Is the sealed version worth the extra cost over the CIB?

Yes, the sealed version is listed for $245, offering a new copy compared to the $123 complete in box option.

What platform is this game for?

This classic strategy game is available for the PC platform.

When was Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness originally released?

The game was originally released in 1995 and was published by Activision.

Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] — PC Price & Value

Name: Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] — PC Price & Value
Brand: PC

What Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] for PC is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] value — Complete (CIB) $123 · Sealed (new) $245. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · PCPublisher · ActivisionGenre · StrategyReleased · 1995

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PriceCharting — Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] (PC)$122.5

Game details

Brand: PC
Platform: PC
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Activision
Released: 1995
Copies sold: 4.21M

Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] (PC) resale value

A loose copy of Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness [Shareware] averages around null. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $123, and a factory-sealed copy commands $245.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Complete (CIB)	$123	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$245	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

Is the sealed version worth the extra cost over the CIB?: Yes, the sealed version is listed for $245, offering a new copy compared to the $123 complete in box option.
What platform is this game for?: This classic strategy game is available for the PC platform.
When was Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness originally released?: The game was originally released in 1995 and was published by Activision.