Downloading World of WarCraft and Its Expansion Packs

While it is a good idea to buy World of WarCraft along with its 2 expansion packs because of their wonderful box art and collectors' value, new players can optionally find a World of WarCraft download location where a payment needs to be made and the link is revealed.

The best and most convenient World of WarCraft download location can be found at Blizzard's Store website. A trial version that lasts 10-days can be downloaded from Blizzard's servers. This includes the full client needed to play the full version and those that love the game can go on and purchase a direct online upgrade also found in the Blizzard Store website and acquire their own unique 26 key digit code which is necessary for a single account creation. The upgrade covers the first month of game play and succeeding months need to be paid in their account information page.

Expansion packs can be upgraded the same way and both have 10-day trials as well so long as the original client is installed. The Wrath of the Lich King expansion pack, however, requires The Burning Crusade expansion in order to be tried. Each expansion also has separate authentication keys which are used for account upgrading. Their corresponding client packs are downloaded the same way. This is the recommended way in acquiring your copy online to avoid scam and ensure minimal problems in the ordering.

The World of WarCraft download can also be found in the Direct2Drive website - a site that sends full version games digitally without the need of shipping or discs to be sent. Players wanting to pay via PayPal will find this option convenient. Players can then upgrade to the expansion packs from there using their account information.

FilePlanet serves as an alternative World of WarCraft download location for the free trial. Use this if you have problems with the one in the Blizzard servers.

The original World of WarCraft download is more than 2 GB so a fast internet connection is required otherwise the game client can take several days to download. The expansion packs add to the size so be sure your internet connection can handle it before you buy the direct online option. Those with slower connections are better off getting the box since it comes with the DVD, box, and manual. However both options are the same in terms of game play so choose the most convenient method in getting your copy of World of WarCraft and the expansion packs.