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Signing Up for The War Within Beta: A Step-by-Step Guide
Blizzard has recently announced that Beta Sign Ups for their highly anticipated expansion, World of Warcraft®: The War Within™, are now live! The War Within promises players an early descent into never-before-seen subterranean worlds, where they will encounter hidden wonders, earn the trust of the new Earthen allied race, and confront an ancient evil lurking in the darkness. If you can't wait to embark on this thrilling adventure, make sure to sign up for the beta today!
Joining the Beta Test
If you want to be a part of The War Within beta test, here's how you can get started:
- Ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date for optimal performance.
- Run the Battle.net® desktop app and update it if necessary. If you don't have the app installed yet, you can download it here.
- Once Battle.net is installed and updated, select World of Warcraft from the list of games.
- In the Game Version drop-down menu located above the Play button, choose The War Within (listed under In Development) and click Install.
- Allow the installation to complete, then click Play and select any available Test Servers.
- Create a new test character or import your existing character from Dragonflight.
- Enter the game and start testing the available content.
If you encounter any issues during the installation or while playing The War Within Beta, be sure to check out the Common Technical Issues and Solutions section on the official World of Warcraft website for troubleshooting assistance.
The Worldsoul Saga Begins
If you can't wait for The War Within to be released, you have the opportunity to pre-purchase the game and dive into the expansion early! Pre-purchasing The War Within also comes with additional benefits such as guaranteed beta access and early (3 days) access to the expansion.
Choose Your Edition
There are three different editions of The War Within available for pre-purchase:
| Base Edition | Heroic Edition | Epic Edition | |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| World of Warcraft: Dragonflight*** | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Enhanced Level 70 Character Boost | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Trader's Tender | 500 | 750 | 1000 |
| Algarian Stormrider mount with Dynamic Flying and access to special racecourses | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Upgradable Stormrider's Attire Transmog set | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
| Beta Access to The War Within | ✔️ | ||
| 3 Days Early Access to The War Within | ✔️ | ||
| 30 Days of Game Time | ✔️ | ||
| Squally, the Storm Hatchling pet | ✔️ | ||
| Sandbox Storm Gryphon toy | ✔️ | ||
| Deepdweller's Earthen Hearthstone effect | ✔️ |
*Future expansions not included in World of Warcraft: The War Within purchase.
**Available on or before December 31, 2024.
***If you already have Dragonflight on your account, it will not be re-granted.
Each edition offers a unique set of features and in-game items, so choose the one that suits your preferences and playstyle. The Heroic and Epic Editions come with additional rewards like the Algarian Stormrider mount, a special racecourses, and exclusive transmog sets.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling new story that celebrates 20 years of World of Warcraft! Pre-purchase The War Within today and secure your spot in the beta test and early access to the expansion.
Conclusion
The War Within is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the World of Warcraft universe. With hidden wonders, a new allied race, and an ancient evil to confront, players can look forward to a thrilling journey through subterranean worlds. The opportunity to participate in the beta test and gain early access to the expansion only adds to the excitement. So don't miss out on this epic adventure and pre-purchase The War Within now!
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