World of Warcraft servers are located around the globe in order to support our worldwide gaming community.
How
many players will you support?
Players are divided into several Realms, with
each Realm comprising a complete version of the
game world.
How
many Realms will there be when World of Warcraft
is released?
We will have as many Realms online as necessary.
As the population within the game grows, we will
add more Realms to the initial base. Others will
be held in reserve and will be set up the moment
they are needed.
Will
there be a limit to the number of players on a
Realm?
Based on our experiences in the beta test, we
now have established an optimal number of
players per Realm. This number is in the
thousands, but
manageable enough to foster a sense of community
and to prevent overcrowding.
Can
players select what Realm they play on?
Yes. However, you must choose a Realm that is
located within your geographical region. For
example, North American players must select a
North American server, and European players must
select European servers. Some exceptions will
exist. Australian and New Zealand players, for
example, will connect to servers on the U.S.
West Coast. The regionally specific servers are
there to improve game performance and provide
the best online experience possible.