Settled in Shanghai permanently! "World of Warcraft" Gorehowl sculpture completed ribbon-cutting at Kintetsu City Plaza
"World of Warcraft" ushered in its 20th anniversary celebration. To commemorate this historical moment, NetEase Thunder Fire Studio grandly launched a 2.5-ton "Light-Forged Blood" in Kintetsu City Plaza on December 15, 2024. Roar” sculpture.
The sculpture is 9 meters long, and the vertical height of the ax is 8 meters above the ground. On the ring around the ax body, there are 216 player messages carefully engraved, with as many as 10,000 words. Each message embodies the players' love for the game.
NetEase Thunderfire Blizzard game project leader Wei Kai, Blizzard China CEO Zheng Hongsheng, and Kintetsu City Plaza Chairman Zhang Haohan came to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to send their sincere blessings. At the same time, in order to give back to the players who came to celebrate, red envelopes and inflatable Gorehow peripherals were also distributed at the scene, and the entire venue was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Since its first launch in 2004, "World of Warcraft" has attracted tens of millions of players with its rich story background, vast game world and deep social interaction. After the restart of the national server, the charm of this 20-year-old game has not diminished at all. The highest number of simultaneous online users exceeded 1 million for 80 consecutive days, breaking its record of nearly ten years.
The completion of the "Lightforged Gorehowl" sculpture is not only a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of "World of Warcraft", but also a reaffirmation of its influence and cultural value. This giant ax that symbolizes infinite courage will witness that "World of Warcraft" will continue to shine in the hearts of players in the future and write new legends.
