Your Turtle WoW questions, answered.

Is Turtle WoW closed? Where can I play now?

If that search brought you here, Turtle WoW — Browser Realm offers the full Turtle WoW 1.18.1 content in the browser. This page describes this realm; it does not report the operating status of other services.

Is this a Turtle WoW alternative?

Here you can play the full Turtle WoW 1.18.1 content with your own realm account. Explore its races, zones, dungeons and quests, right in your browser.

Do I need to download anything?

Play in your browser with nothing to install.

Can I use my account from another service?

Use your own account for this realm. It is not shared with any other service.

Are High Elves and Goblins included?

Yes. There are 10 races and 59 race/class combinations, including High Elf and Goblin.

Can I turn off HD textures?

Yes. HD textures are on by default and can be switched off.

Where are the addons and pfQuest instructions?

These pages cover the realm and how to play. They do not provide addon downloads or a pfQuest compatibility guide.

About Turtle WoW and this realm

What happened to the original Turtle WoW?

The original servers closed in May 2026. The last day of play was 14 May and the servers went offline at midnight on 15 May. The website, forums and social channels were announced to close on 16 October. Read What happened to Turtle WoW for the full story.

Is this the official Turtle WoW?

No. This is an independent realm that runs the Turtle WoW 1.18.1 content. It is not operated by the original Turtle WoW team.

Which version is it?

Turtle WoW 1.18.1, with its races, zones, dungeons and quests.

What are the rates?

Standard x1 for experience, reputation, honor, money drops and skill gains. The level cap is 60.

Accounts and characters

Can I use my old Turtle WoW account?

No. Accounts on this realm are separate from every other service, so create a new one. It is free and takes a minute.

Are my old characters here?

No. Characters from the original servers are not on this realm. Everyone here started fresh.

How do I create an account?

Press Play now and choose Create account, or continue with Google or Discord. Usernames are 3–32 letters, digits, _ or -, and passwords need at least 8 characters. Confirm your email with the link or code you receive.

I forgot my password.

Use the recovery option in the sign-in window. If your email is verified, you receive a one-time link.

Getting started

How do I verify my email?

Open the verification email and follow its link, or type the six-digit code it contains on the verification page. Until then the new account cannot enter the world.

Can I sign up with Google or Discord?

Yes. In the sign-in window choose Google or Discord instead of an email address and a password.

What are the Turtle zones?

The eleven zones Turtle WoW added to the classic world, from Thalassian Highlands and Blackstone Island at level 1 to Moonwhisper Coast, Tel'Abim and Hyjal at 60. Together they hold 659 quests.

Do I need to be level 60 to see the Turtle content?

No. The Turtle content starts at level 1 in the two new starting zones, the first Turtle dungeon opens at 13, and new zones follow in every level band up to 60.

Playing

Is it free?

Yes. Creating an account and playing are free, with no subscription.

What do I need?

A desktop or laptop computer with an up-to-date Chrome, Edge or Firefox, a keyboard and a mouse. Nothing to install.

Can Alliance and Horde play together?

Yes. They can chat, group, join the same guild, trade, share the auction house and send each other mail.

Where do High Elves and Goblins start?

High Elves start in Thalassian Highlands (Alliance), Goblins on Blackstone Island (Horde).

How many quests are there?

The quest catalogue holds 6,708 quests, including 659 in the eleven Turtle zones.

Is there a level cap?

Yes, level 60, as in the classic game.

Can I play on a phone?

The realm is built for computers with a keyboard and mouse; phones and tablets are not the target.

Dungeons, raids and battlegrounds

Which dungeons are new?

Frostmane Hollow, Dragonmaw Retreat, Windhorn Canyon, Crescent Grove, Stormwrought Ruins, Gilneas City, Hateforge Quarry, Karazhan Crypt, the Black Morass and the Stormwind Vault. The zones and dungeons guide lists the level for each.

Which raids can I do?

The classic raids plus Lower Karazhan Halls (10 players) and Emerald Sanctum (40 players), both from level 60.

When do lockouts reset?

At 04:00 server time.

Are there battlegrounds?

Yes: Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin and Alterac Valley.

Devices, graphics and levelling

Can I play on a Mac or a Chromebook?

Use an up-to-date Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Macs and Chromebooks are not tested separately, and low-powered models may struggle, but the way in is the same: open the home page and press Play now.

Which dungeon comes first?

Frostmane Hollow, a five-player dungeon that opens at level 13. Dragonmaw Retreat follows at 25 and Windhorn Canyon at 26.

Where do I level after the starting zone?

Classic zones carry you through the teens, with Frostmane Hollow from level 13. Balor and Northwind follow in the late twenties, Grim Reaches and Gilneas in the thirties and forties, and the islands, Tel'Abim, Moonwhisper Coast and Hyjal on the way to 60.

Playing together and account help

Can Alliance and Horde use the same auction house?

Yes. On this realm both factions share the auction house, can send each other mail and can trade directly.

Can one guild have Alliance and Horde members?

Yes. Characters of both factions can join the same guild, which makes it easier to fill dungeon groups and raids.

How long is a password reset link valid?

One hour. The link is sent to your verified email address and works only once.

Can I add players from the other faction as friends?

Yes. Cross-faction friends, groups and chat are all allowed here.