The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary is officially underway. After beginning on fresh 20th Anniversary realms in November 2024, these progressing servers now move into The Burning Crusade with a structured phase rollout, raid schedule, profession updates, and quality-of-life improvements.
This guide provides the complete TBC Classic Anniversary roadmap: release dates, phases, raid unlocks, profession additions, and major system changes players can expect throughout 2026.
TBC Classic Anniversary Release Dates
Official launch timeline for The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.
- Pre-Patch: January 13, 2026
- TBC Classic Launch: February 5, 2026
- Phase 1 Raids Open: February 19, 2026
Anniversary realms are the same servers launched on November 21, 2024 for WoW Classic’s 20th Anniversary. They now progress directly into The Burning Crusade.
Anniversary Server Features
Modern improvements included from day one.
- Improved reporting system
- Guild leadership dethroning system
- Chronoboon Displacer (up to 10 stored buffs)
- Improved PvP Honor Ranking (Phase 2)
- Graphics improvements
- Instant mail on same account
- No buff/debuff limit
- Dual Spec
- PvP faction balance enforcement
- No GDKP allowed (NA & EU)
Pre-Patch – January 13, 2026
New races, leveling changes, and profession updates.
The pre-patch acts almost like a mini-expansion and introduces:
- Blood Elves (Horde)
- Draenei (Alliance)
- Paladins for Horde & Shamans for Alliance
- New starter zones, Silvermoon City & The Exodar
- Jewelcrafting (up to 300)
- 15% reduced XP required from level 20–60
- Increased quest XP from level 30+
- Earlier & cheaper mounts
Phase 1 – February 5, 2026
Outland opens and level cap increases to 70.
- Outland zones available
- Level cap raised to 70
- Normal & Heroic dungeons
- Reputation grinds & attunements
- Raids (Feb 19): Karazhan, Gruul’s Lair, Magtheridon
Phase 2 – Serpentshrine & Tempest Keep
Two major raid tiers arrive.
- Serpentshrine Cavern
- Tempest Keep
- New attunement quest chains
- Profession updates
Expected Release: Spring 2026
Phase 3 – Mount Hyjal & Black Temple
- Mount Hyjal
- Black Temple
- Heroic reputation requirement reduced (Revered → Honored)
- Reduced attunement restrictions
Expected Release: Summer 2026
Phase 4 – Zul’Aman
- Zul’Aman 10-player raid
- Catch-up gear for alts
- Timed run for Amani War Bear
Expected Release: Autumn 2026
Phase 5 – Sunwell & Isle of Quel’Danas
- Sunwell Plateau raid
- Magisters’ Terrace dungeon
- Isle of Quel’Danas daily quest hub
- Final encounter: Kil’jaeden
Expected Release: Autumn 2026
Sunwell represents the final and most challenging tier of The Burning Crusade Classic — and one of the most iconic raid eras in WoW history.
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