Blizzard Entertainment officially announced the World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor expansion at BlizzCon.
The Warlords of Draenor expansion for World of Warcraft was released worldwide, introducing new content and gameplay features.
Within 24 hours of release, Warlords of Draenor sold over 3.3 million copies, marking a commercial success.
Gul'dan leads the orc clans to unite and create the Iron Horde, rejecting the demonic corruption of the Burning Legion and focusing on industrialization and conquest.
Ner'zhul is manipulated by Kil'jaeden into becoming the first Lich King, setting events into motion that will affect Draenor's timeline.
Adventurers from Azeroth travel through the Dark Portal to Draenor to stop the Iron Horde's expansion and prevent the invasion of Azeroth.
The Alliance and Horde armies siege Shadowmoon Valley to defeat Grommash Hellscream and his forces, weakening the Iron Horde.
A fierce battle between both factions takes place in Frostfire Ridge, critical for control of resources and strategic positioning.
The adventurers confront and defeat warlock Gul'dan, dismantling much of the Iron Horde's war effort and shutting down their war machine.
The stronghold of Grommash Hellscream falls after intense battles against the Iron Horde forces, marking a turning point in the campaign.
Following the downfall of the Iron Horde, the portal remains active, allowing for continued access between Draenor and Azeroth.