Blizzard Entertainment released the original World of Warcraft game, marking the beginning of the WoW franchise.
Release of the first expansion pack for World of Warcraft, introducing the Outland continent and new gameplay features.
Second expansion released, focusing on the continent of Northrend and the Lich King Arthas storyline.
Third expansion that drastically altered the original continents of Azeroth and added new content.
Fourth expansion introducing the continent of Pandaria and the Pandaren playable race.
Fifth expansion that sent players back in time to an alternate Draenor.
Sixth expansion introducing the Broken Isles and the demon hunter class.
Seventh expansion focusing on the renewed conflict between the Alliance and Horde factions.
Eighth expansion exploring the realm of the afterlife, Shadowlands.
The Well of Eternity implodes causing a great cataclysm that splits the continents and reshapes Azeroth's surface, ending the War of the Ancients.
Ner'zhul, an orc shaman, is transformed into the Lich King by the Burning Legion, beginning his reign over the undead Scourge from the Frozen Throne.
The orcs from Draenor invade Azeroth through the Dark Portal initiating the First War against the humans of Azeroth.
The orcs press their invasion deeper into Azeroth with renewed strength, leading to the collapse of the Kingdom of Stormwind.
Human kingdoms, dwarves, elves, and other races form the Alliance to fight the orcish Horde.
The Dark Portal is reopened by the orcs, beginning renewed bloodshed and marking first contact between Azeroth and Outland.
The Burning Legion invades Azeroth, leading to the rise of the Lich King and the fall of Quel'Thalas and Lordaeron to undead forces.
Thrall unites diverse orc clans and other races to form a new Horde on Azeroth, promoting peace and alliance with humans.
The gates to the ancient qiraji empire open, unleashing a scourge that challenges both Horde and Alliance forces.
The Dark Portal is sealed and heroes from Azeroth venture into Outland to confront Illidan Stormrage.
The Lich King Arthas Menethil is defeated in Icecrown Citadel, ending his reign of terror over the undead Scourge.
Deathwing the Destroyer returns, shattering Azeroth's surface and reshaping the world with widespread destruction.
Pandaria is rediscovered after being hidden for thousands of years, prompting new conflicts and alliances.
Heroes travel back in time to an alternate Draenor to stop the Iron Horde from invading Azeroth.
The Burning Legion launches a massive invasion of Azeroth attempting to corrupt and destroy the world.
The renewed war between the Horde and Alliance reaches a new peak on multiple continents, involving ancient allies and enemies.
Heroes enter the Shadowlands, confronting a crisis affecting the afterlife and the balance of life and death.
