World of Warcraft (WoW) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). It is set in the Warcraft fantasy universe where players create avatars that explore the world, fight monsters, complete quests, and interact with other players' avatars.
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment and launched in 2004
Fourteen years later, in 2018, WoW Battle for Azeroth was released as the seventh expansion pack
Over 100 million accounts have been created since the initial release in 2004
Notable updates include: Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, Mists of Pandaria, Warlords of Draenor, Legion, and Battle for Azeroth
Developed and published by Square Enix. Set in the world of Hydaelyn and players can create their avatars known as the Warrior of Light. It was launched in 2010.
Developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSOFT. Set in the fantasy world of Tyria where the players can create their avatars and participate in various activities. It was launched in 2012.
Developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is set in the world of Tamriel, players can create avatars and explore the world while completing quests. It was launched in 2014.
Released in August 2019, it is a faithful recreation of the original WoW game before any expansion pack was introduced.
Released in August 2018, it is the seventh expansion pack for WoW. It introduces two new continents, new playable races, and gameplay features.
Released in November 2020, it is the eighth expansion pack for WoW. It introduces new zones, a level squish, and a new story involving the afterlife.
World of Warcraft, or WoW, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players create avatars that explore the game world, complete quests, fight monsters, and interact with other players' avatars.
Yes. Despite being released in 2004, WoW still has a large and active player base. In August 2019, Blizzard released World of Warcraft Classic, a faithful recreation of the original game before any expansion pack was introduced. It was met with high demand and server queues.
Yes. Players need to pay a monthly subscription fee to access the game. They can also purchase expansion packs and in-game items for additional fees.
Yes. While the game is designed to be a multiplayer experience, players can still engage in solo gameplay by completing quests and exploring the game world.
No. While there is a free trial that allows new players to level up to 20 for free, the full game requires a monthly subscription fee.