Do you need a separate subscription for WoW Classic?

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

Do you pay a separate subscription for WoW Classic?

Join millions of players and enter a world of myth, magic, and endless adventure. With a single subscription, you can access World of Warcraft and WoW Classic, including Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

Do you have to have a subscription to play WoW Classic?

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.

Do I need to install WoW Classic separately?

Modern World of Warcraft, WoW Classic, and Burning Crusade Classic are all installed through the Battle.net desktop app. Each game version must be installed separately. Each game version has different minimum system requirements.

Can I play WoW Classic and retail with same subscription?

You can launch the game simultaneously for every subscription you have, at least on the same computer. It can be classic or retail on each subscription, but not both inside one subscription. So, for instance, you might play Retail on WoW1 while Classic is running at the same time on WoW2.

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Should I buy WoW solo classic or retail?

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.

Can you transfer characters from retail WoW to classic?

Characters cannot be transferred between World of Warcraft® and WoW® Classic. Certain restrictions apply, so visit our Support article for more details.

Can I just get WoW Classic?

WoW Classic is not a standalone game and does not have a trial version. In order to access the Classic realms, you just need game time on your main WoW account.

How to play WoW Classic only?

To play WoW Classic, you'll need to download Blizzard's Battle.net launcher from the company's official site. Once that's downloaded and you've subscribed to World of Warcraft, simply download the game using the launcher and wait for that process to complete.

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.

How long can I play WoW Classic for free?

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 Classic included in retail?

Meanwhile, 'Retail' is a colloquial term players started using after the release of WoW Classic and it simply refers to the current version of the game. It generally refers to the current expansion, but some players like to get a bit more specific and use it to denote the current patch.

Do you have to buy WoW or just subscribe?

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.

How much is WoW Classic per month?

It's simply included in the price of the $14.99/month subscription payment you might already make to play the game now. Blizzard made it easy for existing players to give WoW Classic a shot, and for newcomers and returning players to understand the subscription model immediately. If you need to subscribe, here's how.

Can I buy WoW permanently?

No, WoW is an ongoing subscription service like Netflix. Pay for each month you want to play.

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.

Why won't it let me play WoW Classic?

You are probably trying to log into classic on a Warcraft account that doesn't have game time. The game time only allows you to log into the classic account that has it, it is not battle.net account wide. For instance, if you play retail on the character Allistrazza on WoW1 then you can only play classic on WoW1.

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Can you still play regular WoW Classic?

Can you still play regular WoW Classic? Many players, new and old, are returning to Vanilla WoW, now called Classic Era. This is the permanent level-60 version of the game, initially released in 2019. And yes, people are still playing it and having fun doing all of the things that classic WoW has to offer.

What do I need to buy to play WoW Classic?

To gain full access to World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft Classic, you will need to add game time to your account. This will automatically give you access to all in-game content, excluding the most recent expansion. If you want to access the current expansion, you will need to purchase a copy of it.

Is anyone still playing WoW Classic?

Many players, new and old, are returning to Vanilla WoW, now called Classic Era. This is the permanent level-60 version of the game, initially released in 2019. And yes, people are still playing it and having fun doing all of the things that classic WoW has to offer.

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.

Why can't i play WoW Classic and retail at the same time?

Classic and retail is the same server (network) and as such use the same access key. The disadvantage of not having to pay an additional sub to have both is we are not paying for two access keys so cant play both at once.

What is the character limit in WoW Classic?

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.

How much is a transfer WoW Classic?

During this sale, the regular 6 Character Transfer bundle will be replaced with an 8-character transfer bundle option at the same price as the normal 6-character transfer of $80.00.