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WoW: The War Within — Pre-Order Editions at a Glance

World of Warcraft: The War Within launched in August 2024, sending players underground into Khaz Algar, the Isle of Dorn, and the Nerubian kingdom of Azj-Kahet. Before launch, Blizzard offered three digital pre-order editions priced from $49.99 to $89.99, each bundling a different set of in-game rewards. Here's what each edition delivered.

Base Edition — $49.99

The Base Edition covered access to The War Within plus Dragonflight for players who didn't already own it. Two in-game bonuses came with it:

• Enhanced Level 70 Character Boost — raises one character to 70 with upgraded gear and reputation progress, bypassing the Dragonflight levelling campaign entirely. Players who want additional boosts beyond the included token can explore WoW character boost options.
• 500 Trader's Tender — spendable at the Trading Post for cosmetic items that rotate monthly.

The Heroic and Epic tiers build on Base contents, adding cosmetics and access perks.

Heroic Edition — $69.99

The Heroic Edition added two cosmetic rewards on top of Base Edition contents, both themed around the Isle of Dorn's Earthen culture:

• Algarian Stormrider mount — a Dynamic Flying gryphon with four colour variants and further customisation options. The mount also unlocked access to special Dragonriding racecourses tied to the expansion's open-world events. Collectors looking for more exclusive mounts can browse our WoW mounts catalog.
• Stormrider's Attire transmog set — a full armour appearance set upgradeable to a Thundering variant for players who preferred the electrified look.
• 750 Trader's Tender total (500 base + 250 additional).

The Epic Edition adds early access, game time, and exclusive companion cosmetics on top of everything in Heroic.

Epic Edition — $89.99

The Epic Edition added early access and three cosmetic extras on top of everything in the Heroic tier:

• 3 Days Early Access to The War Within — live before the general release window.
• Guaranteed Beta Access before launch.
• 30 days of game time.
• Squally, the Storm Hatchling pet — a companion with a short quest chain that unlocks three sibling pets (Flash, Gale, and Thundo) on the Dragon Isles.
• Sandbox Storm Gryphon toy — a ground-level mount toy with its own animations.
• Deepdweller's Earthen Hearthstone effect — replaces the default Hearthstone cast animation with an Earthen stone-magic effect.
• 1,000 Trader's Tender total (500 + 250 + 250 additional).

A few questions come up often when players are deciding between editions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What expansion comes after The War Within?

World of Warcraft: Midnight is the next chapter in the Worldsoul Saga, continuing the story that began in The War Within. It follows the conflict in Quel'Thalas and was announced at BlizzCon 2023 alongside The War Within.

Is the Algarian Stormrider available in all editions?

No. The Algarian Stormrider mount is exclusive to the Heroic Edition ($69.99) and Epic Edition ($89.99). The Base Edition does not include it.

What is the Trader's Tender used for?

Trader's Tender is the Trading Post currency, earned monthly through in-game activities and spendable on cosmetic items — mounts, transmog sets, toys, and pets — that rotate through the shop each month. Pre-order tender amounts stack with the monthly free allotment.

Does the Level 70 Character Boost include The War Within content readiness?

The Enhanced Level 70 Character Boost raises a character to level 70 with appropriate gear and some reputation progress, putting them at a starting point for The War Within's campaign content. It does not grant flying or Warbands progress.

What was the Squally pet quest chain?

Squally, the Storm Hatchling, came with a short companion quest chain in the Dragon Isles that rewarded three additional sibling pets: Flash (lightning), Gale (wind), and Thundo (thunder). All four required the Epic Edition to unlock.

Was there a physical edition available?

Yes. A Collector's Edition at $180 USD was available through the Blizzard Gear Store only. It included all Epic digital rewards plus physical items: a hardcover art book, a collector's pin set, and a Gryphon Rider figurine. It was not sold through retail stores.

When did The War Within release?

The War Within launched on August 26, 2024 for standard pre-orders, with Epic Edition holders receiving early access beginning August 22, 2024. It is the first chapter of the Worldsoul Saga.