The short answer
You need both Warcraft III: Reforged and Forsaken Kingdom. Existing Reforged owners receive the Definitive Edition update free; campaign access is a separate entitlement. Check what your account already owns before choosing an edition.
Before you start
- Access to the Battle.net account that owns your games.
- A working internet connection and the Battle.net desktop app.
Check what you already own
The product names are similar enough to choose the wrong one. Open your game library and account purchase history first. If another family member made the purchase, check which account received it before troubleshooting the installation.
Use this comparison to identify missing content. Regional prices and promotions can change; compare the final local store contents rather than assuming the most expensive bundle is necessary.
| Your situation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Own Reforged only | Forsaken Kingdom campaign entitlement. |
| Own neither | The Combo lists Reforged and the new campaign together. |
| Own the Warcraft Forever Collection | Check the included Warcraft III content before buying again. |
| Only want updated visuals | Update your existing Reforged installation. |
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Prepare the client and open the campaign
The sequence below is our installation checklist. Exact launcher labels can vary with app version and region.
- Sign into the account that owns the required content and select Warcraft III: Reforged in Battle.net.
- Allow the client update to finish before launching. Compare the displayed version with the patch guide if the new campaign is missing.
- Open the campaign screen and begin with The Last Days of Lordaeron. Read the opening objectives before changing settings or looking up later story events.
- If the campaign remains locked, verify the account and entitlement first. Reinstalling the entire game will not add a missing license.
Check voiceover and connection needs
Blizzard lists English-only campaign voiceover. That statement does not mean every menu or subtitle is English-only. Inspect your language options if you need localized text.
The store requires an internet connection, Battle.net account and desktop app. See the troubleshooting guide before planning to play somewhere without reliable internet.
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Research checked 2026-09-12. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.