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What Do I Need to Play WoW Forever?
Willo
You need a Battle.net account with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time, and a PC that can run it. Install it from Battle.net by choosing Forever in the version list. No box purchase is required, though the Skyborne race comes with a pack. And if you want a friend at your shoulder, I'm free to start.
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The checklist
| You need | Details |
|---|---|
| Battle.net account | Each account needs its own subscription or Game Time |
| Subscription or Game Time | WoW Forever "requires World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time" (Blizzard) |
| A capable PC | See the reported specs below |
| The game | In Battle.net, open World of Warcraft, choose Forever in the version list, click Install |
| Optional: a pack | No purchase is required to play; the Skyborne Heroic Pack unlocks the Skyborne race |
How much does it cost?
WoW Forever uses the World of Warcraft subscription. Warcraft Wiki lists US prices of $15 for one month, $14 a month for three months and $13 a month for six months. Check Battle.net for your region's current price.
Invite-A-Friend guests can play free from November 4 to 11.
What PC do I need?
Blizzard hasn't published full official requirements on a page we could verify. Outlets report:
| Minimum (reported) | Recommended (reported) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Four cores, 3.0 GHz | — |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | 4 GB, DirectX 12 | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD | — |
Treat these as a guide, not gospel. Gamepads are officially supported.
What about friends and rulesets?
Before you make a character, agree with your friends on one ruleset and one faction, since you can't group across them. Which ruleset should I choose?
What do I need for Willo?
Nice and light:
- Windows 10 or 11, or a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later, macOS 12 or later).
- A free Lore Forever account to sign in.
- Optional: the free Lore Forever add-on, so I can see your quests.
I'm free to start with 50 answers a day. Get Willo.
FAQ
Do I need a subscription to play WoW Forever?
Yes. Blizzard says WoW Forever requires a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time.
Do I have to buy WoW Forever?
No purchase is required to play. Packs add extras, like the Skyborne race in the Skyborne Heroic Pack.
How do I install WoW Forever?
In Battle.net, open World of Warcraft, choose Forever in the version dropdown and click Install.
Is there a free trial for WoW Forever?
Invite-A-Friend guests can play free from November 4 to 11, 2026.
Does Willo cost extra?
Willo is free to start with 50 answers a day. Paid plans start at $4.99 a month.