World of Warcraft Is Free-To-Play For Returning Players This Weekend

With World of Warcraft‘s Battle for Azeroth expansion in full swing, Blizzard is inviting old players to re-join the front lines. From March 21st to 24th, all inactive World of Warcraft accounts will be upgraded, “granting returning players full access to the game and all their characters”. All returning players will be able to play even if they do not own the Battle for Azeroth expansion.

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is currently on sale for $29.99 (orig. $49.99) for the Standard Edition, and $49.99 (orig. $69.99) for the Digital Deluxe Edition. For more information on the Welcome Back Weekend and sales, visit the official World of Warcraft site.

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.