Official Blizzard dates

WoW Forever beta & launch

Beta begins September 17, runs through October 21, Early Name Reservation follows October 27–November 3, and launch is November 4 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

How to get beta accessCompare editions
Beta

Sep 17 → Oct 21

Blizzard says beta access is included with the Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection.

Access guide →
Name reservation

Oct 27 → Nov 3

Any upgrade purchase includes early reservation for up to three characters, with names first-come, first-served.

Launch

Nov 4 • 3 PM PST

The base Forever experience is included with an active World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time.

Launch countdown →
Portal beta checklist

What V5 is ready to capture

Talent trees & spell changes
Item IDs, stats & sources
Boss pages & encounter mechanics
Boss loot → item → BiS links
Quest chains, rewards & zone maps
Profession recipes & Camping
Official source: Blizzard — WoW Forever editions, beta and launch details ↗