The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary is the next major chapter of WoW Classic, following the 20th Anniversary Edition launched on November 21, 2024. Those fresh Classic realms are now progressing toward The Burning Crusade, with the TBC Pre-Patch scheduled for January 13, 2026 and the full expansion launch expected shortly after.
If you want a strong start — fast leveling, early raid access, gold stability, and a clean UI — the real work happens before the Dark Portal opens. This guide covers everything you should prepare right now.
Roadmap & Key Dates
What’s coming and when.
- Classic Anniversary Realms launched: November 21, 2024
- TBC Pre-Patch: January 13, 2026
- TBC Launch: Expected Winter 2025 – Spring 2026 window
The Anniversary realms are the same servers — your characters progress directly into TBC.
Anniversary Server Rules & Changes
How these servers differ from 2019 Classic.
- Chronoboon Displacer (up to 10 stacks)
- Improved PvP Honor System (Phase 2)
- Dual Spec available
- Instant mail between your characters
- No buff/debuff limit
- Graphics & reporting system improvements
- No GDKP allowed (NA & EU)
- Faction balance enforcement on PvP servers
Pre-Patch: January 13, 2026 – What You Must Prepare For
The real beginning of the expansion.
- New races: Blood Elves & Draenei
- New profession: Jewelcrafting (levelable to 300)
- 15% XP reduction (20–60) & boosted quest XP (30+)
- Cheaper & earlier mounts
- New cities: Silvermoon & The Exodar
What You Should Do Before Launch
Your real preparation checklist.
- Lock your main & alt strategy
- Plan your 60 → 70 leveling route
- Prepare gold & materials
- Choose professions & future specializations
- Configure addons, UI, macros & keybinds
- Secure your guild & raid position
Players who dominate TBC are the ones who prepared before the Dark Portal ever opens.
Launch Week Survival Checklist
Everything ready before Day One.
- Bags, gold, consumables prepared
- Professions mapped & materials stocked
- Addons updated & UI stable
- Dungeon & leveling groups organized
- Server & faction decisions finalized
Preparation is the real endgame. The players who succeed in TBC Classic Anniversary are the ones who take these months seriously.
Phase 1 Guides
Let’s have a look at phase 1 guides.
- Karazhan Raid Guide – TBC Classic Anniversary (Phase 1)
- More to come..
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