Announcement · WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER
Announcement · WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVERWorld of Warcraft: Forever has been announced
A reimagined Azeroth built to grow for years opens on November 4. Here is what we know about launch, beta and the world.
A new beginning in Azeroth
World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled to launch globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT, with beta beginning September 17. Access is included with an active World of Warcraft subscription or game time.
A world intended to last
Blizzard describes Forever as a permanent home alongside modern and Classic World of Warcraft. The journey begins in a reimagined original Azeroth and initially runs from level 1 to 60. Further stories, regions and systems are intended to expand the world over time.
What has been announced
The list includes new regions and dungeons, additional class abilities and race-class combinations, Legacy progression for future character journeys, Camping, new profession recipes and multiple presentation options. Several of these features have yet to be explained in detail.