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World of Warcrafthas officially confirmed that Plunderstorm is returning to the game on August 03, 2025. Featuring new rewards, abilities, and features, the second run of the limited-timeWorld of Warcraftmode is coming back to port early next year.
During the recent Warcraft Direct,World of Warcraftrevealed tons of new content, including Patch 11.0.7, Siren Isle, and Patch 11.1, Undermined. However, it also confirmed that Plunderstorm – the piratical battle royale game mode it ran earlier this year – would becoming back toWorld of Warcraftfor a second runin early 2025.
Now,World of Warcrafthas confirmed exactly when fans will be able to plunder the Arathi Highlands once again. In a recent post on Twitter, Blizzard shared a diagram breaking downkey features coming inWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.0.7and Plunderstorm. Most importantly, it confirmed July 01, 2025, as the date for the battle royale game mode’s triumphant return toWorld of Warcraft.
World of Warcraft Plunderstorm 2025 Start Date
At present,World of Warcrafthas not confirmed when the upcoming Plunderstorm event is ending. That said, thein-game calendar on theWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.0.7 Public Test Realmcurrently lists the event’s end date as February 18. Considering it accurately reflected the event’s start date,World of Warcraftfans can probably expect the end date to match this calendar as well.
Blizzard has introduced a handful ofchanges for Plunderstorm’s second run inWorld of Warcraft. Rather than raising their Renown with Keg Leg’s Crew, fans will collect Plunder for use in the Plunderstorm, which allows them to pick and choose new and returning rewards in any order they wish. The game mode also gets a practice lobby to help players adjust to the mechanics, an improved starting drop system, and even new and updated abilities to collect during a match.
Before then, fans will have the chance toexperienceWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.0.7 on December 17. This content update introduces the Siren Isle, a new zone featuring world activities, an upgradable ring, and a story chapter that will bridge the gap betweenThe War Withinand Patch 11.1. Additionally,World of Warcraftis providing catch-up mechanics for alts, including new gear and Renown increases. Were that not enough,World of Warcraftis buffing several racial abilities, giving Outlaw Rogues a new set of Pistol Shot glyphs, and adding updates to the Winter Veil holiday event. Needless to say,World of Warcraftis making sure players have plenty to do this holiday season.
World of Warcraft: The War Within
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