Blizzard has announced November 4, 2026 as the WoW Forever launch date. Its beta began on September 17, 2026. Those are different milestones: beta access is not the live launch.
Blizzard ↗This answer is due for another source review. Check the dated sources before relying on time-sensitive details.
Confirmed details
The launch announcement says a WoW subscription or game time includes access to Forever. Optional editions offer extras, and certain editions include beta access; ordinary subscription access should not be read as guaranteed beta admission.
Blizzard ↗How to use this
Before launch, use the Forever calculator for manual gear planning and read the ruleset overview to decide which environment fits your group. After launch, verify character-import availability on the calculator itself rather than assuming a beta or Classic profile can be loaded.
Important distinction
This page records the announced date, not a promise that plans cannot change. We do not publish an exact local launch hour here because the announcement uses inconsistent Pacific time abbreviations. Follow Blizzard’s latest launch notice for timing, maintenance, and any schedule changes.
Blizzard ↗Sources & review
- Blizzard: Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: ForeverSources checked 2026-10-05
Facts are based on the linked sources. Practical advice is our interpretation, not an official rule. No page can guarantee a title, ranking, or future game change.
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