One of the many perks that World of Warcraft has compared to other MMORPGs is that the different races in the game are not just for show. Since the game's original release in 2004, each race in World of Warcraft has had different abilities and traits that set them apart from their contemporaries while staying true to their core identities and lore. With two dozen races for WoW players to pick from, another will soon enter the fray.