Do I have to buy all the WoW expansions?

World of Warcraft is not sold separately, only the latest expansion (currently Dragonflight) is sold separately. If you start a subscription or you buy game time, you immediately have access to all previous World of Warcraft expansions, and you can play all the content and all the maps up to level 60.

Can you play WoW with just a subscription?

Q: Do I need a subscription to play WoW? A: A WoW subscription or non-recurring game time is required to play any characters above level 20. No subscription is required for characters between levels 1 and 20. Please note that some social features may be disabled if an active subscription expires.

Can you play Shadowlands without other expansions?

In order for your account to be considered eligible for free access to Shadowlands and the character boost, Blizzard's announcement post confirms that you have to have an expansion license for a previous WoW expansion.

Are WoW Classic expansions free?

Access to WoW Classic is included in and available to all players with an active World of Warcraft subscription—no additional purchase required.

How to get WoW expansion free?

Click the gift icon* on the top right side of the app, next to the notification bell icon. In the confirmation window, look for your gifts and click the CLAIM button. Launch World of Warcraft® and enjoy your FREE copy of the Shadowlands Base Edition and Level 50 Character Boost.

WoW Expansions Ranked

Can you just install WoW Classic?

Modern WoW is free to download and play until level 20. If you want to install and play WoW Classic or Wrath of the Lich King Classic, you are required to have game time or a subscription.

Can I play Shadowlands with just a subscription?

With the start of Dragonflight, World of Warcraft players can now experience all of Shadowlands simply by subscribing to the game. Players interested in starting World of Warcraft can access its free trial up to level 20. From there, players can continue to play simply by subscribing.

Do I need to buy WoW Shadowlands or subscription?

Content creator MrGM discovered that Shadowlands is included in the Base version of the game and only an active subscription is required to play all the current content up to Dragonflight.

What is max level in WoW?

A World of Warcraft player has taken the art of leveling to new heights, having reached the game's recently increased max level of 70 without ever stepping off the tutorial boat that takes players to the Exile's Reach starter zone.

Can you permanently buy WoW?

No, WoW is an ongoing subscription service like Netflix.

Why do people pay monthly for WoW?

This monthly fee allows players to enjoy all of the locations and elements of the MMORPG were previously locked, including access to all of the World of Warcraft expansions that have already been released.

How far can you play WoW without subscription?

World of Warcraft is always FREE to play up to level 20, but in order to play high level characters you'll need a subscription.

Is WoW game time more expensive than subscription?

In both cases the prices fairly the same, so a choice between a subscription and game time can be boiled down mostly to figuring out how regularly you're going to play the game.

What is better WoW or WoW Classic?

Classic Wow is more suitable for players who enjoy earning their wins the hard way. In Shadowlands WoW, you can reach higher levels within a short time, making this version best suitable for players who like quick progress.

What happens when WoW subscription ends?

After canceling, your World of Warcraft account will be playable until your current game time expires. Your account status will then change to Inactive and you can pick up from where you left off by adding more game time.

Do you have to pay for WoW every month?

Includes access to World of Warcraft and Wrath of the Lich King Classic! Billed every 6 months. Cancel online anytime.

What expansions are included in WoW subscription?

World of Warcraft is not sold separately, only the latest expansion (currently Dragonflight) is sold separately. If you start a subscription or you buy game time, you immediately have access to all previous World of Warcraft expansions, and you can play all the content and all the maps up to level 60.

What happens if you don't buy Shadowlands?

The only requirement to claim a free upgrade to Shadowlands is a previous WoW expansion attached to your WoW account. If you played WoW during a previous expansion, such as Battle for Azeroth, but didn't buy Shadowlands, you should have a free copy of the game waiting for you when next you log in.

How does WoW subscription work?

Recurring Subscription

Subscriptions will automatically recur at your chosen rate (monthly, every three months, or every six months) using your preferred method of payment until canceled. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Can I enjoy WoW without Shadowlands?

The answer to this is yes and no… On one hand you do need to have Shadowlands to purchase Dragonflight but Shadowlands has actually been added to the subscription of the game so simply having a subscription means you own Shadowlands!

Should I play Classic or regular WoW?

If you're a fan of MMORPG grind and challenging gameplay, and the subpar visuals are not a problem for you, you should pick up the classic version. But if you want to enjoy the fun adventure, unrestrained by slow progress, filled with wight expansions worth of content, then the retail WoW was made just for you.

Do I only need subscription for WoW and Classic?

Common Problems. To play World of Warcraft you must add game time or a subscription to your World of Warcraft account. Adding game time or a subscription allows you to play past level 20 in Modern WoW, and play WoW Classic and Burning Crusade Classic without any restriction.

Can I play WoW Classic without buying Shadowlands?

Do I need to buy WoW Shadowlands or subscription? Content creator MrGM discovered that Shadowlands is included in the Base version of the game and only an active subscription is required to play all the current content up to Dragonflight.