Blizzard Entertainment officially announces Warcraft III: Reforged, a remastered edition of the classic real-time strategy game Warcraft III and its expansion.
Blizzard opens the multiplayer beta for Warcraft III: Reforged to selected players, allowing early access to updated multiplayer features.
Blizzard Entertainment releases Warcraft III: Reforged worldwide, featuring updated graphics, audio, and user interface, remastered campaign and new matchmaking systems.
Players express widespread criticism regarding missing features, user interface changes, and broken matchmaking, sparking significant community backlash.
In response to player feedback, Blizzard apologizes for the shortcomings and commits to addressing issues and improving the game through updates.
The Orcish Horde, led by Warchief Blackhand, invades the kingdom of Azeroth and burns the kingdom of Tirisfal, beginning the descent of Lordaeron into chaos.
After escaping the Orcish onslaught, survivors establish the kingdom of Lordaeron under King Terenas Menethil II.
Thrall leads the Orcs to a new homeland, establishing the nation of Durotar far to the east, seeking peace with humans.
The undead Scourge, led by Glen Bronzebeard and later by Prince Arthas Menethil, ravages the human kingdoms.
Prince Arthas purges the plague-ridden city of Stratholme to prevent the spread of the undead infection.
Arthas succumbs to darkness, taking up Frostmourne and becoming a death knight under the Lich King's control.
The alliance of humans, orcs, and night elves defends Mount Hyjal against the Burning Legion invasion.
The night elves face the destruction brought by the Burning Legion and the corruption of their queen Azshara.
