Is SHADOWLANDS going to be free in two years?

[Mike S.]

So I just found out there is no standard edition physical box for the
game anymore. Only the collector's edition has a physical box. Since
the only reason I buy the expansion when it is released is for
collection purposes, I am wondering if I can just stop buying the
expansions all together.

The game has plenty of content for me as is. I do not care about the
latest and greatest content. So my question is the same as in my
subject header. Will I get Shadowlands added for free to my account in
two years time when the next expansion hits?

[Lewis]

Post by Mike S.
So I just found out there is no standard edition physical box for the
game anymore. Only the collector's edition has a physical box. Since
the only reason I buy the expansion when it is released is for
collection purposes, I am wondering if I can just stop buying the
expansions all together.

I don't understand. You want to buy the box?

Post by Mike S.
The game has plenty of content for me as is. I do not care about the
latest and greatest content. So my question is the same as in my
subject header. Will I get Shadowlands added for free to my account in
two years time when the next expansion hits?

It is hard to be sure, but that seems to be the plan.

Of course, there's no guarantee WoW 10 will be out in two years.

[Mike S.]

On Tue, 8 Dec 2020 22:07:04 -0000 (UTC), Lewis

Post by Lewis
I don't understand. You want to buy the box?

Well, I would not buy the box if it did not come with, you know, an
expansion to go with it, but yes, I want to buy the box.

Post by Lewis
It is hard to be sure, but that seems to be the plan.

I hope it is.

Post by Lewis
Of course, there's no guarantee WoW 10 will be out in two years.

Ok fair enough. Whenever the next expansion hits then.