Wow: Classic is releasing later today all around the world. Here’s a step by step process of how to download the game so you’re ready to go when the servers launch
WoW: Classic is set to release in a few hours. For those interested in double-checking what times it opens up in your region, make sure to check out this list to ensure you’re ready to go. However, before the game launches, are you prepared to go? Do you have it all set up and already downloaded to load into the server as soon as you can? If not, or you’re interested in jumping into the game later on, here’s how you go about downloading WoW: Classic to your desktop.
How To Download WoW: Classic
Creating a Blizzard Account
The first thing you need to do is create a Blizzard account. You can do so through this link, and you’re going to need a handful of things to log in to use the account. You’re going to answer the standard questions that come with creating a new account: name, birth date, email, a password for the account, and then a series of security questions for that account only you would know. By the end, you’re likely going to need to confirm your account by replying to an email associated to your Blizzard account. Make sure to answer it to activate your account correctly.
For those who may have forgotten the password of their account, you can visit here to reset your password. You’re going to need to remember what email address is connected to that account, though.
Apply for a Subscription for World of Warcraft
Unfortunately, you do need to apply for a traditional World of Warcraft subscription. While it does give you access to the main World of Warcraft game, you’re going to have access to all of the features in WoW: Classic. You can choose from three different subscription types:
- 1 month: $14.99
- 3 months: $13.99 per month – total $41.97 every three months
- 6 months: $12.99 per month – total $77.94 every six months
Those who choose the longer monthly options are going to save more money in the long-run, but you may not play the game as much as you think.
Download Battle.net
When you have a subscription to the game, you’re going to have access to WoW: Classic. However, you still need to download the game’s launcher. You’re going to access this area every time you want to load up the game. You can find it on the Blizzard website, and you’re also going to need your Blizzard account to access it. Here’s the download you’re going to need to have on your computer. You’re going to go through a few steps, but they should be relatively straightforward with easy to follow steps.
Installing WoW: Classic
After you’ve installed your version of the Battle.net launcher, you’re going to have a list of games available to you to play on the left side of the launcher. While Blizzard has an excellent collection, you’re going to want to focus on World of Warcraft. You may notice you don’t see it on the left side at all. Don’t worry. It’s there but in a unique location.
You want to go to the World of Warcraft tab on the left side. Click on it, and then you’ll want to go to the location where it says, “Install,” but you don’t want to it hit yet. If you do, you’re going to download the live, up to date version of World of Warcraft. Above the install button, you’re going to see you can open up a dropdown menu that reads, “version,” and you want to choose the option that says “World of Warcraft Classic,” on it. Now, you can freely hit install. You should see the game starting to download for you, and you should be ready to go when the ready is launches later today.
