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What you actually need to buy
Public U.S. price reports list a $14.99 monthly subscription, optional packs from $29.99 to $79.99, and a $150 Collector's Edition.
Four layers
Layer one is the subscription or Game Time. That is the base Forever branch. You do not buy a separate box for the old world. Skyborne and Zephras Isle are the piece the packs lock.
Heroic is $29.99 and is the cheapest Skyborne unlock, with a mount, toys, and transmog, plus one Invite-a-Friend channel in the two code guides. It did not include beta or 30 days of game time. Epic is $59.99 and adds beta (now over), 30 days, more cosmetics, and three friend channels in those same guides. The Collection is $79.99 through 11 January 2027 and adds Warcraft III Reforged, Forsaken Kingdom, and modern-game housing decor. Blizzard's own line on friend codes is 'one or more', so I do not call 1/3/3 an official promise.
| Layer | US price | Unlocks Skyborne | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $14.99 / month | No | 2 independent guides; 1-month U.S. rate |
| Heroic | $29.99 | Yes | Battle.net from $29.99 + 2 independent reports |
| Epic | $59.99 | Yes | 2 independent reports: $59.99 / $60 rounded |
| Collection | $79.99 | Yes | Battle.net $79.99 + 2 independent reports |
| Collector's Edition | $150 | Yes, physical | 1 price guide; Blizzard post covers contents, not price |
Questions
Are these prices global?
No. They are US dollar list prices. Open the store for your region.
Do I need a pack to quest in Elwynn?
No. The subscription covers the base branch. The pack is for Skyborne and Zephras.
Related
- Is it free? — First
- Collector's Edition — Box
Sources
- Blizzard Watch prices (pack prices rounded to whole dollars)
- Outpost pricing (exact shop snapshot: 18 Oct 2026)
- Wowhead one-month U.S. subscription price
- Blizzard Forever access terms and pack contents
- Blizzard Collection offer terms and deadline
- Battle.net U.S. product — public listing checked 6 Nov 2026