WoW Forever Editions and Prices
Which editions does WoW Forever have, what do they cost and what's included? The game itself is part of the regular WoW subscription, so you don't have to buy anything. The upgrade packs mainly add the new Skyborne race, cosmetics and convenience. Here you'll find every pack compared, with a source for each detail.
- Base game: with subscription
- Skyborne from: $29.99 / €29.99
- Launch: Nov 5, 2026
- Collection until: Jan 11, 2027
Base access (subscription)
Included in the regular WoW subscription or game time official
- Access to WoW Forever with all eight classic races and all classes. official
- No box and no one-time purchase: all you need is an active WoW subscription or game time. official
- The same subscription also covers retail WoW and WoW Classic. official
- No WoW Token and no paid level boosts in Forever. per fan sites
Skyborne Heroic Pack
$29.99 · €29.99 · 218 CNY per fan sites
- Unlocks the new Skyborne race and the Zephras Isle starting zone. official
- Early name reservation for up to three characters. official
- The “Cerulean Prideclaw” mount (you learn the riding skill in game as usual). official
- Cosmetic items and housing decor for retail WoW. official
- One invite code for a friend (Invite-A-Friend). official
- No beta access and no game time. official
Skyborne Epic Pack
$59.99 · €59.99 per fan sites
- Everything in the Heroic Pack. official
- Beta access (ends October 22, 2026). official
- 30 days of game time from launch on November 4, 2026 (US time). official
- More cosmetics, tabards and pets. official
- Three friend invite codes in total. official
Warcraft Forever Collection
$79.99 · €79.99 per fan sites
- Everything in the Epic Pack. official
- Plus Warcraft III: Reforged and the new “Forsaken Kingdom” campaign. official
- Extra figures for housing. official
- Only available until January 11, 2027. official
Collector's Edition
$150 per fan sites
- Physical collector's edition, sold through Blizzard's merchandise store. official
- Backorders ship in February 2027. official
- We're still checking exactly which in-game items are included; rely on the details in the store. unconfirmed
All packs compared
| Contents | Subscription | Heroic | Epic | Collection | Collector's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play WoW Forever (with subscription) | yes | yes | yes | yes | not announced |
| Skyborne race | no | yes | yes | yes | not announced |
| Early name reservation | no | yes | yes | yes | not announced |
| Cerulean Prideclaw mount | no | yes | yes | yes | not announced |
| Beta access | no | no | yes | yes | not announced |
| 30 days of game time | no | no | yes | yes | not announced |
| Friend invite codes | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | not announced |
| Warcraft III: Reforged and “Forsaken Kingdom” | no | no | no | yes | not announced |
The “Collector’s” column shows question marks until we can reliably confirm the collector's edition's in-game contents.
Which edition is right for me?
- You just want to play and don't need a new race: the subscription is enough, no pack required.
- You want to play Skyborne or secure your preferred name early: get at least the Heroic Pack.
- You don't have a subscription yet: the Epic Pack includes 30 days of game time, so it's better value than Heroic plus one month of subscription.
- You also want Warcraft III: Reforged with the “Forsaken Kingdom” campaign: get the Collection, but only until Jan 11, 2027.
Regions and prices
- Americas and Oceania, Europe, Korea and Taiwan, according to the Battle.net Shop. per fan sites
- In mainland China, NetEase runs the game, launching at the same time as the rest of the world. official
- In China, the Heroic Pack costs 218 CNY and does not include beta access there. per fan sites
- We haven't reliably confirmed prices in pounds, won and Taiwan dollars yet. The store shows you the price for your region. unconfirmed
You'll find the current price for your region and a link to the store on the official WoW Forever page.
Key dates
- Early name reservation with every pack: Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026. official
- Release: Nov 5, 2026. official
- End of the Warcraft Forever Collection: Jan 11, 2027. official
- All other dates are in the Roadmap.
Sources: official = official Blizzard announcement, per fan sites = only backed by fan sites, the press or store quotes, unconfirmed = conflicting or unconfirmed.
FAQ
Do I have to buy a pack for WoW Forever?
No. WoW Forever is included in the regular WoW subscription. The packs are optional upgrades, mainly for the new Skyborne race.
Do I still need a subscription with a pack?
Yes. No pack replaces the subscription. Only the Epic Pack and the Collection include 30 days of game time; after that, your regular subscription continues.
How much do the WoW Forever editions cost?
According to store prices quoted in the press: Skyborne Heroic Pack $29.99 / €29.99, Skyborne Epic Pack $59.99 / €59.99, Warcraft Forever Collection $79.99 / €79.99. The Collector's Edition costs $150.
Can I play Skyborne without a pack?
No. Skyborne requires an upgrade pack, at minimum the Skyborne Heroic Pack.
Does the Heroic Pack include beta access?
No. Beta access starts with the Epic Pack. The beta ends on October 22, 2026.
How long is the Warcraft Forever Collection available?
Blizzard is only selling the Collection until Jan 11, 2027. The Heroic and Epic Packs have not been announced as time-limited.
Is there a real-money shop or WoW Token in WoW Forever?
According to the Blizzard FAQ as quoted by fan sites, there is no WoW Token and no paid level boosts. Cosmetics come through the packs.
As of Oct 15, 2026. Prices and contents may change; Blizzard's details in your region's store are authoritative.
More WoW Forever Guides
- What's New in WoW Forever?
Every change compared to Classic at a glance. - Forever vs. Classic
Every difference, topic by topic, with sources. - Rulesets and Names
Normal, PvP, RP, Hardcore and name reservation. - Races and Classes
Skyborne and every race and class combination. - Raids
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia from Dec 9, 2026. - PvP
Honor, rank points, ranks 1–14 and the new battleground. - Legacy System
65 challenges, three trees, cosmetic rewards. - Which class suits me?
Quiz with 8 questions and a class recommendation. - Best professions
Which profession suits which class. - Making gold
Honest ways to earn gold, no buying, no bots. - Release and Countdown
Every date up to the raid launch. - Roadmap
Dates and phases through 2027, confirmed or open. - Class quests
Every class quest chain for each class, by level. - Class trainers
Where every class finds its trainers, with coordinates. - Macros
Ready-made macros for all nine classes to copy. - Dungeon quests
Every quest to pick up before each dungeon as a checklist. - Quest Chains
Every quest chain by zone, in the right order. - Librams and Arcanums
All eight librams with materials, costs and bonuses. - Tier list
The strongest classes and specs by role. - Skyborne guide
The new race: factions, racial abilities and starting zone. - Hardcore
What is confirmed and what is still open. - Onyxia attunement
Every attunement quest as a checklist. - Launch time worldwide
When WoW Forever launches in your time zone. - Server status
Servers, queues and known issues during launch week. - What to do at which level?
Zones, quests and dungeons for every level. - Riding
Required level, cost and mounts. - Camping
Every camp object and what it does. - Lockpicking
Rogue guide, skill 1–300. - Pick Pocket
What rogues can steal and where. - Install addons
How to get addons into WoW Forever. - Launch checklist
Your day-one checklist for WoW Forever. - Legacy planner
Plan the perk trees and tick off all 65 challenges. - Patch notes
What changes in the game data from build to build.