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World of Warcraft (WoW) was officially released on November 23, 2004, in North America, followed by releases in other regions shortly after. Heres a quick breakdown of key expansions and their release dates: Vanilla WoW: November 23, 2004 The Burning Crusade: January 16, 2007 Wrath of the Lich King: November 13, 2008 Cataclysm: December 7, 2010 Mists of Pandaria: September 25, 2012 Warlords of Draenor: November 13, 2014 Legion: August 30, 2016 Battle for Azeroth: August 14, 2018 Shadowlands: November 23, 2020 Dragonflight: November 28, 2022 The War Within (upcoming): Expected 2024 Would you like details on a specific expansion or version?

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About This Game

World of Warcraft (WoW) was officially released on November 23, 2004, in North America, followed by releases in other re...

Key Features

  • Massive open world with diverse environments
  • Rich storyline spanning multiple expansions
  • Challenging dungeons and raids
  • Player vs Player combat systems
  • Guild system for team play
  • Extensive character customization
  • Regular content updates

Latest Expansion: The War Within

Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.

Game Information

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Genre: MMORPG
Players: Massively Multiplayer

Subscription Plans

$14.99/month Monthly
$41.97/3 months Quarterly
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Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 / AMD FX 8300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB SSD space

Player Reviews

EpicGamer42
December 15, 2024
5.0

Amazing expansion!

The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.

RaidLeader99
December 12, 2024
4.0

Great raids, some bugs

The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.

Latest News & Updates

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Patch 11.0.5 Now Live

Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.

December 14, 2024 Blizzard Entertainment
News

Holiday Event: Winter's Veil

Celebrate the season with special quests, unique rewards, and festive activities throughout Azeroth. Event runs until January 2nd.

December 10, 2024 Community Team