New players interested in the idea of playing can feel a bit lost when looking at this game that already has twenty years of history, particularly with so many different varieties of servers and game styles to choose from. Even people who have played in the past but stepped away for a while may be overwhelmed when trying to decide where they should jump in. Between the modern, retail version of and the numerous realms, there is a wide selection of very different versions of this same game available.
As celebrates its 20th year anniversary, there has been a lot of excitement around this long-running game. The epic with its trilogy of expansions has started in the modern version of, while the community is enjoying new Anniversary Realms and anticipating the upcoming expansion. In truth, there are numerous versions of the game available, each with some striking differences for players to try to choose from. In a game that can be as much of a time commitment as this MMORPG is, it is good to do a little research and decide what sounds best on a personal, case-by-case basis.
For many people, means the modern/retail version of the game. This includes all the growth, content, and lore from expansions from its original release in 2004 up to the current day. At the time of writing, this means the servers that are in expansion, which are looking forward to the upcoming expansion that is teasing player housing. It is the main version of the game and is constantly evolving and adding to its twenty years of content.
As the main version of, this can be where a lot of players want to begin playing. While it can still be a truly enjoyable experience, there is a lot going on in this massive world and so many expansions have muddied the waters a bit for story progression. However, beginning at level one, players can still find their way and uncover the secrets of Azeroth at their own pace, even in this landscape rich with history.
When logging into Battle.net to begin playing,
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