As the gaming community ushers in the new year, Blizzard Entertainment and Prime Gaming have joined forces to unveil an exclusive reward for World of Warcraft enthusiasts. Revealed just in time for the impending arrival of 2024, players of the iconic MMORPG can now lay claim to a limited-time offering that adds a dash of excitement to their virtual adventures.
Until January 30, World of Warcraft players who seamlessly link their Battle.net and Prime Gaming accounts will be able to bolster their collections in Dragonflight with the inclusion of the Swift Windsteed mount.
The revelation of this Prime Gaming reward follows closely on the heels of World of Warcraft’s ambitious 2024 roadmap. Both the retail and Classic versions of the game are set to receive updates in the coming months, with Dragonflight and Wrath of the Lich King Classic taking center stage in January.
In the realm of Dragonflight, the Seeds of Renewal content update promises an engaging experience for players. The expansion’s narrative will reach its epilogue, culminating in the reclamation of the fallen kingdom of Gilneas, which had been shattered over a decade ago during the Cataclysm. Meanwhile, Wrath of the Lich King Classic players can anticipate a journey into the Ruby Sanctum, where they will face off against the twilight dragon Halion in a precursory battle leading up to the Cataclysm Classic expansion slated for later in the year.
For avid mount collectors in Dragonflight, the opportunity to acquire the Swift Windsteed is now within reach. Subscribers to Amazon Prime and Prime Gaming will find themselves soaring through the skies on this majestic mount. Originally introduced during the Mists of Pandaria expansion for a cost of $25 on the in-game Cash Shop, the Swift Windsteed’s availability has undergone a transformation. With the advent of Twitch Drops, the Prime Gaming collaboration, and the introduction of the Trading Post in Dragonflight, certain mounts and pets from the Cash Shop have been relocated for broader accessibility. The Swift Windsteed itself made a prior appearance as a Twitch Drop in December 2022, celebrating the launch of Dragonflight.
World of Warcraft Prime Gaming Reward for January 2024
Swift Windsteed (December 26, 2023, to January 30, 2024)
In the preceding month of December 2023, World of Warcraft enthusiasts were treated to the Tabard of Fury as the Prime Gaming reward. Interestingly, this tabard had previously been part of the WoW Trading Card Game (TCG) as a loot card. However, the clock is ticking on the Prime Gaming collaboration, as it was announced as a one-year program starting in April 2023. The community awaits with bated breath to discover what additional treasures Blizzard has in store for Prime Gaming in the program’s final months or if it will make a triumphant return in the future.
While the future performance of the Swift Windsteed as a dynamic flying mount in the War Within expansion remains to be seen, World of Warcraft enthusiasts now have another steed to ride into the heat of battle. As we step into 2024, Azeroth appears poised for an exciting and promising journey. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the world of Warcraft, the allure of exclusive rewards and epic adventures awaits in the ever-expanding realms of Azeroth.
