
You can also choose to upgrade to a full, paid account at any time and continue your adventures beyond level 20. However, you are free to continue playing and exploring Azeroth for as long as you wish - or you can roll an entirely new character to try out a new race or class. When you reach level 20, your characters will stop gaining experience.


The Starter Edition allows anyone to play for free up to level 20 without the time restrictions placed on trial accounts - all you need is a account and Internet connection. With the launch of Rage of the Firelands (patch 4.2), we introduced the World of Warcraft Starter Edition, a replacement for the previously available free trial.
