World of Warcraft Classic releases during summer 2019

Posted byby Mike Minotti
November 2, 2018
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

Blizzard Entertainment revealed that World of Warcraft Classic is launching during summer 2019. The announcement was part of BlizzCon’s opening ceremony today in Anaheim, California.

Blizzard also revealed that anyone with a regular World of Warcraft subscription can access the classic version.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.