World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft came out on November 23, 2004 on PC and Mac. It is developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- November 23, 2004
- Platforms
- PC, Mac
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Critic rating
- 86/100
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About World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.
Storyline
Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.
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World of Warcraft: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 4, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did World of Warcraft come out?
World of Warcraft came out on November 23, 2004 on PC and Mac.
Is World of Warcraft out yet?
Yes. World of Warcraft came out on November 23, 2004 on PC and Mac.
What platforms is World of Warcraft on?
World of Warcraft is available on PC and Mac.
Is World of Warcraft on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Mac.
Who is making World of Warcraft?
World of Warcraft is developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
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