Why World of Warcraft Isn't Dead Yet

I wanted to learn how World of Warcraft is about to last 20 years, whereas modern AAAA games are barely able to make it a month. So I decided to do a deep dive to find out.

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World of Warcraft has been going for 20 years since it released all the way back in November 2004, but how is that possible? When newer AAAA games like Skull & Bones barely last a week, or games like Concord that have million of dollars barely make it a day, how is World of Warcraft able to last as long as it has? In this video I go through every major expansion in World of Warcraft history like Wrath of the Lich King, Burning Crusade, and even the worst ones like Battle for Azeroth to find out how exactly World of Warcraft became an unstoppable force.

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[ZenkaiGoose]

Happy 20 years of World of Warcraft, that's an insane achievement!

[BPthrowaway]

Started playing at 12 years old, now 29.
At the time being in a broken family, living in a post-communist hellhole. World of Warcraft was my world, my escape. I forced myself to improve my English so that I could understand quest texts and delve deep into the lore.

I am 100% convinced that my life situation would have broken me if I didn't have this world to seek refuge in, when at my lowest.

It's more than a game, and that's why it's unstoppable.

[wanderingangelstudio]

My sons started playing day of launch in 2004. They bought the game for me as a Mother’s Day gift in 2005. Now I play with them and my grandkids. ❤❤❤

[Havre_Chithra]

I remember running 2km from school at lunch time to the EB Games/Game Stop just to grab my copy of Burning Crusade. I grabbed it, ran back and stopped at my house on the way, popped the disc in to start downloading. I think it was winter time in Canada, because I remember running through a frozen cornfield to get there. I remember vibrating and shaking with excitment when I started downloading it and first booted it up.

[kathrynsclark]

I am a 74 yr old Granny in a couple of weeks. Built my pc when my teenage son brought it home and I was hooked. Made a Tauren Enhancement Shaman and never changed this main. Played since Warcraft and never missed an expansion. My fav was Wrath. I’ve made many RL friends but no it’s not like it use to be. I stay with WOW yet stopped raiding a few expansions back. I mainly PVP now and collect mounts. I love Alterac Valley because it’s a throwback to what I now refer to as the good ole daze! 😜

[KeckyCZECH]

I started playing in 2006, first character, human warrior, my best friend created a night elf druid. The memory of running through the world together with no mounts, buying things just based on how good they looked, not understanding the concept of the game at all but just being adventurers in our world. No one can take those memories away from me, I reflect on it from time to time and always have a smile on my face.
Time moved on, I got older but there wasn't a year when I didn't return to the game. I met my wife there, we have been together for 9 years and have a beautiful daughter. World of Warcraft has given me something that no other game in my life has. I believe I will stay with the game as long as the game stays online. Thank you to Blizzard and all the people involved.

[GeremyG]

I have never played WoW but you’re damn right I’m going to watch this whole video.

[leespiderpod]

I love that Mila Kunis’s agent had to login to talk to her 😂

[MigueldeLys]

I'm a metalhead and this year I went to Wacken festival. I have my vest full of band patches... and also my Horde symbol patch. Many people stoped me at the festival just to talk about WoW, and it is because our love to his place all along this year. I feel more connected to it than the share love to the band we were seeing on the stage!

[TwoStepsNorth]

Whenever i decide to visit Azeroth, just one more time, It always ends up the same. I visit places I used to struggle at together with all my friends. And I mean all. Everyone I know - knew - played WoW. I visit the major hubs of the past, where we would hangout and show off all our fancy loot. I always come to the same conclusion, everybody is gone. Some has gone to other games, some has passed away but most of them I have simply lost touch with. I hope to see you again. I still think about you.

I miss them. I miss those times. I pay for WoW every now and then because of nostalgia. It is a pain. I wish it was like it was 20 years ago. It never will be.

Regards, Simius of Twilight's Hammer

[Themorningbell]

I started playing in 2005, I was 25 years old. During my late 20's I hit a rough spot in life, and WoW literally got me through it. I knew even if my day was bad, I could log in and just tool around on my rogue for hours. I spent at least one New Years Eve in Orgimmar, many sad nights but mostly had wonderful moments ingame. I met friends who I am still in touch with, and bonded with others I didn't know played. I may not raid anymore, but I still hop in and roll around, doing my best to keep up with current content. WoW will always have a special place in my heart, even if I haven't always agreed with their direction.

[Lensfort]

$4968.38 for a life long hobby... That's fricken cheap.

[houstondragon]

WoW is an experience, people come and go and come back constantly. There's so much time and history invested for it to simply die

[BennyTheAzn]

Zenkai Goose is quickly becoming one of my favorite YouTubers.. Love the long format videos, history, comedy, information, etc. Just everything about these videos is perfect. Keep it up, man!

[cccookiexcbunny]

I played for years and then and took a break to prioritize college and adult life. I'm back to the game after 6 years. I messaged a couple of people on my friends list and mentioned that it had been a while but I'm playing again if they want to do something together. I instantly get a yes from all my friends and get invited to their guild. It really is about the friends you make along the way.

[mike]

57 years old here. Only took a break during retail. Classic being released was awesome. (Had to pay off me house and send the little tackers to Uni).

Night Elf Hunter through and through. Thanks for the video mate. 👍🤠

[konstantinpospelov]

Bobby K has soulless eyes. Only greed inside those dark black holes

[lotus]

I started playing WoW at the ripe age of 4 years old in 2006, my whole family is on this game. I had made a male human warrior as my first character and named it after our cat Grendal. I played that game for hours on end, still going till this day, and I could never replace the endless memories I have with this game. All the people, all the sweet moments you make, it’s unreal and I can never fully describe it.

[CrystalPrelude]

December 5th, 2004. I made my main, a warlock. I was 23 years old at the time. If you want an example of why this game isn't dead, go watch the Story of Ibelin. That's ONE story amongst millions. This game has saved people's lives, it gave people that couldn't have friends the ability to do so. It isn't just a game anymore. Its something else.

[Imreallyadog]

I started playing a few months before the dark portal. What a journey it has been. Never played any other game for 20 years. Wow just has something other games don't.