World of Warcraft Subscription
Irvine, California, United States
What it is
World of Warcraft Subscription provides access to World of Warcraft, an online game where players take fantasy-hero roles and explore Azeroth. An active subscription also includes WoW Classic, which does not require a separate purchase while subscription access or non-recurring game time remains active. The free trial covers World of Warcraft but not WoW Classic. Characters above level 20 require a subscription or non-recurring game time. Upgrading makes social features such as guilds, unrestricted in-game chat, and the Auction House available. The game runs on Windows and macOS and requires a broadband internet connection. Installation and launching use the Battle.net desktop app. Subscription choices are billed monthly, every three months, every six months, or every 12 months, and each listed option can be cancelled online anytime. Blizzard recommends an authenticator for additional account security.
For and against
For
- Includes World of Warcraft and WoW Classic
- Free trial available
- Runs on Windows and macOS
- Multiple billing intervals
- Online multiplayer world
Against
- Trial excludes WoW Classic
- Characters above level 20 require paid access
- Broadband internet connection required
The verdict
The subscription combines World of Warcraft with WoW Classic access and offers a level-limited trial. Players should note the connection requirement, trial restrictions, and unlisted plan prices.
Who it suits
It suits players seeking an online fantasy world with multiplayer features on Windows or macOS. The trial is useful for trying World of Warcraft up to level 20 before subscribing.
Plans and prices
12-Month Special Offer
Subscription access to World of Warcraft and WoW Classic
Read 4 Oct 2026 · eu.shop.battle.net
1 Month
Subscription access to World of Warcraft and WoW Classic
Read 4 Oct 2026 · eu.shop.battle.net
3 Months
Subscription access to World of Warcraft and WoW Classic
Read 4 Oct 2026 · eu.shop.battle.net
6-Month Special Offer
Subscription access to World of Warcraft and WoW Classic
Read 4 Oct 2026 · eu.shop.battle.net
On the record
- Account security
- Blizzard recommends using an authenticator to add an additional layer of account security.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Classic access
- WoW Classic does not require a separate purchase when the account has an active subscription or non-recurring game time.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Content limit
- A subscription or non-recurring game time is required to play characters above level 20.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- The free trial lets players access playable World of Warcraft content through level 20.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Launcher
- The Battle.net desktop app is used to install and launch World of Warcraft.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- PC and Mac
- The game lists Windows and macOS system requirements and requires a broadband internet connection.wow-site-bwa-production-eks-prod-use1-01.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Blizzard says it takes steps to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security of information it or its vendors handle.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Social features
- The trial page says upgrading makes social features such as guilds, unrestricted in-game chat, and the Auction House available.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Subscription access
- A subscription includes access to World of Warcraft and WoW Classic.eu.shop.battle.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The free trial page directs players with further questions to Blizzard support articles.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Trial restriction
- The free trial is not available for WoW Classic.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it is
- World of Warcraft is an online game where players take the roles of fantasy heroes and explore the world of Azeroth.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · read 4 Oct 2026
