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World of Warcraft

November 23, 2004RPGESRB T

Overview

About World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.
Story setup
Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.
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At a glance

Released
November 23, 2004
Platforms
PC, macOS
Genres
RPG, Adventure, Action, MMORPG
Play modes
Multiplayer, MMO
Age rating
ESRB T
Time to beat
~6617 hours
Media

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for World of Warcraft.

Rushed
4124hoursMain story only
Typical
6617hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
14780hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 10 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

World of Warcraft offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Multiplayer • MMO

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified World of Warcraft. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ESRBT
  • Violence
  • Use of Alcohol
  • Mild Language
  • Crude Humor
  • Suggestive Themes
  • Blood and Gore
PEGI12
  • Violence

The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 12 years and over only. It contains: Realistic looking violence

USK12

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