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.
Editorial review:
A new beginning in Azeroth
World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled to launch globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, 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.
Launch time: why Europe sees November 5
Blizzard’s later What’s Next overview specifies November 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. PST: 23:00 UTC on November 4 and midnight CET on November 5. The initial announcement inconsistently uses both PST and PDT. This update follows the PST time in the later overview. Check the latest official launch notice before making fixed arrangements.
Subscription access and beta access are separate
Blizzard says normal Forever access is included with an active WoW subscription or game time. That does not automatically grant beta access to every account. For the announced September 17 beta, Blizzard lists options including the Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection. Check an offer’s actual terms before buying; an optional package is different from a requirement for normal launch access.
What to plan now, and what to leave open
The initial journey covers levels 1–60. Announced race-class combinations, revised talents and Legacy progression matter when planning a character. Rulesets and faction also matter for playing together. The announcement is not enough to establish complete endgame gearing or a strongest-class ranking; those require verified item data and meaningful playtesting.