WoW Forever release date & launch time
World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. The beta begins September 17, followed by name reservation in late October.
November 4, 2026 • 3:00 p.m. PST
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Beta begins
Access is included with the Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection.
Invite-A-Friend codes begin delivery
Blizzard says qualifying codes start arriving by email beginning October 20.
Beta ends
The current announced testing window closes October 21.
Early Name Reservation opens
Eligible upgrade owners can create and customize up to three characters.
Name Reservation ends
Reserved names remain first-come, first-served and are not guaranteed.
Global launch
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live at 3:00 p.m. PST.
Invite-A-Friend launch access ends
Launch-week access from qualifying friend codes is scheduled for November 4–11.
What to do before November 4
Check the beta access route, choose whether you need an optional upgrade, and use the name-reservation period if your pack includes it.
What is included at launch?
Blizzard’s opening recap confirms three new zones, more than 1,000 quests, nine new dungeons, two new raids and the Skyborne race. Panel reporting adds more granular information that we label separately throughout the portal.
Everything announced →Release date FAQ
When does World of Warcraft: Forever release?
Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST.
When does the WoW Forever beta start?
The official beta window runs from September 17 through October 21, 2026.
When is early name reservation?
Early Name Reservation is scheduled for October 27 through November 3, 2026 for players with an eligible upgrade purchase, with up to three characters.
Is WoW Forever included with a normal WoW subscription?
Yes. Blizzard states that the base World of Warcraft: Forever experience is included with an active World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Optional upgrade packs add benefits such as Skyborne access, beta access and cosmetics.