BlizzCon 2023 Charity Auction Launches!

Key Takeaways

• BlizzCon 2023 took place November 3-4, 2023 in Anaheim, the first in-person event since BlizzCon 2019 after a four-year hiatus.
• The charity auction ran October 30 – November 6, 2023 on eBay; all proceeds went to Direct Relief, a nonprofit providing medical resources to people in over 100 countries.
• Items included signed developer artwork from World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and Hearthstone teams, plus a one-of-a-kind original Lilith ink drawing and an Illidan gray cast sculpture.
• The auction concluded November 6, 2023; items listed here are historical records of what was available.
• Blizzard has raised over $5 million through in-game charity pets (Brightpaw, Cinder Kitten, Mischief) across multiple campaigns, continuing a gaming-for-charity tradition.

📌 Auction status: The BlizzCon 2023 charity auction ended November 6, 2023. Bidding is no longer active. This page documents the items that were available for historical reference.

BlizzCon 2023 Charity Auction

Blizzard returned BlizzCon to Anaheim in November 2023 after a four-year gap caused by the pandemic, and marked the occasion with an online charity auction benefiting Direct Relief. Running October 30 through November 6, 2023 on eBay, the auction offered signed developer artwork, limited-edition collectibles, and original studio pieces that don't exist anywhere else in the world. Proceeds funded Direct Relief's work providing medicines and medical supplies to healthcare facilities in resource-poor areas across over 100 countries.

Gaming communities have a documented history with charitable fundraising: events like Games Done Quick have raised over $50 million for causes including Médecins Sans Frontières and Prevent Cancer Foundation. Blizzard's own record includes over $5 million raised through in-game charity pets (Brightpaw for Make-A-Wish, Cinder Kitten for Red Cross, Mischief for domestic violence programs). The BlizzCon 2023 auction continued that track record through physical collectibles rather than digital items.

Auction Items

The October–November 2023 auction featured items spanning every major Blizzard franchise active at the time. Below are the highlights that appeared on the BlizzCon 2023 charity auction page:

World of Warcraft

Return to the Dragon Isles Framed Print, Signed by the World of Warcraft Team. Promotional art from the Dragonflight expansion, autographed by the WoW development team.

Signed The World of Warcraft Pop-Up Book (Limited Edition). A limited-edition interactive pop-up book signed by the creators, depicting Azeroth's iconic locations and characters.

Signed Illidan Gray Cast Sculpture. A gray cast sculpture of Illidan Stormrage, signed by its creators. Illidan remains one of WoW's most recognizable characters, appearing as the end boss of The Burning Crusade and central to the Legion storyline.

Diablo IV

Heroes of Sanctuary Framed Print, Signed by the Diablo IV Development Team. Artwork from Diablo IV featuring the heroes and villains of Sanctuary, autographed by the game's developers.

Signed Diablo IV Hardcore Heroes Lilith Sculpture. A prototype sculpture by Blizzard Senior Sculptor Brian Fay, originally created to commemorate the first 1,000 players to reach level 100 in Hardcore mode in Diablo 4. The auction piece is described as one of a kind in this form.

Lilith Framed Original Ink on Paper Drawing (One of a Kind). An original ink drawing of Lilith on paper, a unique studio piece rather than a reproduction.

Overwatch 2 and Hearthstone

Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Framed Print, Signed by the Overwatch 2 Development Team and Will Murai. A framed print from the Art of Overwatch Volume 2 book, signed by the Overwatch 2 team and artist Will Murai.

Exclusive Kiriko Plush Throw and Signed Kiriko Origin Story Mini Print. A Kiriko-themed plush throw blanket paired with a signed mini print from her Origin Story cinematic.

Festival of Legends Framed Print, Signed by Josh Tallman. Artwork from the Hearthstone Festival of Legends expansion, signed by Blizzard artist Josh Tallman.

BlizzCon Memorabilia

BlizzCon Key Art Framed Print Signed by 700+ Blizzard Employees. The official BlizzCon 2023 key art, autographed by over 700 Blizzard employees across all studios and teams.

Gryphon (Warcraft Rumble) Exclusive Development Team Holiday Gift: 2 Drinking Glasses. Two drinking glasses featuring a Gryphon design from Warcraft Rumble, described as an exclusive internal development team gift item.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did BlizzCon 2023 take place?

BlizzCon 2023 ran November 3–4, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. It was the first in-person BlizzCon since 2019. The 2020 and 2022 events were cancelled, and 2021 was held as a virtual-only event.

Who benefited from the BlizzCon 2023 charity auction proceeds?

All auction proceeds went to Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization that provides medicines, medical supplies, and healthcare resources to people affected by poverty or emergencies in over 100 countries. Direct Relief is a Charity Navigator top-rated organization and has been a consistent partner for major gaming charity campaigns.

Can I still bid on the BlizzCon 2023 charity auction items?

The auction ran October 30 through November 6, 2023 on eBay and has since concluded. The items listed in this article reflect what was available during that window. Any secondary market activity would occur on platforms like eBay independent of the original Blizzard-Direct Relief auction.

What is Direct Relief?

Direct Relief is a California-based nonprofit founded in 1948. The organization delivers medical resources (medications, medical equipment, emergency supplies) to healthcare facilities serving people in poverty or disaster zones across more than 100 countries. It consistently receives top ratings from Charity Navigator and Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance for financial efficiency.

How much has Blizzard raised for charity through in-game pets and events?

Blizzard has raised over $5 million through in-game charity items across multiple campaigns: Brightpaw raised approximately $1.7 million for Make-A-Wish, Cinder Kitten raised approximately $2.3 million for the American Red Cross, and Mischief raised approximately $2.5 million for domestic violence prevention programs. The BlizzCon 2023 auction added to this track record through physical collectibles rather than digital game content.

Where can I see photos of the BlizzCon 2023 charity auction items?

The official auction announcement was posted on the BlizzCon website (blizzcon.com) and Wowhead covered the auction listing in full at launch. The original eBay auction pages may still be accessible for historical reference, though bidding is no longer active.