Editions and pre-orders
Three editions at $29.99, $59.99 and $79.99. The cheapest one unlocks the Skyborne but does not include beta access - here is exactly what each contains.
The thing to get right before buying: the cheapest paid edition does not include beta access, and the names do not make that obvious.
The editions
| Edition | Price | Skyborne | Beta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyborne Heroic Pack | $29.99 | Yes | No |
| Skyborne Epic Pack | $59.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Warcraft Forever Collection | $79.99 | Yes | Yes |
Skyborne Heroic Pack — $29.99
Unlocks the Skyborne race and its Zephras Isle starting experience, early name reservation, the Cerulean Prideclaw mount, cosmetic garb, a rucksack, a toy, housing decor, and one Invite-A-Friend code.
No beta access.
Skyborne Epic Pack — $59.99
Everything in the Heroic Pack, plus:
- Beta access from 17 September
- 30 days of Game Time starting 4 November
- Additional cosmetics, tabards and pets
- Three Invite-A-Friend codes
This is the cheapest route into the beta.
Warcraft Forever Collection — $79.99
The Epic Pack plus Warcraft III: Reforged with its new Forsaken Kingdom campaign, and additional housing decor.
Reported as available only through 11 January 2027.
The fourth tier
A $150.00 listing appeared in the US store on 12 September. Its contents have not been detailed in coverage that can be verified, so it is not described here.
Do you need any of them?
No. Forever itself is included with a standard subscription — see subscription and pricing. The paid packs buy the Skyborne race, beta access and cosmetics, not the game.
If you do not intend to play a Skyborne and do not want the beta, you do not need to buy anything.
A reporting conflict
Early coverage stated that beta access came with any active subscription. Blizzard's own product page contradicts this. Only the Epic Pack and the Collection are confirmed by official sources to grant beta access.
Check the official store page before spending anything on the strength of a third-party claim.