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Datamine Points to WoW’s First Pride Event ‘Darkspear Dash’ in Late June

The move formalizes a long-running player fundraiser.

Overview

  • Reporting that surfaced Monday points to a new microholiday called Darkspear Dash found in World of Warcraft’s 12.0.5 Midnight patch files.
  • The event would mark the game’s first Blizzard-run Pride celebration and takes its cue from the community’s Running of the Trolls charity run.
  • The datamine lists June 27–29 on the Feathermoon-US server with a parade route from the Echo Isles to Silvermoon City’s fountain.
  • Leaked assets show Pride-themed rewards, including a rainbow item, a tabard, and effects that leave a rainbow trail when players move.
  • Blizzard has not confirmed the details, though organizer Dravvie said on Reddit that talks with the WoW team began about two years ago.