World of Warcraft Free Trial: No Purchase Required

Correct. You do not buy WoW to try it.

Free Trial Details (2024)

• Level Cap: Level 20 (was 20, remains 20).
• Time Limit: **None.** Play to 20 forever.
• Restrictions:
  • Cannot join guilds.
  • Cannot trade / mail / AH / Whisper (except to Battle.net friends).
  • Gold capped at 10g.
  • Cannot create parties / join groups (except via LFG tool for dungeons 15–20).
  • Cannot access Classic / Hardcore / Season of Discovery.
  • Chat restrictions (say/yell only local).
• Includes: All races/classes (except Allied Races — require 50 on live), all zones up to level 20, pet battles, heirlooms (if unlocked on main).

How to Start

1. Create Battle.net Account (free).
2. Download **Battle.net Desktop App**.
3. Games → World of Warcraft → **Start Free Trial**.
4. Download ~80 GB (Retail client).
5. Log in → Create Character → Play.

Upgrading

• Buy **Subscription** ($14.99/mo, 3/6mo discounts) → Unlocks all restrictions, levels 1–70 (Dragonflight).
• Buy **The War Within Expansion** ($49.99+) → Access Level 70–80 content, Delves, Earthen Allied Race.
• Game Time (60 days) = Subscription. No "box" purchase needed since Shadowlands.

Try free. Subscribe if hooked. No upfront cost.