WoW Midnight · checked 26 October 2026
Retail vs Classic vs Forever
Three versions of World of Warcraft, three different games. What each one is, who it suits, and which account to buy.
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Level 90 Demon Hunter | 317 Ilvl | Blood Elf | Tichondrius
90 Paladin 322 ilvl 2696 i/o | 90 Shaman 307 ilvl 2661 i/o
90 Death Knight | 4K+ Rio | 5 Mains | Full BIS Gear
Level 80 Night Elf Druid | Rare Mounts 400+ | EU Silvermoon | Since 2007 | Old achieves etc
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Side by side
The three versions
| Retail (Midnight) | Classic | Forever | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | The current expansion, updated every few months | Older versions of WoW (Era, Hardcore, Anniversary, Season of Discovery) | A separate fresh-start version, launching 4 November 2026 |
| Level cap | 90 | Depends on the version | 60 |
| Classes | 13, with 40 specs | Fewer, by version | 9 |
| Endgame | Seasons: Mythic+, raids, delves, PvP, Prey, housing | Raid tiers and phases, open-world PvP | Dungeons and raids by phase |
| Pace | Fast leveling, seasonal gear resets | Slow leveling, gear lasts a phase | Slow, with new systems |
| Account valued on | Titles, rare mounts, item level, Mythic+ rating | Realm, faction, gear, gold | Launch-era progress |
| Hub | WoW Midnight hub | WoW Classic hub | WoW Forever hub |
Who it suits
Pick by how you play
Short sessions, competitive Mythic+ and PvP, collecting mounts and decorating a house.
Retail accounts →Answers
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What is the difference between WoW Retail and Classic?
WoW Retail is the current game, now on the Midnight expansion: level cap 90, 13 classes, seasons of Mythic+, raids, delves and player housing. WoW Classic recreates older versions with slow leveling and fewer systems, and WoW Forever is Blizzard’s separate fresh-start version launching on 4 November 2026. Characters never move between them.
Should I play WoW Retail or Classic?
Retail if you want the current expansion, many classes, Mythic+, delves and housing, with fast leveling and seasons. Classic if you want the original slow progression, fewer systems and a stronger focus on the open world and long raid tiers.
Does one subscription cover Retail and Classic?
Yes, a World of Warcraft subscription gives access to both Retail and Classic. WoW Forever has its own editions; see our Forever price page.
Can I move characters between Retail, Classic and Forever?
No. Each version has its own characters; a character bought for one cannot be played in another.
Which account should I buy?
The one for the version you will actually play. Retail accounts are valued on titles, rare mounts, item level and Mythic+ rating; Classic accounts on realm, faction, gear and gold; Forever accounts on launch-era progress.
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Facts checked: 26 October 2026 · Sources: World of Warcraft news (Blizzard), Classes and specializations — Warcraft Wiki
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WoW Midnight accounts available
Hand-checked World of Warcraft accounts with a lifetime warranty against recovery by a previous owner.
8x Lv90 Chars ■ 307 Havoc DH ■ 307 Arcane Mage ■ 306 Prot Warrior ■ 300 Unholy DK ■ 7 Maxed Professions$369View account →Available
90 Monk◈317 ilvl◈IO 2917◈$489View account →Available
Gladiator | US Account | Old PvP Transmogs$1119View account →What sets the price- Item level and Mythic+ rating
- Gladiator, Rank 1 and other PvP titles
- Unobtainable collectibles: Mage Tower, Challenge Mode, T3
- Mounts, characters at max level and region