Blizzard confirmed Beta closure on 23 October 2026 after the scheduled 10:00 PDT (17:00 UTC) end. Celebration items and experiences may not be available at launch.
Read the announcement ↗WoW Forever updates
Official release dates, Beta access and the latest recorded game changes.
Announced schedule
WoW Forever updates below come from Blizzard’s announcement and What’s Next recap. They are not inferred from the talent snapshot.
Past test schedule and installation reference: WoW Forever stress test.
Need the same ruleset as friends? WoW Forever servers has the grouping table.
Picking an instance by level? WoW Forever dungeons lists the nine new ones beside Classic, with official ranges and sourced records.
Need pickups before a low-level dungeon? WoW Forever quests lists the recorded Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron quests.
Forever launched worldwide on 4 November 2026 at 15:00 PST (23:00 UTC). That was 5 November at 00:00 CET, 07:00 in Taiwan and Beijing, 08:00 KST and 10:00 AEDT. This announcement does not report current server availability.
Read the announcement ↗The What’s Next recap says new raids unlock on 9 December 2026.
Read the What’s Next recap ↗Current talent snapshot
467 talents · 1297 recorded ranks · link version beta-20261105-c929bf89. Data revision beta-20261112-c1440bb5, recorded 12 November 2026.
Data & sources ↗Launch and beta access, from the announcement
Is Forever included with a WoW subscription at launch?
Yes. The official announcement says launch access is included with a World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Skyborne packs are optional upgrades, not the only way to play at launch.
Can I still join the Beta?
Blizzard confirmed Beta closure on 23 October 2026 after the scheduled 10:00 PDT (17:00 UTC) end. Celebration items and experiences may not be available at launch.
What comes next?
Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection include up to three early characters total across all rulesets, on the specific WoW account that bought the upgrade. Names are first come, first served. Name reservation ran from 27 October to 3 November. The opening times below are historical. Eligible friend-code play runs from 4 to 11 November.
Playing now, names & friend codes
Name reservation ran from 27 October to 3 November. The opening times below are historical. Eligible friend-code play runs from 4 to 11 November.
Forever launched worldwide on 4 November 2026 at 15:00 PST (23:00 UTC). That was 5 November at 00:00 CET, 07:00 in Taiwan and Beijing, 08:00 KST and 10:00 AEDT. This announcement does not report current server availability.
Official launch timeLog in and choose your ruleset
In Battle.net, select WoW: Forever, choose World of Warcraft: Forever under Game Version, check the active WoW account if you have several, then Install. Agree on the same faction and ruleset with friends; a Beta character does not reserve a launch name.
On first login, choose Classic or Enhanced before your ruleset. Classic starts with simpler visuals and fewer interface aids; Enhanced enables more visual and interface features. You can adjust individual settings later in Options.
Official setup guideName reservation has ended
Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection include up to three early characters total across all rulesets, on the specific WoW account that bought the upgrade. Names are first come, first served.
Name rejected as restricted?
Blizzard acknowledged overly restrictive name checks on 28 October, including names containing “con”. The announced fix follows each region’s realm restart; try again afterward if your name should be allowed. This notice does not confirm completion in every region.
Official name-filter noticePast reservation opening times
- Europe: · 2026-10-27 17:00 UTC
- North America: · 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
- Korea: · 2026-10-27 22:00 UTC
- Taiwan: · 2026-10-27 23:00 UTC
Invite friends for launch week
Email delivery starts:
Skyborne Heroic Pack includes one code; Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection include three each. Delivery to every buyer on the first day is not guaranteed.
Open the purchase email, share a code privately with your friend, and have them redeem it through Battle.net.
Eligible recipients can play during the window shown without a subscription or game time. Codes do not include beta access. Gift purchases are excluded; check Blizzard support for other restrictions.
Blizzard says the unexpected restrictions on some chat channels, leveling past 10, guilds, parties and trading for invite-code players were fixed on 5 November. If you were affected, log out and back in.
Official invite-code fixOfficial reading
Blizzard pages for dates, access, official recaps and the Known Issues thread.
11 November hotfixes
Blizzard changed Judgement to a ranged attack, updated Tailoring bag materials and sizes, and fixed class and quest issues.
Read Blizzard’s announcement ↗10 November class hotfixes
Blizzard adjusted Enhancement Shaman abilities, Hunter pets and Affliction Warlock Wrack and Soul Siphon.
Read Blizzard’s announcement ↗9 November hotfixes
Blizzard fixed loot from Zarla Ober and Shaper’s Terrace bosses, corrected excessive creature damage in The Drowned City, and addressed class, item and quest issues.
Read Blizzard’s announcement ↗8 November dungeon experience
On 8 November, Blizzard increased the experience earned from killing enemies in dungeons by 50%.
Read Blizzard’s announcement ↗6 November hotfixes
Blizzard reports Druid tooltip corrections, a Voidwalker health increase, a Tanning Rack skill requirement of 125 and the Horde quest Unending Torment available at level 15. Some client records still show older requirements.
Read Blizzard’s announcement ↗Beta has ended
Blizzard confirmed Beta closure on 23 October 2026 after the scheduled 10:00 PDT (17:00 UTC) end. Celebration items and experiences may not be available at launch.
Read the announcement ↗Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever
Launch date, subscription access and the optional Skyborne packs.
Read the announcement ↗World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap
Paladin talent notes on Class changes cite this recap.
Read the Deep Dive recap ↗World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap
Named regions and the 9 December raid unlock.
Read the What’s Next recap ↗Blizzard’s 5 November list reports temporarily unavailable PvP vendors in Orgrimmar, Stormwind and Dalaran, and a cauldron near Roogug in Razorfen Kraul where players can get stuck. The list can change; check the official thread for the latest status.
Read the Known Issues thread ↗5 November hotfixes
Blizzard says an unintended Plainsrunning stacking issue in battleground preparation was fixed, and its stacks are removed while carrying a flag. Mild Spices sell to vendors for 1 copper each. The official list also covers quest and NPC fixes.
Read the official hotfixes ↗Sourced game-data changes
A note appears here only when a later export or an official line shows the game data itself changed. Preview-to-Classic comparisons live on Class changes.
Preview trees drop two talents and swap several cells
The 17 September export removes Warrior Protection Vitality and Druid Balance Balance of Nature (470 → 468). Bastion moves into Vitality’s cell, Restoration swaps Totemic Focus and Tidal Mastery, Combat replaces Restless Blades with Flawless Execution, and Affliction renames Drain Hope to Wrack. Saved drafts and shared links from the previous version are incompatible; copy a new link after rebuilding.
Talents touched- Warrior · Bastion
- Warrior · Focused Rage
- Rogue · Combat · Flawless Execution
- Warlock · Affliction · Wrack
- Shaman · Totemic Focus
- Shaman · Restoration · Tidal Mastery
Racials and Legacy records from 18 September are a data correction on Changelog. ↗
WoW Forever updates FAQ
Dates and access lines from Blizzard’s announcement and recaps.
When does WoW Forever launch?
Forever launched worldwide on 4 November 2026 at 15:00 PST (23:00 UTC). That was 5 November at 00:00 CET, 07:00 in Taiwan and Beijing, 08:00 KST and 10:00 AEDT. This announcement does not report current server availability.
Can I still join the Beta?
Blizzard confirmed Beta closure on 23 October 2026 after the scheduled 10:00 PDT (17:00 UTC) end. Celebration items and experiences may not be available at launch.
Where do the launch and beta dates come from?
Blizzard’s launch announcement, What’s Next recap, and official Beta closure confirmation.
Shared build links change version only when the tree layout changes; text-only refreshes keep every link valid. Data & sources →