WoW Forever Release Date
World of Warcraft: Forever launches worldwide on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. Here's the launch time where you live, what happens before and after launch, and what each edition includes.
Updated October 12, 2026 · dates from Blizzard's announcements and roadmap
Time until launch
Launch time in your region
Every region launches at the same moment, so in Europe and Asia it's already November 5.
| Los Angeles (PST) | Nov 4, 3:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| New York (EST) | Nov 4, 6:00 p.m. |
| London (GMT) | Nov 4, 11:00 p.m. |
| Berlin / Paris (CET) | Nov 5, 12:00 a.m. |
| Istanbul (TRT) | Nov 5, 2:00 a.m. |
| Seoul (KST) | Nov 5, 8:00 a.m. |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Nov 5, 10:00 a.m. |
Timeline and roadmap
September 12, 2026
Announced at BlizzCon
Blizzard reveals World of Warcraft: Forever as a permanent home for classic-style WoW, next to modern WoW and Classic.
September 17, 2026
Beta begins
Opt-in beta with a level 20 cap. Epic Pack and Collection owners are guaranteed access.
October 1, 2026
Beta level cap raised to 30
Phase 2 of the beta opens more dungeons and zones up to level 30.
October 22, 2026
Beta ends
The beta closes ahead of name reservation.
October 27, 2026
Name reservation
Pack owners can reserve names and create characters early, until November 3.
November 4, 2026
Launch
WoW Forever launches worldwide at 3:00 p.m. PST (23:00 UTC), with levels 1–60, all dungeons and the Skyborne race.
December 9, 2026
First raids open
Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40) open together.
Winter 2026/27
Hardcore
Hardcore rulesets arrive after launch. Blizzard hasn't given an exact date.
Spring 2027
First content update
Two new raids, two new dungeons, a new playable area and quests, a legendary questline and a PvP season refresh.
Summer 2027
Second content update
A revamped classic raid, one new raid, two new dungeons, more world content, and profession and Legacy updates.
See the launch raids and everything new compared to Classic.
Price and editions
Subscription only
Included
- All classes, races (except Skyborne), zones, dungeons and raids
- Needs an active WoW subscription or Game Time
Skyborne Heroic Pack
$29.99
- Skyborne race and Zephras Isle starting zone
- Early name reservation
- Cerulean Prideclaw mount and cosmetics
Skyborne Epic Pack
$59.99
- Everything in the Heroic Pack
- Beta access
- 30 days of Game Time from launch
- Extra pets and tabards
Warcraft Forever Collection
$79.99
- Everything in the Epic Pack
- Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign
- Limited time
US prices. Only the Skyborne race needs a pack; everything else comes with the subscription.
FAQ
When does WoW Forever come out?
WoW Forever launches worldwide on November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST (23:00 UTC, 00:00 CET on November 5).
What time does WoW Forever launch?
3:00 p.m. PST on November 4. That's 6:00 p.m. EST, 23:00 UTC, 00:00 CET and 02:00 in Turkey on November 5, and 10:00 AEDT on November 5. All regions launch at the same moment.
Is WoW Forever free?
It's included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. Only the Skyborne race needs a paid pack, starting at $29.99.
When can I reserve my name in WoW Forever?
Pack owners can reserve names and create characters from October 27 to November 3. Everyone else creates characters at launch.
When do raids open in WoW Forever?
On December 9, 2026: Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia's Lair open together, about five weeks after launch.
Is there a Hardcore mode in WoW Forever?
Yes, but not at launch. Blizzard says Hardcore rulesets come after launch, and the roadmap places them in winter 2026/27.
What is the level cap in WoW Forever?
60, and Blizzard says it will stay at 60. New content adds raids, dungeons and zones instead of new levels.