This Week in WoW Forever

This week's updates

• Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Date · According to Blizzard, name reservation ends on Tuesday, November 3 (Pacific time). After that, you pick names when you create characters from launch. · Source
• Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Date · According to Blizzard, WoW Forever launches worldwide at the same moment: on Wednesday, November 4, at 3:00 pm PST. · Source
• Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Date · According to Blizzard, invited friends can play without a subscription from November 4 to 11 (Pacific time) through Invite-A-Friend. How it works: Invite-A-Friend. · Source

When is the reset?

According to Blizzard, a weekly reset is planned for the new raids. Blizzard hasn't announced the day or time for WoW Forever. In Classic, the reset was on Wednesdays in Europe and on Tuesdays in North America. official

More WoW Forever Guides

• Beginner's guide
  Getting started in WoW Forever: picking a class, leveling route and checklist.
• Launch time worldwide
  When WoW Forever launches in your time zone.
• What's New in WoW Forever?
  Every change compared to Classic at a glance.
• Which class suits me?
  Quiz with 8 questions and a class recommendation.
• Professions 1–300
  Leveling routes for every profession with materials and a shopping list.
• Raids
  Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia's Lair from Dec 9, 2026.

All guides