In an official release, Blizzard has unveiled the ins and outs of the final Esport season of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. This article focuses exclusively on the Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) 2020.
The complete post can be found below:
Quick Facts
- MDIs will now be broadcast on the official Warcraft YouTube channel instead of Twitch
- Opening of the festivities on April 11, 2020
- Competitors are now divided into two divisions: Europe/Asia (EU/Asia) and Americas (AMER).
- The final prize pool is $300,000.
- Operation: Mechagone and the Awakened Affix make their entrance to the MDIs
Blizzard Official Announcement
Where to watch
We’re back, dungeon-runners! The Mythic Dungeon International (MDI) is coming to YouTube beginning April 11. There have been some major changes this year, but the MDI is still pushing the craziest keys and facing the most fearsome affixes. Here’s everything you need to know.
Format changes
- The Europe and Asia Division (EU/Asia) includes players from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Korea, China and Taiwan.
- The Americas Division (AMER) includes players from the Americas, Australia and New Zealand.
The division of a team depends on where the majority of its players reside.
This MDI season would not be one of the most promising without an on-site LAN! This season's final will invite our elite teams to compete for an extraordinary $300,000 endowment.
Broadcast Schedule
All MDI Cups will broadcast on Saturdays and Sundays local region time on the Warcraft YouTube channel. See below for the broadcast dates and start times by region.
New Dungeon: Operation Mechagon
We have added a new dungeon to this year's rotation: Operation Mechagon. This dungeon contains 8 bosses in two separate wings.
New Affix: Awakened
The Visions of N'Zoth update marks the beginning of a new competitive season and introduces the Awakened affix.
When the Awakened affix is active, players find obelisks scattered throughout the dungeons, acting as portals to the dark world of Ny'alotha. On the other side of the veil, players will face a powerful servant of N'Zoth, who will reappear alongside the last boss of the instance if not defeated.
Now more than ever, teams will have to push their limits to be the fastest.
Language Streams
Casters
As most esports events of this period, the MDI will be affected by the coronavirus outbreak, meaning that the event will be moving to broadcast remotely.
Youtube and Twitch content creator Imane "Pokimane" Anys announced a $50,000 investment in the University of California Irvine's esport program. Starting in 2022, four students will be helped in this way and a scholarship will be awarded each year to a lucky winner.
