Opt in for a chance to be invited, or use a qualifying bundle that includes beta access. An ordinary WoW subscription is not a guaranteed beta invitation.
Blizzard ↗This answer is due for another source review. Check the dated sources before relying on time-sensitive details.
Confirmed details
For an eligible account: Battle.net → World of Warcraft → Game Version → In Development → World of Warcraft: Forever Beta → Install. Then create a test character on an available test realm.
Blizzard ↗How to use this
If access has just been granted, restart the launcher; Blizzard notes bundle activation can take up to 30 minutes. Verify the beta license in your Battle.net account rather than trusting an unexpected email link.
Important distinction
The announced last full test day is October 21, 2026. Beta characters and access are not the November 4 live launch. A public Server Slam is planned, but this page does not invent its date.
Blizzard ↗Sources & review
- Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now LiveSources checked 2026-10-05
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