WoW Forever Release Date and Time
Short answer
US West Coast3:00 PM PSTWednesday, November 4
Central Europe12:00 AM CETThursday, November 5
WoW Forever launches worldwide at one moment: Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00 PM PST in the US, Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 AM CET in Central Europe.
In your time zone:
- Worldwide at once
- Level cap 60
- Subscription or Game Time
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WoW Forever release time in every region
Blizzard starts every region at the same moment, 23:00 UTC on November 4. This is what the clock says where you are.
The world at launch
23:00 UTC
Your time zone
US West
3:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
PST · UTC−8 · Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver
US Mountain
4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
MST · UTC−7 · Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary
US Central
5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
CST · UTC−6 · Chicago, Dallas, Mexico City
US East
6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
EST · UTC−5 · New York, Toronto, Miami
Brazil
8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
BRT · UTC−3 · São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
UK and Ireland
11:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4
GMT · UTC±0 · London, Dublin, Lisbon
Central Europe
12:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
CET · UTC+1 · Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Zurich
Eastern Europe
1:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
EET · UTC+2 · Athens, Kyiv, Helsinki
Moscow
2:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
MSK · UTC+3 · Moscow, Istanbul, Minsk
Gulf
3:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
GST · UTC+4 · Dubai, Abu Dhabi
India
4:30 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
IST · UTC+5:30 · Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
Southeast Asia
7:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
SGT · UTC+8 · Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei
Japan and Korea
8:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
JST · UTC+9 · Tokyo, Seoul
Australia East
10:00 AM
Thursday, November 5next day
AEDT · UTC+11 · Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra
New Zealand
12:00 PM
Thursday, November 5next day
NZDT · UTC+13 · Auckland, Wellington
Full timeline: beta, launch and raids
From the beta start to the first raids. Each date links its source and today is marked on the line.
Sep 12, 2026
ConfirmedForever announced
Blizzard reveals World of Warcraft: Forever.
Source: Blizzard: Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: ForeverSep 17, 2026
ConfirmedBeta goes live
Initial level cap 20. Week one includes zones up to level 20, Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron.
Source: Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now LiveOct 1, 2026
ConfirmedBeta cap rises to 30
Level cap 30. The new Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31) opens, and Razorfen Downs (from 25) and Uldaman (from 30) join the beta dungeons.
Source: Blizzard forums: WoW Forever Beta Development Notes, updated October 1 (Kaivax)Oct 8, 2026
ConfirmedCity of Dalaran opens
The new City of Dalaran (28–33) opens in the beta. Dungeon kills give about 20% more XP, and every beta player gets 16 Legacy Points to test the Legacy System.
Source: Blizzard forums: WoW Forever Beta Development Notes, updated October 8 (Kaivax)Date TBA
AnnouncedServer Slam
A stress test of a few hours in which anyone can play the beta. Blizzard will announce the date.
Source: Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now LiveOct 21, 2026
AnnouncedLast full beta test day
Final full day of the beta test.
Source: Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now LiveOct 27 – Nov 3
AnnouncedEarly name reservation
October 27 to November 3 (PST) for owners of any upgrade pack: create and customize your character before launch.
Source: Blizzard: Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever UpgradesNov 4, 2026
AnnouncedThe big momentLaunch
Global launch at one moment: Nov 4, 3:00 PM PST, Nov 5, 00:00 CET. Level cap 60.
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM PST | Thu, Nov 5 · 12:00 AM CET
Source: Blizzard: Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever UpgradesDec 9, 2026
AnnouncedNew raids unlock
The new Forever raids open for progression.
Source: Blizzard: What’s Next Panel RecapAfter launch
AnnouncedHardcore ruleset
Hardcore joins the Normal, PvP and Roleplaying rulesets after launch.
Source: Blizzard: Deep Dive Panel RecapToday
Can you buy WoW Forever?
You play it with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. On top of that Blizzard sells three upgrade packs. The Skyborne race and early name reservation come only with one of them.
| Skyborne Heroic Pack | Includes betaSkyborne Epic Pack | Warcraft Forever Collection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyborne race and the Zephras Isle start | Included | Included | Included |
| Early name reservation, Oct 27 to Nov 3 | Included | Included | Included |
| A ground mount, an outfit, a toy and a rucksack | Included | Included | Included |
| Invite-A-Friend launch codes | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Beta access from September 17 | –Not included | Included | Included |
| 30 days of Game Time from November 4 | –Not included | Included | Included |
| More cosmetics, tabards and pets | –Not included | Included | Included |
| Warcraft III: Reforged plus the Forsaken Kingdom campaign | –Not included | –Not included | Included |
WoW Forever beta timeline
The beta runs from September 17 to October 21. What each phase brings, what is still to come and how you get in.
Beta progress
Sep 17 – Oct 21 · 35 days
- Phase 1ConfirmedRunning now
Level cap 20
Since September 17
- The Skyborne race and Zephras Isle
- Every zone up to level 20
- Hall of Thanes, dungeon for levels 13–18
- Ruins of Lordaeron, dungeon for levels 15–20
- Phase 2ConfirmedRunning now
Level cap 30
Since October 1
- Excavation Site: Wetlands, new dungeon for levels 26–31
- Razorfen Downs from level 25 and Uldaman from level 30
- Since October 8: City of Dalaran, new dungeon for levels 28–33
- Since October 8: 16 Legacy Points for every tester and about 20% more XP from dungeon kills
- The Darkspear Islands battleground was announced for this phase, no date yet
Source: Blizzard dev notes, October 1Source: Blizzard dev notes, October 8
- Server SlamAnnounced
Open to everyone
Date to come
- A stress test of a few hours
- Anyone can log into the beta during that window
- Last full test dayAnnounced
Beta ends October 21
Oct 21, 2026
- The beta is available through October 21
- Next: name reservation from October 27 and launch on November 4
What comes after launch?
The new raids unlock on December 9, 2026. Until then the level 60 endgame runs through the dungeons, and every one of them is in our dungeon guides. If you want a character at 60 and in dungeon gear by then, our WoW Forever boost options cover leveling, dungeons and gear.
After that Blizzard plans more raids and dungeons, PvP updates, new quests on the 1 to 60 journey and the Hardcore ruleset, per the What’s Next recap.
Get ready for launch
Everything you can plan before November 4, in one place.
Dungeon guidesBosses, tactics and loot for all 35 dungeons, 9 of them new.Open 
Dungeon FinderEnter your level and see which dungeon fits right now.Open 
Leveling guidesRoutes and zones for the 1 to 60 journey.Open 
Class hubsEvery class on one page: specs, what is new and its tools.Open 
Talent PathWhich talent to take at every level.Open 
Talent calculatorPlan and share a build with every Forever talent.Open 
World MapEvery zone with levels, dungeons and travel routes.Open 
ProfessionsProfessions and the new Camping skill in Forever.Open
WoW Forever release FAQ
When does WoW Forever come out?
WoW Forever launches worldwide on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST. That is 6:00 PM EST in New York, 11:00 PM GMT in London and 12:00 AM CET on Thursday, November 5 in Central Europe.
What time does WoW Forever launch in the US?
On Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00 PM PST on the West Coast and 6:00 PM EST on the East Coast. Central time is 5:00 PM CST.
Can you buy WoW Forever?
You play it with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time, so there is no separate game to buy. Blizzard also sells three upgrade packs: the Skyborne Heroic Pack, the Skyborne Epic Pack and the Warcraft Forever Collection. The Skyborne race and early name reservation come only with one of these packs.
What is the WoW Forever beta timeline?
The beta opened on September 17, 2026 with a level cap of 20. Since October 1 the cap is 30, with Excavation Site: Wetlands, Razorfen Downs and Uldaman, and City of Dalaran joined on October 8. The Darkspear Islands battleground is announced. A Server Slam for everyone comes on top, and October 21 is the last full test day. Then name reservation runs October 27 to November 3 and the game launches on November 4 at 3 PM PST.
When did the beta level cap go up to 30?
On October 1, 2026. Level 30 opened the new Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31), Razorfen Downs from level 25 and Uldaman from level 30.
When is WoW Forever name reservation?
October 27 to November 3, 2026 (PST), for owners of any upgrade pack. You create and customize your character before launch.
When do WoW Forever raids unlock?
The new raids unlock on December 9, 2026. Until then the endgame runs through the level 60 dungeons.
What time does WoW Forever release in the EU?
At 12:00 AM CET on Thursday, November 5, which is 11:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, November 4 in the UK. Blizzard launches every region at the same moment, so Europe does not start later.
What time does WoW Forever launch in Australia?
On Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 AM AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne, and 12:00 PM NZDT in Auckland.
When can I download WoW Forever?
You install it through the Battle.net app. Blizzard has not announced a preload date yet. We add it here as soon as it is out.
When does the WoW Forever beta end?
The last full test day is October 21, 2026 (PST). The beta has been live since September 17, first with a level cap of 20 and since October 1 with 30.
How do I get into the WoW Forever beta?
Opt in on the Blizzard site, or get the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection. Blizzard also plans a Server Slam where anyone can play for a few hours. Its date is not out yet.
What is the level cap at launch?
Level 60. The journey runs from level 1 to 60 through new and classic zones with 35 dungeons, 9 of them new.
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