Does Blizzard delete inactive characters?

We don't delete Blizzard accounts for inactivity unless they are completely empty, and it's been years since it was last used. It may be the case that you are using the wrong email, or worse yet, that someone gained access to the account and changed the email.

Does Blizzard delete your characters?

Yes, within 120 days of deletion. After the above retention periods, deleted characters are purged from the database and will no longer be visible on the character restoration list. Customer support cannot delete characters from the restoration list.

How long does Blizzard keep WoW characters?

Yes, within 90 days of deletion. Yes, within 120 days of deletion. If a character doesn't appear on your list, it means it was purged from the database because it was below level 50 and it was deleted too long ago. Purged characters cannot be restored by any means.

Does World of Warcraft delete your characters?

we don't wipe characters. You should find them primarily on Ravencrest and Dark Iron with a few low levels on Blackrock, Icecrown and Lightbringer. Keep in mind, the website may not list characters that haven't been logged into for awhile so be sure you are checking the correct realm in the World of Warcraft client.

What happened to all my WoW characters?

If you've returned to World of Warcraft after a long absence, you may need to refresh your character stats. To do so: Select the realm your characters were on, on the character select screen. Create a new character on that realm to refresh your character list.

Deleting and Cleaning Up My WoW Characters

How to find all deleted characters on WoW account?

Unfortunately, there is no way to pull up a list of all your deleted characters. It can only be done by realm, through the Wow client. Are you looking for a particular character?

Why are all my WoW characters locked?

If your character is locked, it is most likely connected to a payment issue. Please check the status of your payment on your Order History page and consult below based on the status.

Why do people quit World of Warcraft?

Blizzard had gone through a workplace harassment scandal in 2021, leading many players and content creators to leave WoW behind. This, coupled with the sour reaction from the community to Shadowlands, led the MMO to one of the lowest subscriber counts since it launched in 2004.

What does inactive mean on WoW?

Inactive means having a subscription, logging in does not really matter for name releases. Names are usually released in batches through out the expansion now, and not really advertised, so no, there would be no specific information on a particular name or when it would be available.

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.

Will Blizzard no longer name characters after real people?

“Going forward, in-game characters will no longer be named after real employees,” developers said, “and we will be more thoughtful and discerning about adding real world references in future Overwatch content.”

Do Blizzard accounts expire?

Accounts expire after 90 days of inactivity, and after that point someone else can claim the same account name.

How long until a WoW account is deleted?

You're done! Blizzard states that requests to delete your blizzard account may take up to 30 days to complete. Although it's a bit annoying to have to wait up to 30 days, once the process is finished the deletion is permanent.

Why did Blizzard lock characters?

Blizzard says the issue is tied to how it tracks player progression across Overwatch 2's servers. But this isn't even the first time users have experienced this glitch since Overwatch 2 was released.

Does Cancelling WoW subscription delete characters?

They never go away, even if you delete them (you can get them restored.)

Does Battle.net delete your account?

If you wish to delete your account, you may create a request to remove personal information from your account. Proceeding with this erasure request will permanently remove all personal information from your Battle.net Account. Information that will be removed includes: Name.

Does inactive still mean not active?

inactive, idle, inert, passive, supine mean not engaged in work or activity. inactive applies to anyone or anything not in action or in operation or at work.

How long can you be idle on WoW?

You are marked AFK automatically after 5 minutes without any interaction. You'll be logged off and sent to the character selection screen if you are AFK for 30 minutes. You'll be disconnected from the server if you remain at the character selection screen for 30 minutes.

Can you take over an inactive guild in WoW?

You can claim the leadership of your guild if your Guild Master has been offline for 90 consecutive days, and you are ranked second, third, or fourth in your guild roster. If you meet these requirements, check below to see how to dethrone your Guild Master.

Why is China banning WoW?

But after 14 years and millions of players in China, the two firms announced in November that talks over renewing their operating contract had failed to lead to an agreement. As a result, WoW's Chinese servers will go offline at midnight local time on Tuesday.

Why can't China play WoW?

American gaming company Activision Blizzard, the title owner of World of Warcraft, suspended services and shut down its servers in China, because of a licensing disagreement with their partner, the Chinese gaming giant NetEase.

Is WoW still addictive?

World of Warcraft is a game that never ends. You can play for hours and hours and hours and still not even come close to completing every mission. That's one of the reasons why it can be so addictive.

Why is my old WoW character gone?

You may be logged in to the wrong Battle.net account. Log out of the Battle.net app and log back in using the correct email address. Check BlizzardCS on Twitter for breaking news and information on our services. If you've returned to World of Warcraft after a long absence, you may need to refresh your character stats.

Is there a 50 character limit in WoW?

You can have the following maximum number of characters across all realms on a single WoW account: 60 in Modern WoW. 50 in WoW Classic Era. 50 in Wrath Classic.

Why is my WoW character level 50?

The Level 50 Character Boost service levels a character on your account to level 50. World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Heroic and Epic Editions include a Level 50 Character Boost. If you have any unused boost from a previous expansion, it was converted to a level 50 boost.