Despite World of Warcraft's player base having so many options available to them, they still tend to gravitate towards a few fan-favorites.Īlthough Blizzard does usually not provide specific realm population information themselves, there have been multiple different census projects throughout World of Warcraft's history. Although 10 of these options, known as 'allied races,' are more like variants than unique races, they still provide players with the ability to play exactly the character they want. Although World of Warcraft initially launched with only 8 races, the game has grown to include a staggering 23 today.
