WoW Forever editions: what each pack includes

Three crates on the counter, friend. Same game inside. The difference is the shiny stuff on top.

Announced by BlizzardLast verified: 16 Oct 2026
To play
WoW subscription or game time
Skyborne race
Heroic Pack or higher
Name reservation
Any pack, Oct 27 - Nov 3
Collection on sale
Until Jan 11, 2027

First: what you need to play

WoW Forever is played with a World of Warcraft subscription or game time. That alone gives you every race and class except the Skyborne. The packs below are optional extras.

The three editions

  • Skyborne Heroic Pack

    What's inside

    • Skyborne race (High Order and Windshaper) and the Zephras Isle starting zone
    • Early Name Reservation (Oct 27 - Nov 3)
    • Cerulean Prideclaw ground mount (riding skill bought in game)
    • Shen'dorei Skyseer's Garb transmog set
    • Veteran Adventurer's Rucksack (back appearance)
    • Shen'dorei Windwell toy
    • Skyborne housing decor (for the modern version of WoW)
    • 1 Invite-A-Friend launch code

  • Skyborne Epic Pack

    What's inside

    • Everything in the Heroic Pack
    • 30 days of game time, added on November 4
    • Beta access (beta ends October 21)
    • Veteran Adventurer's Loyal Companion ground mount
    • Veteran Adventurer's Outdoor Wear transmog set
    • 4 pets: Zergling, Panda, Diablo, Pachimari
    • Lordaeron and Shen'dorei tabards
    • 3 Invite-A-Friend launch codes in total

  • Warcraft Forever Collection

    Available until January 11, 2027

    What's inside

    • Everything in the Epic Pack
    • Warcraft III: Reforged
    • Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom campaign
    • Forsaken and Human figurine decor (for the modern version of WoW)

Side by side

  • Skyborne race + Zephras IsleSkyborne Heroic Pack✓YesSkyborne Epic Pack✓YesWarcraft Forever Collection✓Yes
  • Early Name ReservationSkyborne Heroic Pack✓YesSkyborne Epic Pack✓YesWarcraft Forever Collection✓Yes
  • MountsSkyborne Heroic Pack1Skyborne Epic Pack2Warcraft Forever Collection2
  • 30 days of game timeSkyborne Heroic Pack✗NoSkyborne Epic Pack✓YesWarcraft Forever Collection✓Yes
  • Beta accessSkyborne Heroic Pack✗NoSkyborne Epic Pack✓YesWarcraft Forever Collection✓Yes
  • PetsSkyborne Heroic Pack—Skyborne Epic Pack4Warcraft Forever Collection4
  • Invite-A-Friend codesSkyborne Heroic Pack1Skyborne Epic Pack3Warcraft Forever Collection3
  • Warcraft III: Reforged + Forsaken KingdomSkyborne Heroic Pack✗NoSkyborne Epic Pack✗NoWarcraft Forever Collection✓Yes
  • Skyborne Heroic Pack: the Skyborne race and Zephras Isle, their new zone, early name reservation, a mount, a transmog set, a toy and one invite code (how Invite-A-Friend works).
  • Skyborne Epic Pack: everything in the Heroic Pack, plus 30 days of game time, beta access, a second mount and outfit, 4 pets, 2 tabards and 3 invite codes in total.
  • Warcraft Forever Collection: everything in the Epic Pack, plus Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign. On sale until January 11, 2027.

Good to know

  • Skyborne needs a pack. Any of the three unlocks both Skyborne races (High Order for the Alliance, Windshaper for the Horde).
  • Name reservation runs October 27 to November 3 with any pack: up to 3 characters. How and when: WoW Forever name reservation.
  • Invite codes let a friend play from November 4 to 11 without a subscription.
  • Game time in the Epic Pack and Collection is added to your account on launch day.
  • The mount needs the riding skill, bought in game. → Riding & mounts

Prices

Prices change with your country and currency, so we don't print them here. The contents above are the same everywhere. → Battle.net shop (link below).

"A goblin never tells you the price before you've seen the goods. Then he tells you twice."

Questions players ask

Is WoW Forever free?
No. WoW Forever is played with a World of Warcraft subscription or game time. The packs are optional, except for the Skyborne race.
Do I need a pack to play WoW Forever?
No. A subscription or game time is enough to play every other race and class. A pack is needed only for the Skyborne race, early name reservation and the cosmetics.
Which edition unlocks the Skyborne race?
Every edition: the Skyborne Heroic Pack, the Skyborne Epic Pack and the Warcraft Forever Collection all unlock the Skyborne race and Zephras Isle.
What is the difference between the Heroic and Epic Pack?
The Epic Pack adds 30 days of game time, beta access, a second mount, a second transmog set, 4 pets, 2 tabards and 2 more invite codes.
Can a friend play without a subscription?
Yes, during launch week: an Invite-A-Friend launch code lets them play from November 4 to 11 without a subscription.
How much does WoW Forever cost?
Prices differ by region and currency. Check the Battle.net shop for the price in your country; the contents listed here are the same everywhere.

Official links

Last updated: 16 Oct 2026