Why does WoW subscription cost so much?

Because it's an MMO and the subscription goes toward sustaining a game that gets updates throughout its lifetime. That said, you could earn in-game gold to pay your sub with WoW tokens if it really is that much of a hardship to pay the sub.

Why does World of Warcraft still have a subscription fee?

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.

Is WoW still $15 a month?

They have a game called World Of Warcraft RETAIL, and THAT game is $15 a month. Classic is just something you get access to as an added bonus for paying for Retail. Blizzard has always maintained this.

Can I buy WoW instead of subscription?

If you do not want to set up a subscription for World of Warcraft, you can buy 60 days of Game Time on our Shop. You can use Battle.net Balance to pay. Important: Buying a recurring subscription can sometimes grant exclusive rewards like mounts. Buying game time will not grant those rewards.

What is the best way to buy WoW subscription?

The easiest way to purchase WoW game time is via the Battle.net Shop. You can purchase this recurring subscription for money (via Credit Card or Paypal). You can also acquire a WoW game time subscription through redeeming a pre-paid time card at the Code Management Page or your Account Management page.

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How to play WoW without paying?

As mentioned, WoW is free for characters up to level 20. So when you first play WoW, it'll be for free. Characters in the free version of WoW are capped at level 20 and you'll not be able to play the latest content.

Can I still play WoW if I cancel my subscription?

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.

What happens if you don't pay WoW subscription?

Miss a payment, and your license to use the mount and the game can be revoked. It is as simple as that. Of course, Blizzard can use whatever means and seek whatever remedies that it is owed, like the rest of your subscription, if your country provides for it.

What happens if you stop paying your WoW subscription?

Nothing happens. Your account goes into a starter type account, and if you wait two expansions your names might be freed up. But no characters are deleted.

How many WoW players per month?

According to Active Player, Overwatch 2 currently averages 1,714,331 players a day and a total of 25,714,974 active users in the last 30 days. This is up from March 2023 and sees a small rise in playerbase from the beginning of 2023.

How many people play WoW monthly on average?

According to estimates, World of Warcraft has around 8.5 million monthly players. In the last 3 years, the monthly active players have ranged from 7.2 million (lowest in September 2019) to 9.5 million (highest in July 2021). The game had 9.48 million monthly active players in January 2023, almost beating the record.

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.

How long can I play WoW for free?

Modern World of Warcraft is free to play up to level 20. You need Game Time or a Subscription if you want to: Play past level 20 in Modern WoW. Play WoW Classic or Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

What is the 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.

How do I get Shadowlands for free?

All Battle.net accounts that do not currently have the Shadowlands expansion attached and that had any expansion license attached to the account in the past will receive the Shadowlands Base Edition and a Level 50 Character Boost FREE (no purchase necessary).

Will Blizzard refund WoW subscription?

We'll refund certain World of Warcraft services within three days of purchase. Examples include: Race, Name, or Faction Changes. Character Transfers.

How long does a WoW subscription last?

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 buy WoW subscription with Blizzard balance?

It is not possible to pay a recurring subscription with Battle.net Balance, but you can use Balance to buy digital game time. Digital game time can be purchased in the Battle.net Shop and works similarly to prepaid game cards — payment is not recurring.

How much does 100% riding cost WoW?

In WoW Classic, the riding skill is 20 gold, but the cost of the epic mount is 1000 gold.

What is the most expensive WoW account?

In September 2007, a World of Warcraft account for a level-70 night elf rogue called "Zeuzo" was reported to have been sold for almost £5,000 (€7,000). The account was able to attract such a high fee because it featured "magical" items such as the twin Warglaives of Azzinoth, owned by only a few WoW players.

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Is World of Warcraft worth playing 2023?

Endgame content aside, every version of World of Warcraft has its merits and the game as a whole still holds up in 2023, although the long-running MMORPG is definitely not as impressive as it used to be. Visually, even the latest expansion barely holds up to recent MMOs, let alone big-budget single-player games.

Is World of Warcraft free to play 2023?

You can return to WoW without a subscription until March 12, 2023. After that date, you can only enjoy a free trial experience limited to Level 20.