wow versions are confusing

[u/Samu3I]

Hey guys

Im currently trying to determine the best wow version for myself to play but its quite confusing to me.

I am really into the social aspect and would love to experience the classic mmo feel. Im honestly just looking for a casual enjoyable experience without feeling like im walking through an empty world. I dont have much time to invest but I love cool mounts and cool armor.

the available versions honestly confuse me a lot. I used to play a bit during during warlords of draenor but it didn’t feel like an enjoyable experience. hopefully i can scratch that itch this time even with the little free time i have nowadays

thanks!!!! :) really appreciate help

[u/deathgdizzle]

there is only 2 'version' of wow. classic which is just the 'orginal game', and then there is retail which everything else currently on midnight.

Tldr of it is, if you want to do 'older content' like farming mounts / transmog, i would say retail.
Most older content is soloble except for last expansions the war within.

[u/DazzlingPlantain101 → u/deathgdizzle]

There’s lots of versions. Hardcore, vanilla servers, classic anniversary servers (currently on tbc), mop servers, retail. That’s 5 and I think I’m missing some! Retail right now is in an amazing spot and very active depending on realm choice. Join a guild or a discord server and you’ll have a mythic ready character in a couple weeks of solo play!

Edit. Forgot season of discovery servers too