WoW Forever launch: Nov 5, 2026
WoW Forever launches on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 00:00 CET (3:00 PM PST on Wednesday, November 4). Here you'll find every date up to the first raids and everything you can prepare before launch.
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Dates
- Oct 22, 2026Beta ends
Last day of the beta. - Oct 27, 2026Name reservation
From this day on you can claim the name you want and create characters. - Nov 5, 2026
00:00 CETWoW Forever launch
Launch time: 3:00 PM PST on November 4, midnight in Central Europe. - Dec 9, 2026The first raids open
Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40).
Launch checklist
- Pick a class and plan your talents
Talent planner for all nine classes, with every ability by level. - Get your addons ready
Quest helpers, maps and combat addons that already work in the beta. - Check the leveling route
Which zone fits which level, for Horde and Alliance. - Choose your professions
Skill routes 1–300 with every material you need. - Dungeons by level
Bosses, loot and quests for every dungeon. - Plan your gear
BiS lists for every class and the upgrade finder. - Read the beginner's guide
Everything you need to get started in WoW Forever.