WoW Forever · release date
WoW Forever release date and launch time
WoW Forever launches on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. Pacific time (PST, UTC−8), which is 11 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4 in London and midnight on Thursday, November 5 in Paris.
WoW Forever launch
Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 3 p.m. PST: midnight in Paris, in the night of 4 to 5 November.
Launch time where you live
Every time is computed from the official time (November 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC), with each city’s time zone on launch day.
| Place | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paris (France) | Thursday, November 5 | |
| Brussels (Belgium) | Thursday, November 5 | |
| Geneva and Zurich (Switzerland) | Thursday, November 5 | |
| Luxembourg | Thursday, November 5 | |
| London (United Kingdom) | Wednesday, November 4 | |
| Montreal (Quebec) | Wednesday, November 4 | |
| New York (US East Coast) | Wednesday, November 4 | |
| Los Angeles (US West Coast) | Wednesday, November 4 | |
| Martinique and Guadeloupe | Wednesday, November 4 | |
| Réunion | Thursday, November 5 | |
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Thursday, November 5 |
Date and time announced by Blizzard. Local times are computed from the official time, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC.
The beta: dates, access and level cap
- Open since September 17, 2026.
- The beta ends on October 21, 2026. 21 October is the last full day of testing.
- By selection after opting in, or with the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection (the Collector's Edition includes the Collection).
- One full update per week, the first on Thursday 24 September, with client updates in between (for example Tuesday 22 September).
Level caps
- 20Level 20 · current
- 30Level 30announced, date not given
- 60Level 60 at launch
Frequently asked questions
What time does WoW Forever launch in Belgium?
At midnight on Thursday, November 5 (UTC+1), the same time as in Paris.
What time does WoW Forever launch in Switzerland?
At midnight on Thursday, November 5 (UTC+1), in Geneva and Zurich alike, the same time as in France.
What time does WoW Forever launch in Quebec?
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5), in Montreal and Quebec City alike.
When can you reserve your character’s name?
Early name reservation, up to 3 characters: from October 27, 2026 to November 3, 2026. Included with every paid pack; first come, first served. The opening time is to be confirmed. The name generator helps you find yours.
Will there be a queue at launch?
To be confirmed: there is no reliable information on launch queues yet. This answer will be updated as soon as there is.
How long does the beta last?
Until October 21, 2026. 21 October is the last full day of testing. Launch-week invite codes go out by email on October 20, 2026.
When does the beta cap go up to level 30?
Date not announced. Announced at the opening, "later in the beta". As of 26 September the cap is still 20.
When do the WoW Forever raids open?
On December 9, 2026: Hyjal Summit (20), The Barrow Deeps (10) and Onyxia's Lair (40). All dungeons and raids.