Updated on August 16, 12:36 a.m. (GMT+8): Updated dates and details.

Begin your epic journey beneath Azeroth with the World of Warcraft The War Within Collectors Edition.

The War Within is the tenth expansion for the popular multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment.

It introduces a fresh campaign along with an abundance of additional content, enriching and extending the narrative of the game.

Here’s everything you need to know about this WoW expansion and its Collectors Edition.

What is World of Warcraft The War Within about?

World of Warcraft: The War Within logo set against a forest background in ONE Esports' image for the game's release date, content, editions, and prices
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World of Warcraft The War Within release date, content, editions and prices

The War Within is the opening chapter of a new saga called “The Worldsoul Saga” that throws players into a subterranean war.

A vision brings together familiar heroes Anduin and Thrall, leading them on a quest to uncover the secrets of the world beneath Azeroth.

Anduin in World of Warcraft: The War Within
Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

The expansion features unseen subterranean zones filled with wonders and dangers. One specific location mentioned is the dark depths of the Nerubian empire, hinting at a possible clash with the insectoid race.

Xal’atath, the Harbinger, is the main antagonist. Her motives and her connection to the Void, a force of chaos in WoW lore, are shrouded in mystery.

While details are scarce, The War Within will likely raise the level cap and introduce new dungeons, raids, items, and gameplay features to keep players engaged.

World of Warcraft The War Within release date and platforms

Xal'atath in World of Warcraft: The War Within
Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

According to Blizzard Entertainment, the expansion is set to launch globally on available on August 26, 2024.

World of Warcraft The War Within is available in Battle.net on PCs with Windows and macOS operating systems.

What is in the World of Warcraft The War Within Collectors Edition?

The World of Warcraft The War Within Collectors Edition costs US$180, and includes the following rewards:

  • World Of Warcraft: The War Within Epic Edition game key
  • The War Within hardcover art book
  • Collectors pin featuring Anduin, Alleria, and Thrall
  • Gryphon Rider statue
World of Warcraft The War Within Collector's Edition rewards
Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Having the Epic Edition gives you these rewards:

  • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
  • Enhanced level 70 character boost
  • Beta access
  • Three days of early access
  • 30 days of game time
  • Algarian Stormrider mount
  • Stormrider’s Attire transmog set
  • Deepdweller’s Earthen Hearthstone effect
  • Squally, the Storm Hatchling pet
  • Sandbox Storm Gryphon toy
  • 1000 Trader’s Tender

World of Warcraft The War Within pre-order guide

Algarian Stormrider mount in World of Warcraft: The War Within
Credit: Blizzard Entertainment
EDITIONPRICE
Collectors EditionUS$180
Epic EditionUS$89.99
Heroic EditionUS$69.99
Base EditionUS$49.99

Pre-order rewards

REWARDCOLLECTORS EDITIONEPIC EDITIONHEROIC EDITIONBASE EDITION
World Of Warcraft: The War Within Epic Edition game keyYES
The War Within hardcover art bookYES
Collectors pin featuring Anduin, Alleria, and ThrallYES
Gryphon Rider statueYES
Access to World of Warcraft: The War WithinYESYESYESYES
Access to World of Warcraft: DragonflightYESYESYESYES
Enhanced level 70 character boostYESYESYESYES
Beta accessYESYES
Three days of early accessYESYES
30 days of game timeYESYES
Algarian Stormrider mountYESYESYES
Stormrider’s Attire transmog setYESYESYES
Deepdweller’s Earthen Hearthstone effectYESYES
Squally, the Storm Hatchling petYESYES
Sandbox Storm Gryphon toyYESYES
Trader’s Tender1,0001,000750500

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