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The Burning Crusade Timeline

This section explores the significant updates and storyline expansions introduced in The Burning Crusade, the first major expansion for World of Warcraft. Uncover the new realms and intense conflicts that brought fresh adventures to the Warcraft universe.

  • Patch 2.0.1 - The Burning Crusade Launch
    The Gates Open to Outland.
    Patch 2.0.1 introduces players to Outland, a shattered world beyond the Dark Portal. This patch marks the official beginning of The Burning Crusade, expanding the Warcraft universe with new races, zones, and a higher level cap, alongside dramatic changes in player abilities and game mechanics.
  • Patch 2.1.0 - The Black Temple
    The Black Temple Raid.
    Patch 2.1.0 unveils the Black Temple, where players confront Illidan Stormrage. This raid is a centerpiece of The Burning Crusade, offering some of the most challenging and iconic encounters in the game's history, deepening the lore and engaging players in epic storytelling.
  • Patch 2.3.0 - The Gods of Zul'Aman
    Challenge the Gods of Zul'Aman.
    In Patch 2.3.0, players face the new challenges in Zul'Aman, a troll-themed raid that calls adventurers to battle against powerful forest troll leaders. This patch not only adds a new raid but also includes significant quality-of-life improvements and game balance adjustments.
  • Patch 2.4.0 - Fury of the Sunwell
    Fury of the Sunwell.
    Patch 2.4.0 opens up the Isle of Quel'Danas, featuring the Sunwell Plateau raid where players thwart the plans of the Burning Legion. This culminating patch of The Burning Crusade adds a significant amount of endgame content, further expanding the epic narrative and offering new challenges to players.