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World of Warcraft Price Hikes for Australian and New Zealand Players
Effective February 7th, Blizzard Entertainment will be increasing the cost of all World of Warcraft in-game transactions for players in Australia and New Zealand. This adjustment, attributed to global and regional market fluctuations, affects various services including monthly subscriptions and WoW Tokens.
While the US has maintained a consistent $14.99 monthly subscription fee since 2004, Australian and New Zealand players will see price increases. Current subscribers with recurring subscriptions as of February 6th will retain their current rates for a grace period of up to six months.
The price changes are as follows:
New World of Warcraft Service Prices (AUD & NZD, effective February 7th):
| Service | Australian Dollar (AUD) | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Month Recurring Subscription | $249.00 | $280.68 |
| 6-Month Recurring Subscription | $124.50 | $140.34 |
| 3-Month Recurring Subscription | $67.05 | $75.57 |
| 1-Month Recurring Subscription | $23.95 | $26.99 |
| WoW Token | $32.00 | $36.00 |
| Blizzard Balance (WoW Token Redeem) | $24.00 | $27.00 |
| Name Change | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| Race Change | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| Character Transfer | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| Faction Change | $48.00 | $54.00 |
| Pets | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| Mounts | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| Guild Transfer & Faction Change | $56.00 | $63.00 |
| Guild Name Change | $32.00 | $36.00 |
| Character Boost | $96.00 | $108.00 |
Currently, the USD to AUD conversion rate offers a slight USD discount, potentially aligning the new prices with existing US rates. However, given the fluctuating exchange rates, the long-term impact remains uncertain. Blizzard assures players that this decision was not taken lightly, though the reaction from the player base has been mixed.
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