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The system requirements for World of Warcraft (WoW) vary depending on the expansion and whether you're playing the retail version (World of Warcraft: Dragonflight) or World of Warcraft Classic (including Wrath of the Lich King Classic). Below are the official minimum and recommended system requirements as of the latest updates. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight (Retail) Minimum Requirements (Low Settings, 1080p) OS: Windows 10 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 RAM: 8 GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB Storage: SSD with 128GB available space Internet: Broadband connection DirectX: Version 12 Recommended Requirements (High Settings, 1080p) OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X RAM: 16 GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Storage: SSD with 128GB available space Internet: Broadband connection DirectX: Version 12 World of Warcraft Classic (Including Wrath of the Lich King Classic) Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 7 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 or AMD FX 8300 RAM: 4 GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon RX 560 Storage: 70GB available space (HDD or SSD) Internet: Broadband connection DirectX: Version 11 Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X RAM: 8 GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 Storage: SSD with 70GB available space Internet: Broadband connection DirectX: Version 12 Additional Notes Mac Requirements: WoW also supports macOS; check Blizzard's official site for details. Ray Tracing: Dragonflight supports ray-traced shadows, requiring an RTX 20-series or RX 6000-series GPU. Performance: An SSD is highly recommended for faster load times. For the most up-to-date requirements, visit the official Blizzard support page. Would you like recommendations for optimizing performance in WoW?

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About This Game

The system requirements for World of Warcraft (WoW) vary depending on the expansion and whether you're playing the retai...

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
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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