World of Warcraft®: The War Within™ beta testing begins June 5! During testing, we will invite community veterans, press, fansites, friends, and family to check out the upcoming expansion and provide feedback. Players who purchase or upgrade to the Epic Edition of The War Within will also have immediate access to the beta and will receive at least three days early access to the expansion.
Players selected to participate* will receive an email invitation asking them to download the game client directly from the Battle.net desktop app. Players who purchase the Epic Edition can also receive email notifications. As always, be aware of phishing attempts: if you are unsure of the legitimacy of your invitation, please log into your Battle.net account to verify that a beta license of The War Within is attached (under Your Accounts game).
To start
Join us for testing The internal war. Players who register can be selected to become testers, and invitations will be sent out regularly throughout the test. If you are selected to participate in the beta test, your Battle.net account will already be marked for access. Players who upgrade to the Epic edition of The internal war will also have immediate access to the beta version.
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.
- Run it Battle.net® Desktop app: This may need to update if you haven’t run it recently. If you don’t have the app installed, start here.
- Once Bataille.net is installed and updated, select World of Warcraft in the games list.
- In the Game Version drop-down menu above the Play button, choose The internal war (listed under In Development), then click Install.
- Allow the installation to complete, click Play and select all available test servers.
- Create a new test character or use character copy to import your existing character. Dragonflight character.
- Enter the game and test the available content.
If you encounter installation and usage problems The internal war Beta, please review our common technical issues and solutions to begin troubleshooting.
What is available in the beta?
New systems, the full leveling experience, zones, dungeons, digs, warbands, and new playable Earthen are all available in the beta. Raid testing will come later.
Khaz Algar areas – area designated AR-934
Beneath the surface of Azeroth, there exists a vast world full of dangers waiting to be explored.
The Isle of Dorn
Discover the land of Khaz Algar, off the western coast of Pandaria and home to the Earthlings. Their capital, Dornogal, will become the new meeting place of the Horde and the Alliance.
The deep ringing
This gigantic cavern serves as the home of the Machine Speakers, Earthlings who maintain the gigantic Titan machines of yesteryear.
Hallowfall
Illuminated by a massive crystal at its center, this luminous underground area is home to the Arathi engaged in a continuing battle against the Nerubians.
Azj-Kahet
The pinnacle of Nerubian society where Xal’atath, Harbinger of the Void, gathered and mutated Nerubian forces to create an unstoppable army.
For players who want to enter a space filled with spiders, there will be an arachnophobia filter that can be activated that will convert spider creatures into crabs.
Meet the Earthlings
We have encountered Titan-forged Earthlings before in Ulduar and elsewhere, but this Earthling society has been isolated within Khaz Algar for a long time and has developed its own ways and customs. Visually, they are a little larger and encrusted with precious stones.
Earthen will also be unlocked as a playable race. Replenish the culture’s dwindling numbers by joining the Horde or Alliance. Players will be able to choose either faction to begin their journey.
There are plenty of customizations coming for these Earthlings, including different gem inlays, beards for all body types, skin tones, and more.
Dungeons
Similar to the launch of previous expansions, there will be 4 top-level dungeons and 4 max-level dungeons available in each of the four new zones.
Higher level dungeons
- The colony
- The stone safe
- Priory of the Sacred Flame
- City of Sons
Maximum level
- Ashbeer Mead
- Black Flame Slot
- The dawnbreaker
- Old City
If you do not want to use Dungeon Finder to participate in dungeons with other players, you can continue the campaign story with Follower Dungeons which will be available to play in all higher level dungeons.
Nerub’ar Palace Raid Dungeon
The Nerub’ar Palace raid dungeon will feature eight boss encounters. Set in Azj-Kahet, it will serve as the culmination of the story we see unfolding involving the machinations of the Nerubian Empire and Queen Ansurek’s collaboration with Xal’atath.
Players can also look forward to new rewards for their valiant efforts.
New features
- Excavations: Deep beneath the surface lie treasure chests waiting to be discovered. Explore these world instances solo or with up to four friends, accompanied by an NPC companion, to defeat bosses and earn epic end-game loot.
Discover a new mechanical mount reward
Mix and match customizations to make your new frame your own.
- Warbands: Expand the potential of your alternate characters through account-wide progression within your character family on your Battle.net account. Share your access to the Warband Bank, War Within Renown, your achievements, your collections and much more. Check out our latest article to learn more about Warbands.
- Hero Abilities: Reach new heights of power with the new hero talent trees. Each class specialization has access to two choices of standalone hero talent trees inspired by iconic archetypes from the Warcraft universe.. Revisit our previous Hero Talent previews to get a glimpse of what’s in development.
*Please note that many of these trees have been updated since the original previews.
- Mountain Thane, Lightsmith, San’layn and Chronowarden
- Druid Keeper of the Grove, Dark Ranger Hunter, Frostfire Mage, and Oracle Priest
- Druids Elune’s Chosen and Wildstalker, Scalecommander Evoker, Herald of the Sun and Templar Paladins, Trickster Rogue, Diabolist Warlock and Colossus Warrior.
- Horseman of the Apocalypse and Death Knights Deathbringer, Aldrachi Reaver Demon Hunter, Druid of the Claw Druid, Flameshaper Evoker, Pack Leader Hunter, Spellslinger Mage, Shado-Pan and Conduit of the Celestials Monks, Farseer Shaman, Hellcaller Warlock and Slayer Warrior.
- New battlefield: Deep ravine
- Professions: New recipes and enchantments, updated NPC job orders
- UI Updates: Improved quest icons to make quest types clearer.
Pre-purchase World of Warcraft: The War Within
Choose your edition.
Epic Edition
Includes everything in the Heroic Edition. Plus, you’ll get guaranteed beta access and early access (3 days) at The internal war†. You will also receive 30 days of play time, Squally, the Storm Hatchling pet, the Sandbox Storm Gryphon toy, and Deepdweller’s Earthen Hearthstone effect. Also includes 250 additional Trader Offers (1,000 total) for use in the Trading Post.††.
Heroic Edition
Includes everything in the base edition. Additionally, you will receive the Algarian Stormrider mount with Dynamic Flying and access to special racetracks, as well as the Stormrider’s Attire transmog set. The frame offers four color variations, with plenty of additional customization options available. The Transmog set can be upgraded to the Thundering Stormrider outfit after completing the special racetracks available with the Algarian Stormrider. Also includes 250 additional Trader Offerings (750 total) for use in the Trading Post.††.
Basic Edition
Understands the World of Warcraft: The War Within pre-purchase, World of Warcraft: Flight of the Dragon***, an improved level 70 character boost with improved gear, reputation progression, and more, to prepare you for your adventures in the depths of the world. Also includes 500 Trader Offers to use in the Trading Post ††
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Basic Edition |
Heroic Edition |
Epic Edition |
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World of Warcraft: The War Within available at launch** |
X |
X |
X |
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World of Warcraft: Flight of the Dragon*** |
X |
X |
X |
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Level 70 Improved Character Boost |
X |
X |
X |
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Merchant offer |
500 |
750 |
1000 |
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Algarian Stormrider mount with dynamic flight, dozens of customization options, and access to special racetracks |
X |
X |
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Scalable Stormrider Outfit Transmog Set |
X |
X |
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Beta access to The War Within† |
X |
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3 days early access to The War Within† |
X |
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30 days of play |
X |
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Squally, the newborn of storms |
X |
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Storm Gryphon Sandbox Toy |
X |
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Deepdweller’s Earthen Hearthstone Effect |
X |
Pre-purchase today!
We look forward to seeing you as we descend into the depths of Azeroth for new adventures!
*Future expansions not included with purchase of WoW®: The War Within™.
**Available no later than December 31, 2024.
***If you already have Dragonflight on your account, it will not be granted again.
†Beta and Early Access dates are subject to change. The duration of early access is 3 days. Limited time only. Game duration subject to possible outages and time zone differences. Some end-game features, including Mythic Dungeons and Weekly Quests, are not available during Early Access. Click for more details.
††In-game items not available in WoW Classic games. Boost usable only on the WoW® game account on which it was purchased or used.
- Upgrading to Heroic or Epic edition will not reallocate previously unlocked in-game items to your account.
- Requires World of Warcraft, internet connection, Battle.net® account and desktop application.
- Requires World of Warcraft subscription or game time.