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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
|release history = World of Warcraft Classic was initially launched on August 26, 2019. Leading up to the release Blizzard sought out input from players on what should and shouldn't be in this re-release of the original (vanilla) World of Warcraft. The winning argument was "no changes". This resulted in some adjustments to keep things are original as possible. Over time changes were introduced to better address player concerns and wishes though. World of Warcraft Classic has gone on to spin off into multiple different game modes and servers to provide players with a variety of ways to play original World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft Classic uses the current World of Warcraft game engine and client so older versions of the game will not work. | |release history = World of Warcraft Classic was initially launched on August 26, 2019. Leading up to the release Blizzard sought out input from players on what should and shouldn't be in this re-release of the original (vanilla) World of Warcraft. The winning argument was "no changes". This resulted in some adjustments to keep things are original as possible. Over time changes were introduced to better address player concerns and wishes though. World of Warcraft Classic has gone on to spin off into multiple different game modes and servers to provide players with a variety of ways to play original World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft Classic uses the current World of Warcraft game engine and client so older versions of the game will not work. | ||
| − | |current state = World of Warcraft Classic currently refers to multiple sets of servers. Each type of server progresses in "Phases". These are limits on level and content availability. They somewhat align to vanilla WoW patch releases and are spaced out over time. All types have PvE, PvP, RP and RP-PvP servers. Classic Anniversary servers also included a hardcore server. As population changes servers are merged to keep enough players to do all available content. | + | |current state = World of Warcraft Classic currently refers to multiple sets of servers. Each type of server progresses in "Phases". These are limits on level and content availability. They somewhat align to vanilla WoW patch releases and are spaced out over time. All types have PvE, PvP, RP and RP-PvP servers. Classic Anniversary servers also included a hardcore server. As population changes servers are merged to keep enough players to do all available content. See Version Differences for more information. |
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| + | ==Version Differences== | ||
| + | ===Cataclysm Classic=== | ||
| + | This can found under World of Warcraft Classic in the Battle.net client and is selected under Game Version. | ||
| + | ====Classic Progression==== | ||
| + | These are the original World of Warcraft Classic servers and have been progressing over time like the game has done before. It is currently on Cataclysm Classic and soon to progress to Mists of Pandaria Classic. The servers are updated to the new version and players cannot stay back at the previous expansion. | ||
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| + | ===World of Warcraft Classic=== | ||
| + | This can be found under World of Warcraft Classic in the Battle.net client and is selected under Game Version. You can pick the type of the realm under "Launch Into" above the Play button, but you can access any of the Classic servers (except progression) at the character selection screen. The following game versions are all available under this selection. | ||
| + | ====Classic Era==== | ||
| + | These were created when the first Classic servers progressed to The Burning Crusade. Players were allowed to transfer their characters to these realms to keep them on vanilla World of Warcraft forever. Players are still able to play and make new characters but no new content updates are being applied to these servers. | ||
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| + | ====Hardcore==== | ||
| + | Hardcore was a new game mode added later in Classic. It involves a one life only system where if your character dies they cannot be revived. At which point the player needs to make a new character or play another one. These started out as their own separate tab under World of Warcraft Classic but have since been merged into the list of Classic Era servers. The mode was also added to some Classic Anniversary servers when they came out. | ||
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| + | ====Seasonal==== | ||
| + | These are called Season of Discovery. It released as vanilla World of Warcraft and has added new spells, abilities, systems, items, as well as brand new dungeons to vanilla World of Warcraft. | ||
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| + | ====Anniversary==== | ||
| + | These were released with the 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft in 2024 and are starting out at vanilla WoW. It has very few quality of life changes and is closest to the original Classic release. It is currently still progressing through phases. | ||
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| + | ===PTR=== | ||
| + | Public Test Realm (PTR) are unique servers that Blizzard releases to test upcoming patches and game versions. These are usually released before every new patch and allows anyone (including those with an expired WoW subscriptions) to play and test the new changes and features. More structured content like raids are usually only tested during certain days and times. Players can usually make a new character or copy an existing one from standard realms to help test higher level content with helpful NPC's added where players can pick up free gear or get teleported to new instances. Once the patch is released these realms are shut down and all characters on them are deleted. They cannot be transferred to a standard server or future PTR. | ||
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| + | PTR's are found under Game Version and it will say which version the PTR is for next to it. | ||
==DLC== | ==DLC== | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | world-of-warcraft-subscription | account, online | No purchase necessary, all Classic servers are fully available with a World of Warcraft subscription | | macOS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | world-of-warcraft-subscription | account, online | No game purchase necessary, all Classic servers are fully available with a World of Warcraft subscription | | macOS }} |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
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| World of Warcraft | |
| Release dates | |
| macOS | August 26, 2019 |
| Reception | |
| IGDB | 86 |
| Resources | |
| Apple Silicon Games | |
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World of Warcraft Classic was initially launched on August 26, 2019. Leading up to the release Blizzard sought out input from players on what should and shouldn't be in this re-release of the original (vanilla) World of Warcraft. The winning argument was "no changes". This resulted in some adjustments to keep things are original as possible. Over time changes were introduced to better address player concerns and wishes though. World of Warcraft Classic has gone on to spin off into multiple different game modes and servers to provide players with a variety of ways to play original World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft Classic uses the current World of Warcraft game engine and client so older versions of the game will not work.
World of Warcraft Classic currently refers to multiple sets of servers. Each type of server progresses in "Phases". These are limits on level and content availability. They somewhat align to vanilla WoW patch releases and are spaced out over time. All types have PvE, PvP, RP and RP-PvP servers. Classic Anniversary servers also included a hardcore server. As population changes servers are merged to keep enough players to do all available content. See Version Differences for more information.
General information
macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes |
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| Native | Runs without issues. | |
| Compatibility layer | ||
| CrossOver | ||
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels |
Version Differences
Cataclysm Classic
This can found under World of Warcraft Classic in the Battle.net client and is selected under Game Version.
Classic Progression
These are the original World of Warcraft Classic servers and have been progressing over time like the game has done before. It is currently on Cataclysm Classic and soon to progress to Mists of Pandaria Classic. The servers are updated to the new version and players cannot stay back at the previous expansion.
World of Warcraft Classic
This can be found under World of Warcraft Classic in the Battle.net client and is selected under Game Version. You can pick the type of the realm under "Launch Into" above the Play button, but you can access any of the Classic servers (except progression) at the character selection screen. The following game versions are all available under this selection.
Classic Era
These were created when the first Classic servers progressed to The Burning Crusade. Players were allowed to transfer their characters to these realms to keep them on vanilla World of Warcraft forever. Players are still able to play and make new characters but no new content updates are being applied to these servers.
Hardcore
Hardcore was a new game mode added later in Classic. It involves a one life only system where if your character dies they cannot be revived. At which point the player needs to make a new character or play another one. These started out as their own separate tab under World of Warcraft Classic but have since been merged into the list of Classic Era servers. The mode was also added to some Classic Anniversary servers when they came out.
Seasonal
These are called Season of Discovery. It released as vanilla World of Warcraft and has added new spells, abilities, systems, items, as well as brand new dungeons to vanilla World of Warcraft.
Anniversary
These were released with the 20th Anniversary of World of Warcraft in 2024 and are starting out at vanilla WoW. It has very few quality of life changes and is closest to the original Classic release. It is currently still progressing through phases.
PTR
Public Test Realm (PTR) are unique servers that Blizzard releases to test upcoming patches and game versions. These are usually released before every new patch and allows anyone (including those with an expired WoW subscriptions) to play and test the new changes and features. More structured content like raids are usually only tested during certain days and times. Players can usually make a new character or copy an existing one from standard realms to help test higher level content with helpful NPC's added where players can pick up free gear or get teleported to new instances. Once the patch is released these realms are shut down and all characters on them are deleted. They cannot be transferred to a standard server or future PTR.
PTR's are found under Game Version and it will say which version the PTR is for next to it.
DLC
| Name | Notes | |
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| The Burning Crusade Classic | No longer available. | |
| Wrath of the Lich King Classic | No longer available. | |
| Cataclysm Classic | Current Classic progression servers. | |
| Mists of Pandaria Classic | Upcoming Classic progression server release. | |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Battle.net | |
No game purchase necessary, all Classic servers are fully available with a World of Warcraft subscription | |