Classic confirmed integrated into retail client in Forbes article

[Necrotyk]

My question is is there going to be a separate cost?

[shimerra]

no, its not confirmed. Stop spreading bullshit.

Might wanna take your own advice with a sig like that.

[azurrei]

My question is is there going to be a separate cost?

I don't see that happening. Most likely simply a server option, so retail WoW subscription applies. The more interesting question to ask perhaps is whether or not there will be a "discounted" classic only subscription - my guess (and hope) is, no.

[Azgraal]

I feel I still hate paywalls.

So you wanted it for free, or what?

[Ifeanychukwu]

So, if it is integrated into retail client we can expect them to use currently existing assets (models etc.) instead of those from vanilla?

I hope so.

[Necrotyk]

I don't see that happening. Most likely simply a server option, so retail WoW subscription applies. The more interesting question to ask perhaps is whether or not there will be a "discounted" classic only subscription - my guess (and hope) is, no.

I can imagine Activision including WoW Classic "with your purchase" of the most up to date wow expansion. So buy current WoW (Battle Chest + BFA) and BFA will include WoW Classic. No addittional sub cost, and no way to actually play Classic without buying BFA.

[Thimagryn]

I can imagine Activision including WoW Classic "with your purchase" of the most up to date wow expansion. So buy current WoW (Battle Chest + BFA) and BFA will include WoW Classic. No addittional sub cost, and no way to actually play Classic without buying BFA.

I would actually resub for that.

Throw in hi-res model option for classic (As a toggle, not forced or mandatory) and I'll be all over it.

[Echocho]

More proof for those that are interested. This has been datamined from the BfA alpha and as we all know there are no type of server today that require an active subscription to access and none are planned for BfA.

[Tehterokkar]

If this came to you as a surprise, you don't know a thing about software development.

Old vanilla client(one that you use to play on private servers) is outdated in every possible aspect. It has terrible security, performance, list goes on.

What came to me as a surprise is that they are using a single client for both Classic and BFA, rather than having Classic as just a separate game(kinda like PTR/Alpha/Beta servers are for Blizzard games).

Also kek at people complaining about the price, you niggas thought it was gonna be free? Expect at least half of wow sub for Classic only, or BFA+Classic for regular sub price.

[Rapti]

If this came to you as a surprise, you don't know a thing about software development.

Old vanilla client(one that you use to play on private servers) is outdated in every possible aspect. It has terrible security, performance, list goes on.

What came to me as a surprise is that they are using a single client for both Classic and BFA, rather than having Classic as just a separate game(kinda like PTR/Alpha/Beta servers are for Blizzard games).

Also kek at people complaining about the price, you niggas thought it was gonna be free? Expect at least half of wow sub for Classic only, or BFA+Classic for regular sub price.

I'd just pay the sub fee as I used to. Most likely it will be so that you have extra realm(s) where it's simply Classic "settings" and "restrictions" as its part of one game client. Lower/same sub - it does not cost a fortune to begin with so I wouldn't care. Don't see a reason for separate sub for classic either.