5 Answers. Yes, you’ll have to buy the game as well as subscribe if you want to keep playing past level 20. However, when you buy the game (for $20), you get a free month (normally $15). You can buy wow gamecards instead of subscribing if you don’t want to (or can’t) use a credit card to subscribe.

Is WoW still subscription based?

The options to buy game time in pre-paid chunks of 30, 90, and 180 days have been removed, leaving only the 60-day option. You’ll of course still be able to purchase a recurring monthly subscription, however. “Based on this, we have decided to alter the available Game Time options in the Blizzard Shop.

Do you have to buy WoW?

First, you need a subscription. One month of WoW by itself is $14.99, but the more months you purchase the more you save. World of Warcraft’s first six expansions from The Burning Crusade to Legion.

Do you need a subscription to play WoW?

You also need to buy the base game, buy the current expansion, and buy the next expansion coming summer/late summer and at least one month subscription to start the game before converting to ‘tokens only’ subscription.

Do you have to pay for World of Warcraft?

The tokens are a very popular way for people to maintain their subscription to the game because it doesn’t take a lot of time to grind out the gold needed for one. Overall, it’s a pretty simple system. You pay for a subscription and you get access to both games.

How many days can you buy in World of Warcraft?

As of today, the Game Time options of 30, 90, and 180 days have been removed and Game Time is only available as a purchase of 60 Days.” Blizzard does point out that subscription and WoW Token prices are unchanged, and that any already purchased game time will remain valid.

Why is it so expensive to play WoW?

Dont want to be toxic but i dont get people, who invest that much time earning tokens because they “can’t afford $15/mo” or whatever. If $15 is going to break the bank, you have much bigger issues to worry about (rent, food whatever).

You also need to buy the base game, buy the current expansion, and buy the next expansion coming summer/late summer and at least one month subscription to start the game before converting to ‘tokens only’ subscription.

Why do I have to pay monthly for World of Warcraft?

This monthly fee allows players to access the majority of effects and enterprises that were previously locked, including access to all of the World of Warcraft expansions that have already been released.

How much does it cost to play World of Warcraft?

For current players who want to experience everything World of Warcraft has to offer, they can simply do so by purchasing one of these subscription tiers. Players can choose either a one-month WoW subscription for $14.99/month, a three-month WoW subscription for $13.99/month, or a six-month WoW subscription for $12

Do you have to buy World of Warcraft?

You can also optionally spend money on cosmetic items like mounts and pets. You don’t have to buy the game and its expansion packs at the same time. However, the “Battle Chest” ed. contains both the game, the first expansion pack and 30 days play for a low price. – MSalters Jan 23 ’12 at 14:17