World of Warcraft: Forever

Release Nov 4, 2026Beta Sept 17–Oct 21, 2026Name reservation Oct 27–Nov 3Updated Sept 13, 2026

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An adventure to level 60 in the original Azeroth, with updates after launchconfirmedSource: Blizzard: World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026 ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Beta Sept 17–Oct 21, 2026 · Launch Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PSTconfirmedSource: Blizzard: pre-purchase post ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Early Name Reservation Oct 27–Nov 3, 2026 (PST): up to 3 characters, first come, first served, with any upgrade packconfirmedSource: Blizzard: pre-purchase post ↗ · Verified Sept 13

9 new dungeons, plus Barrow Deeps (10) and Hyjal Summit (20)confirmedSource: Blizzard: What's Next panel recap ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Skyborne classes: Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid + Shaman (Horde) / Mage (Alliance)confirmedSource: Blizzard: What's Next panel recap ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Darkspear Islands: 15v15 battleground with control points and Arathi Basin-style flag capturesconfirmedSource: Blizzard: What's Next panel recap ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Base Forever access included with a WoW subscription or Game TimeconfirmedSource: Blizzard: pre-purchase post ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Warcraft Forever Collection adds Warcraft III: Reforged, the Forsaken Kingdom campaign and housing figurinesconfirmedSource: Blizzard: pre-purchase post ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Shop prices: Heroic Pack $29.99 · Epic Pack $59.99 · Collection $79.99reportedSource: Warcraft Tavern: editions and prices ↗ · Verified Sept 13

Beta characters are capped at level 20 when the beta opens; the cap rises to 30 a couple of weeks later and stays therereportedSource: ClassicQuester: the beta opens at level 20 · Verified Sept 16

“Three new zones” in Blizzard's opening post, but four areas described on the panelunconfirmedSource: Blizzard: What's Next panel recap ↗ · Verified Sept 13

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