added new features including the Nazjatar zone, the Warfront for Darkshore, and the Crucible of Storms raid.

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January 14, 2020

Launch of Patch 8.3: Visions of N'Zoth

Patch 8.3 introduced the Ny'alotha raid, new story content featuring Old God N'Zoth, and the Visions of N'Zoth feature for gear progression.

game_update
June 23, 2020

Launch of Patch 8.3.7: Eternal Palace and Herald of N'Zoth

A significant content update was released including the new Eternal Palace raid and the Herald of N'Zoth dungeon.

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 36 of the Third War, 1st Month

War Campaign Begins

The Alliance and Horde each begin their respective war campaigns, rallying forces and gaining allies to confront each other amid mounting tensions.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 3rd Month

Battle of Stromgarde

Alliance forces, led by King Anduin, retake the kingdom of Stromgarde from the Horde's control, marking a significant victory in the war.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 4th Month

The Siege of Boralus

The Horde launches a massive assault on the Alliance stronghold of Boralus, seeking to weaken Alliance naval power.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 5th Month

Warfront: Battle for Stromgarde

Both factions engage in large-scale battles over strategic territories in the Arathi Highlands as part of the ongoing war effort.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 2nd Month

Discovery of Azerite

The powerful new resource known as Azerite is discovered on the island of Azeroth, becoming a major point of contention between Alliance and Horde.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 6th Month

Battle of Dazar'alor

The Horde launches a daring assault on the Alliance naval base in Dazar'alor, leading to a climactic battle that shifts the balance of power.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 7th Month

Raid: Uldir Cleared

Adventurers from both factions join to clear the Uldir raid, defeating the corrupted Old God experiments threatening Azeroth.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 8th Month

Nazmir and Zuldazar Wars

Territorial conflicts erupt across the continents of Nazmir and Zuldazar as the Horde and Alliance vie for control.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 9th Month

Death of King Rastakhan

King Rastakhan, ruler of the Zandalari Empire and a Horde ally, perishes during the climax of the war, affecting Horde morale.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 10th Month

Liberation of Lordaeron

The Alliance retakes the ruins of Lordaeron, pushing deep into Horde territory and signaling a turning point in the war.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 11th Month

Battle of the Eternal Palace

Heroes confront Queen Azshara and her forces at the Eternal Palace, preventing the rise of a new threat to Azeroth.

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Year 36 of the Third War, 12th Month

Siege of Icecrown

Both factions ally temporarily to confront the emerging threats in Icecrown, dealing with the remnants of the Scourge and other dangers.