If you have long wanted to get acquainted with the popular online game World of Warcraft(MMORPG), then it's time! And there is no need to purchase the game (plus all add-ons) and pay a monthly subscription. All you need to do is register an account with the service. Battle.net and download starting game client.
True, this version of the game has some limitations. For example, the maximum character level is 20, the profession skill is not more than 100, it is forbidden to participate in trade (auctions). But this is quite enough to get the impression of the game. In this article, I'll show you how to get started...
So let's go to World of Warcraft account creation page and press the button " try» (Start version is free).
The registration page opens, on which we fill in all the required fields ( The country, First Name Last Name, Email, Password, Birthday, Secret Question/Answer, captcha). Do not invent, indicate real data. Otherwise, if your account is stolen (especially if you switch to a paid account), you will not be able to get it back!
After the registration procedure, a page with a link to download the client will open. Press " Download game«.
We install the game, launch it and leave it for a while (depending on the speed of the Internet) to load the main components. And, to put it mildly, there are quite a few of them (approximately 21 GB).
You can play when the message " Latest update installed«.
The starter version is not limited in time, that is, you can play as much as you like! To exceed level 20 of character development, you need to switch to a subscription.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT STARTER
With the release of Update 4.2 Wrath of the Fire, we also released a launcher version of World of Warcraft that replaced the previous free trial version of the game. The starter version allows users to play for free with no time limits (the cheapest character level is 20). All you need to play is a Battle.net account and an internet connection. In the launch version, players are also offered a sequence of new features that were not available in the previous time-limited trial:
In the launch version of WoW, players will be able to create draenei and blood elf characters (this was not possible for trial accounts).
Users who start the game as these races will have their respective starting territories cheaper.
The gold limit for characters in the launch version has been increased to 10 gold, which will allow players to purchase a vehicle upon reaching the appropriate level.
At the time when your character reaches level 20, he will stop gaining experience. But you have the option to play and explore Azeroth for as long as you want, or create another character to try and play as a second class or race. In addition, at any second you have the opportunity to pay for the full version of the game in order to continue your own adventures after the end of the 20th level.
With the release of the start version, all existing trial Accounts, including expired accounts, were reactivated. This indicates that if you've tried World of Warcraft before, your trial account characters will be cheap again.
As you may have noticed, the domestic "Invite a Friend" service has also undergone a series of good transformations in connection with the release of the launch version of World of Warcraft. at the moment the most favorable time to explore the world of World of Warcraft. If you've been planning to start playing World of Warcraft, or if you have a friend who would like to join you on your journey across Azeroth, don't wait until tomorrow and start playing now.
For more information about this new feature and a full list of restrictions, see the Launcher Quite Frequently Asked Questions section.
Starter Version: Quite Frequently Asked Questions.
What is a start account?
The starter version allows you to access World of Warcraft for free. All you need is a Battle.net account and internet access. The starter version allows you to play up to level 20 and then convert your account to the full version at any time, which will allow you to continue leveling your character.
The starter version will allow you to try to play the game before purchasing it.
How exactly can I get the starter version
- Visit https://eu.battle.net/account/creation/wow/signup/
- Take an invitation from a friend for the service Invite a Friend.
- Use an invitation coupon from Blizzard products.
There are the following restrictions for the starter version. You can not:
- Go above level 20
- Have more than 10 gold coins
- Raise the level of your profession over 100
- Participate in trading at auctions, through in-game mail or between players
- Access a non-specialized chat channel and apply voice chat(only Report, Whisper and Group channels will be available to you)
- Create or join a guild
- Chat with full account characters until they contact you first or add your character to their own friends list
- Invite other characters to the group
- Join a party that has a character above level 20
— Take advantage in the queue access to game worlds
- Use the character transfer service
Apply the functions of the Real Name
What happens to a character when they reach level 20?
Upon reaching level 20, you have the opportunity to continue playing - but the character will no longer gain experience and will not be able to increase his own level. You can try to play as a character of the second race or class and also upgrade him to level 20. To continue leveling your character above 20 for further play and level, you will need to convert the starter version of World of Warcraft to a full, paid account.
Do I need to cancel my Starter Edition account?
No, your Starter Edition account will remain active until you stop playing Starter Edition. In addition, if you were asked to enter these fees when creating the starter version, no money will be charged from you - the information will only be saved in case you decide to convert your starter version to the full one.
Where can I download the World of Warcraft launcher client?
Upon completion of creating an account for the starter version of World of Warcraft, you will be prompted to download the game client. If the speed of your Internet connection allows you to play while downloading the game client, you will automatically download the World of Warcraft "streaming" client. If your connection speed is below the minimum, you will need to download the full game client before you can start playing on the starter version.
The streaming client downloads these directly during the game, and requires a certain connection speed to ensure a stable playing experience. Please note that when playing on the streaming version of the client, you may experience pauses in the gameplay from time to time, which are necessary for downloading the necessary information. If you wish to download the full version of the client without regard to the fact that your connection speed allows you to play on the streaming version, you can do it from the following links: [ PC ] [ MAC ]
I liked the game and I want to continue playing it!
You have the opportunity to buy the full version of the game at any second. This can be done in two ways:
Option 1: Convert online
Go to your Battle.net account management page and buy the full version of World of Warcraft on this page. This method will allow you to continue the game as quickly as possible.
Option 2: In store
You have the opportunity to buy a box of the game without a doubt of Warcraft in any store, or in the domestic Blizzard Store. Use the authorization key to convert your account to the full version. The authorization key can be found in the game boxes.
A couple of crucial points regarding the conversion of the starter version of World of Warcraft to the full version:
- Your account name or password will not change - you do not need to create a new account!
- items and your characters will remain on your account and will be cheap at the time you convert your account.
- Starter version restrictions will be removed.
- At the time you convert your account to the full version, you will be given 30 free game days in World of Warcraft.
Q: What happens to existing World of Warcraft trial accounts when the Starter Edition ends?
A: With the launch of World of Warcraft Starter Edition, we have removed time limits from all pre-existing trial accounts created prior to the release of the Firewrath Update (Patch 4.2), except if the trial account has expired. Existing active and inactive trial accounts are now cheap with no time limit, allowing players to play them again up to level 20. Please note that previously paid before full version Trial accounts will not be converted back to trial accounts even if the paid play time has expired.
The game requires activation. No activation is required to play the starter version...
Starter Version: Frequently Asked Questions.
What is a start account?
The starter version allows you to access World of Warcraft for free. All you need is a Battle.net account and internet access. The starter version allows you to play up to level 20 and after that, convert your account to the full version at any time, allowing you to continue leveling your character. The starter version will allow you to try the game before purchasing it.
Important! Please note that each Battle.net account is limited to only one World of Warcraft trial account.
How can I get the starter version?
Receive an invitation from a friend using the "Invite a Friend" service.
Use an invitation coupon from Blizzard products.
There are the following restrictions for the starter version. You can not:
Go above level 20
Have more than 10 gold coins
Level up your profession over 100
Participate in trading at auctions, through in-game mail or between players
Access the general chat channel and use voice chat (only the Say, Group, and Whisper channels will be available to you)
Create or join a guild
Chat with full account characters until they contact you first or add your character to their friends list
Invite other characters to the party
Get an advantage in the queue for access to game worlds
Use the character transfer service
Stop character experience
Participate in pet fights
What happens to a character when they reach level 20?
Upon reaching level 20, you can continue to play - however, the character will no longer gain experience and will not be able to level up. You can try to play as a character of another race or class and also upgrade him to level 20. To continue leveling your character above level 20 and continue playing, you will need to convert the starter version of World of Warcraft to a full, paid account.
Do I need to cancel my Starter Edition account?
No, your Starter Edition account will remain active until you stop playing Starter Edition. Even if you were asked to provide payment details when creating the starter version, no money will be charged from you - the information will be saved only in case you decide to convert your starter version to the full one.
Where can I download the World of Warcraft launcher client?
After creating an account for the starter version of World of Warcraft, you will be prompted to download the game client. If the speed of your Internet connection allows you to play while downloading the game client, you will automatically download the World of Warcraft "streaming" client. If your connection speed is below the minimum, you will need to download the full game client before you can start playing on the starter version. The streaming client downloads data while playing, and requires a certain connection speed to ensure a stable playing experience. Please note that when playing on the streaming version of the client, you may sometimes experience pauses in the gameplay necessary to download the necessary information. If you want to download the full version of the client despite the fact that your connection speed allows you to play on the streaming version, you can do it from the following links: [ MAC ]
I liked the game and I want to continue playing it!
You can purchase the full version of the game at any time. This can be done in two ways:
Option 1: Convert Online
Go to your Battle.net account management page and purchase the full version of World of Warcraft on this page. This method will allow you to continue the game as quickly as possible.
Please note: When converting an account online on our site, payment must go through automatic system verification, which may take up to 3 business days. While the character level 20 limit will be removed immediately, the rest of the World of Warcraft Starter Account limits will remain until payment is verified. If you want to avoid waiting for the restrictions to be lifted, you are better off purchasing the game from the store.
Option 2: In store
A: With the launch of World of Warcraft Starter Edition, we have removed time limits from all pre-existing trial accounts created prior to the release of Firefury (Patch 4.2), even if the trial account has expired. Existing active and inactive trial accounts are now available without any time limit, allowing players to play them again up to level 20. Please note that previously paid full trial accounts will not be converted back to trial accounts, even if the paid game time has expired.
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What is a start account?
The starter version allows you to access World of Warcraft for free. All you need is a Battle.net account and internet access. The starter version allows you to play up to level 20 and then convert your account to the full version at any time, which will allow you to continue leveling your character.
The starter version will allow you to try to play the game before purchasing it.
How exactly can I get the starter version
- Take an invitation from a friend for the service Invite a Friend.
- Use an invitation coupon from Blizzard products.
There are the following restrictions for the starter version. You can not:
- Go above level 20
- Have more than 10 gold coins
- Raise the level of your profession over 100
- Participate in trading at auctions, through in-game mail or between players
- Access a non-specialized chat channel and use voice chat (only Report, Whisper and Group channels will be available to you)
- Create or join a guild
- Chat with full account characters until they contact you first or add your character to their own friends list
- Invite other characters to the group
- Take advantage in the queue for access to game worlds
- Use the character transfer service
- Apply the functions of the Real Name
- Stop character experience
What happens to a character when they reach level 20?
Upon reaching level 20, you have the opportunity to continue playing - but the character will no longer gain experience and will not be able to increase his own level. You can try to play as a character of the second race or class and also upgrade him to level 20. To continue leveling your character above 20 for further play and level, you will need to convert the starter version of World of Warcraft to a full, paid account.
Do I need to cancel my Starter Edition account?
No, your Starter Edition account will remain active until you stop playing Starter Edition. In addition, if you were asked to enter these fees when creating the starter version, no money will be charged from you - the information will only be saved in case you decide to convert your starter version to the full one.
Where can I download the World of Warcraft launcher client?
Upon completion of creating an account for the starter version of World of Warcraft, you will be prompted to download the game client. If the speed of your Internet connection allows you to play while downloading the game client, you will automatically download the World of Warcraft "streaming" client. If your connection speed is below the minimum, you will need to download the full game client before
start playing on the starter version. The streaming client downloads these directly during the game, and requires a certain connection speed to ensure a stable playing experience. Please note that when playing on the streaming version of the client, you may experience pauses in the gameplay from time to time, which are necessary for downloading the necessary information. If you wish to download the full version of the client without regard to the fact that your connection speed allows you to play on the streaming version, you can do it from the following links: [ PC ] [ MAC ]
I liked the game and I want to continue playing it!
You have the opportunity to buy the full version of the game at any second. This can be done in two ways:
Option 1: Convert online
Go to your Battle.net account management page and buy the full version of World of Warcraft on this page. This method will allow you to continue the game as quickly as possible.
Please note: When converting an account online on a domestic site, the payment must go through an automatic verification set, which can take up to 3 business days. While the level 20 limit will be removed immediately, the rest of the World of Warcraft Starter account limits will remain until payment is verified. If you want to avoid waiting for the restrictions to be lifted, you'd better buy the game from the store.
Option 2: In store
You have the option to buy a box of world game of Warcraft in any store, or in the local Blizzard Store. Use the authorization key to convert your account to the full version. The authorization key can be found in the game boxes.
A couple of crucial points regarding the conversion of the starter version of World of Warcraft to the full version:
- Your account name or password will not change - you do not need to create a new account!
- items and your characters will remain on your account and will be cheap at the time you convert your account.
- Starter version restrictions will be removed.
- At the time you convert your account to the full version, you will be granted 30 free in-game days in World of Warcraft.
Q: What happens to existing World of Warcraft trial accounts when the Starter Edition ends?
A: With the launch of World of Warcraft Starter Edition, we have removed time limits from all pre-existing trial accounts created prior to the release of the Firewrath Update (Patch 4.2), except if the trial account has expired. Existing active and inactive trial accounts are now cheap with no time limit, allowing players to play them again up to level 20. Please note that previously paid full trial accounts will not be converted back into trial accounts, even if the paid play time has expired.
