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Twitch Drop: Scramble to Get the Sand Scarab Pet on October 22!

“Easily mistaken for a common beetle, the sting of a sand scarab will quickly clear up the misconception should you be unlucky enough to be stung by one.”

Greetings, adventurers! With the release of the World of Warcraft 20th Anniversary Celebration, players can commemorate the occasion with new Twitch Drops! Watch any World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv from October 22, 10:00 a.m. PDT, until November 5, 10:00 a.m. PST, to earn the Sand Scarab pet.

Start Time: October 22, 10:00 a.m. PDT (19:00 CEST)
End Time: November 5, 10:00 a.m. PST (19:00 CET)

Watch 4 hours of World of Warcraft content while these Twitch Drops are active on any channel to earn the Sand Scarab pet.


Get Spooky for Hallow’s End: Save 50% on Transmogs and Toys

Hallow’s End is nearly here and if you want to look your ghoulish best for any costume party you’re invited to in Azeroth, then we’ve got you covered. All transmog appearances and toys* are now available to add to your in-game collection for a discount through October 31, 2024. Visit the Battle.net Shop Transmog section or Toy section and the in-game shop to add your next look or toy to your collection.

Head over to our previously published article for a full list of the Transmogs and Toys that are available.


World of Warcraft Student Art Contest 2024

Blizzard Entertainment’s university relations and World of Warcraft development teams are proud to present the 14th annual World of Warcraft Student Art Contest! We’re calling on college and university students to submit original artwork or animations that would be a great fit for World of Warcraft.

Share your creative vision of something we’ve never seen before that still fits within the World of Warcraft universe. Online submission forms are available on our contest page as of October 14, and entries will be received up to 11:59 PM PST on January 26, 2025.

Please note that only current US and Canadian college and university students are eligible to win. Residents of Quebec, Canada, are not eligible to participate. For full details on the 2024 World of Warcraft Student Art Contest and to submit your entry, visit our previously published article.


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