World of Warcraft Welcome Back Weekend - Between March 21 and 24

Posted 2019/03/18 at 3:04 PM by Neryssa

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Welcome Back Weekend
Return Free*

From March 21 through March 24

Return Now and Join New Allies

New allies have entered the fight for Azeroth, and you're needed on the frontlines. This weekend, we're upgrading all inactive WoW accounts to allow you full access to the game and all of your characters without a subscription. You’ll also be able access the Battle for Azeroth™ trial experience, even if you do not own the expansion.

Rejoin your guild, rally your comrades, and get back in the fight.

PLAY FREE THIS WEEKEND

New to World of Warcraft®? Get the free Starter Edition.

*Offer available through March 24, 2019. Player is responsible for any online connection fees. Game access will be granted at the last expansion purchased or World of Warcraft®: Legion®, whichever is greater. The Battle for Azeroth trial experience ends after three hours of game play in Battle for Azeroth, or after the quest "We Need Each Other" (for Horde) or "A Nation Divided" (for Alliance), whichever comes first. Players can repeat the trial experience with up to 12 characters per qualifying account during the welcome back weekend.

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Battle for Azeroth™ is in full swing, and everyone is needed on the front lines. This weekend, we’re upgrading all inactive World of Warcraft accounts, granting returning players full access to the game* and all their characters—including;the Battle for Azeroth trial experience, for those who don’t own the latest expansion—through March 24.

Spread the Word!

As the war in Azeroth rages on, the champions of the Horde and the Alliance look to their in-game friends for help. Whether it’s levelling up for experience, gearing up for combat, or mounting up to see the world, World of Warcraft is always best enjoyed in groups, however big or small. If you have guildmates, friends, or family who haven’t been in Azeroth for a while, let them know they can play for free this weekend.

Need Help Logging Back In?

Download the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app
Launch the app and log in to your account.
Recover your account information.
General login troubleshooting

Within the app, click on the World of Warcraft tab, then either Install or Update.

Latest system requirements

When the installation or update is complete, click Play.
Play free through March 24, 2019!

Save on World of Warcraft ® and 30% off Select Game Services

If you’re a returning player, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of our current sales. We’re offering 30% off select game services** and $20 off World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth or the World of Warcraft Complete Collection.

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Faction Change
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Learn more about the Welcome Back Weekend and game services sale.

*Offer available through March 24, 2019. Player is responsible for any online connection fees. Game access will be granted at the last expansion purchased or World of Warcraft®: Legion®, whichever is greater. The Battle for Azeroth trial experience ends after three hours of game play in Battle for Azeroth, or after the quest "We Need Each Other" (for Horde) or "A Nation Divided" (for Alliance), whichever comes first. Players can repeat the trial experience with up to 12 characters per qualifying account during the welcome back weekend.

**Sale does not include Guild Services, WoW Token, Character Boost, Pets, Mounts or Transmog items.

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Comment by nik666The Battle for Azeroth trial experience ends after three hours of game play in Battle for Azeroth, or after the quest "We Need Each Other" (for Horde) or "A Nation Divided" (for Alliance), whichever comes first. Players can repeat the trial experience with up to 12 characters per qualifying account during the welcome back weekend.Comment by ControladoFrom March 21 to March 24, but you can only play it for 3 hours.

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAH what a jokeComment by AgramonFrom March 21 to March 24, but you can only play it for 3 hours.

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAH what a jokeComment by DencaFrom March 21 to March 24, but you can only play it for 3 hours.

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAH what a jokeComment by ShakizRemovedComment by AelielI gotta say, this smells of desperation.

Also, nice move, only letting people do the very start of BFA. That way, maybe they'll resub, and only later find out about all the issues with this expansion...Comment by AdoxeDo people have a hard time reading or what?
It's 3 hours for people who DON'T OWN BFA, as in the people who play the game capped at level 20 for free, you know the starter editions. Those who already own BfA and have played BfA before have the full 3 day access.Comment by genegerbreadWelp. Yikes.Comment by rezzykI was thinking about resubbing soon for just a month to do 8.1.5 content (up to the release of the new raid in April). So this works! Since I should be able to bang out everything I want to do (except the raid that's not out yet) in 3 days.Comment by nik666Do people have a hard time reading or what?
It's 3 hours for people who DON'T OWN BFA, as in the people who play the game capped at level 20 for free, you know the starter editions. Those who already own BfA and have played BfA before have the full 3 day access.Comment by LostelfGoddamn it. Wish I had waited to resub now. All of 8.1.5's content is doable in a single day, three is plenty.Comment by Josephcurwendoes it say a what time start the "promotion"?
asking for a friend of course...Comment by PheonyXtremeRemovedComment by SnowyHereSo to be clear, this is not a situation: "Everyone gets 3 days of sub added to their account. Regardless if they are subbed or not" but rather: "Those that are not subbed, will be for 3 days and then they can resub if they want to continue" right? I was about to resub today but I'll guess I'll wait with that information.Comment by darkelemental1Oh goodie, let the massive wave of trolling without any consequence commence.Comment by CondeNoMuertoMmm...only 3 days (I know it's for people without BfA, but still)...Comment by NeryssaSo to be clear, this is not a situation: "Everyone gets 3 days of sub added to their account. Regardless if they are subbed or not" but rather: "Those that are not subbed, will be for 3 days and then they can resub if they want to continue" right? I was about to resub today but I'll guess I'll wait with that information.Comment by Tilramy brother doesn't have bfa. If he doesn't do the content from there will it still be 3 hours of play time (i.e he levels a character that is in the 60's)? the comments on here are confusing me on this.Comment by doombladezSeriously tired of the all-negative all the time bent of the comments on here and on the official forums. We get it, you're not happy, if you don't have anything new to bring up just don't waste our time please.Comment by LordFergOnly in the WoW community this is a bad thing.

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