World of Warcraft: Forever · The next chapter
Release date, launch times & news
World of Warcraft: Forever reimagines original Azeroth with new zones, quests and activities through level 60. Follow Blizzard’s announcements and find the key launch details here.
Read the newsUntil the journey begins
Scheduled launch time reached
Launch schedule announced by Blizzard.
One global launch
The global launch is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 23:00 UTC: 15:00 PST in California and midnight on November 5 in Paris. Every time below represents the same moment.
Source: Blizzard’s launch announcement ↗
The Azeroth journal
Selection updated on Summaries of official Blizzard announcements.
The official World of Warcraft Discord welcomes Forever players. Community ambassadors help newcomers, returning adventurers and veterans connect with groups that share their interests and the way they want to play.
Blizzard follows Cormack, a former Scarlet Crusader raised as Forsaken, as he confronts his past and his faith. The illustrated story is available as a narrated video and a downloadable PDF.
The weekly roundup brings together Forever announcements about names, rulesets, campsites, dungeons and raids. It offers a convenient starting point for reading Blizzard’s recent updates before the new journey begins.
Countdown To Classic and Meeix meet members of the development team for a special podcast episode. Their conversation looks back at the Forever beta and ahead to the game’s upcoming global launch.
Blizzard confirms Roleplay-PvP for launch alongside the other starting rulesets. Normal, PvP and roleplaying offer distinct communities, while Hardcore comes later. Friends should coordinate their choice because grouping stays within each ruleset.
A cooking fire becomes a shared resting place, enhanced by crafted profession features. Blizzard introduces the campsite items and benefits that encourage adventurers to prepare together before returning to the road.
Accounts with an eligible edition can prepare up to three characters in total across all rulesets. Names are allocated in reservation order, and Blizzard outlines regional opening times and the requirements for taking part.
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia’s Lair await level 60 adventurers. Blizzard’s overview explains where to find them, how large a group to bring and the preparation required to enter Onyxia’s domain.
The essentials
Yes. An active WoW subscription or game time includes access to the game. Upgrade packs are optional.
Check Blizzard’s announcementReservations are scheduled for October 27–November 3, 2026 with an eligible pack, for up to three characters total. North America opens October 27 at 13:00 PDT; Europe opens at 18:00 CET.
Check Blizzard’s announcementIn the Battle.net desktop app, select World of Warcraft, then World of Warcraft: Forever in the Game Version menu. Blizzard’s announcement explains the access requirements.
Check Blizzard’s announcementForever replaces traditional realm selection with rulesets: Normal, PvP, Roleplaying and Roleplay-PvP at launch. Choose the same faction and ruleset to group with friends. Hardcore is planned for later.
Check Blizzard’s announcementBlizzard describes Forever as an ongoing version of Azeroth, separate from a Classic season. The initial journey runs from level 1 to 60, with further content planned to expand the world.
Check Blizzard’s announcementSelected and summarized by WoW Armory, an independent community site. Each news item shows its source’s publication or update date. Dates and details may change; Blizzard’s announcements remain the reference.
