QUICK ANSWER
WoW Forever is scheduled to launch November 4, 2026. Beta is listed for September 17–October 21, followed by name reservations October 27–November 3. Exact regional opening times have not been verified.
Before you start
- Check your region’s current announcement before booking time off.
- Treat these as dates, not midnight launch times.
The announced schedule
| Milestone | 2026 dates | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Beta | Sep 17 – Oct 21 | Invitation or an edition that includes beta access. |
| Name reservations | Oct 27 – Nov 3 | Eligible packs; first come, first served. |
| Launch | November 4 | Active subscription or game time required. |
Sources for this section
- Battle.net: Forever editions and product terms ↗Official · Read September 12, 2026
Add the dates to your calendar
The preparation page provides an .ics download with all three milestones. They are all-day entries because a regional opening hour has not been verified. The beta and reservation end dates are included in their calendar ranges.
An imported calendar file is a snapshot. If Blizzard changes a date, download the revised file and replace the earlier entries. Calendar imports do not subscribe you to live updates.
Sources for this section
- Battle.net: Forever editions and product terms ↗Official · Read September 12, 2026
Before planning your first session
- Check the latest official regional launch announcement for a timezone and opening hour.
- Confirm your subscription or game time will cover the session.
- Agree on the available realm and faction with your group after those options are confirmed.
- Leave room for maintenance or queues; a scheduled release date is not a server availability guarantee.
Sources for this section
- Battle.net: Forever editions and product terms ↗Official · Read September 12, 2026
KEEP GOING
Your next step.
Based on published announcements. Gameplay has not been independently tested for this edition. Sources, corrections and coverage.