WoW Forever
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Every date Blizzard has given for WoW Forever: what is still to come, and what has happened.
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September 12, 2026 Announcement
World of Warcraft: Forever announced at BlizzCon 2026
- Blizzard's third permanent version of World of Warcraft, beside modern WoW and Classic: original Azeroth, set after Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom and before Molten Core, with new zones, quests, dungeons and raids along the level 1-60 journey.
- Announced with the beta date, the launch date and the 2026 | 2027 roadmap.
Source: Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever (2026-09-12)
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September 17, 2026 Beta
Beta begins
- Play up to level 30.
- Beta access comes with the Skyborne Epic Pack and the Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Runs to October 22.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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October 22, 2026 Beta
Beta ends
- Blizzard's roadmap ends the beta on October 22; its pre-purchase post says the beta runs through October 21, PST.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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October 27 – November 3, 2026 Pre-launch
Early name reservation & character creation
- Create and customize up to three characters ahead of launch. Names are first come, first served, and not guaranteed.
- Included with any upgrade edition: the Skyborne Heroic Pack, the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Open through November 3, PST.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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November 4, 2026 Launch
World of Warcraft: Forever launches
In your time zone:
- Global launch at 3:00 p.m. PST.
- Included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time; the upgrade editions are optional.
- Launch week runs November 4-11: an Invite-A-Friend code from an upgrade edition lets a friend play it that week without a subscription.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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December 9, 2026 Content
Raids unlock
- Barrow Deeps (10 player)
- Hyjal Summit (20 player)
- Onyxia's Lair (40 player)
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Winter 2026–27 Launch No date yet
World of Warcraft: Forever Hardcore launches
December 21, 2026 – March 20, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter.
- The roadmap places Hardcore in winter, after the December raids and before the spring update, with no date yet.
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Spring 2027 Content No date yet
Major updates
March 20 – June 21, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical spring.
- 2 new raids (10 player, 20 player)
- 2 new dungeons
- New quests & playable area
- New Legendary questline
- PvP season refresh
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Summer 2027 Content No date yet
Major updates
June 21 – September 23, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical summer.
- Revamped iconic raid
- New raid
- Expanded world content
- 2 new dungeons
- PvP season refresh
- Professions & Legacy updates
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Summer 2027 Content No date yet
Major updates
June 21 – September 23, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical summer.
- Revamped iconic raid
- New raid
- Expanded world content
- 2 new dungeons
- PvP season refresh
- Professions & Legacy updates
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Spring 2027 Content No date yet
Major updates
March 20 – June 21, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical spring.
- 2 new raids (10 player, 20 player)
- 2 new dungeons
- New quests & playable area
- New Legendary questline
- PvP season refresh
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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Winter 2026–27 Launch No date yet
World of Warcraft: Forever Hardcore launches
December 21, 2026 – March 20, 2027: Blizzard's roadmap names only the season, drawn here as the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter.
- The roadmap places Hardcore in winter, after the December raids and before the spring update, with no date yet.
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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December 9, 2026 Content
Raids unlock
- Barrow Deeps (10 player)
- Hyjal Summit (20 player)
- Onyxia's Lair (40 player)
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12)
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November 4, 2026 Launch
World of Warcraft: Forever launches
In your time zone:
- Global launch at 3:00 p.m. PST.
- Included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time; the upgrade editions are optional.
- Launch week runs November 4-11: an Invite-A-Friend code from an upgrade edition lets a friend play it that week without a subscription.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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October 27 – November 3, 2026 Pre-launch
Early name reservation & character creation
- Create and customize up to three characters ahead of launch. Names are first come, first served, and not guaranteed.
- Included with any upgrade edition: the Skyborne Heroic Pack, the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Open through November 3, PST.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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October 22, 2026 Beta
Beta ends
- Blizzard's roadmap ends the beta on October 22; its pre-purchase post says the beta runs through October 21, PST.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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September 17, 2026 Beta
Beta begins
- Play up to level 30.
- Beta access comes with the Skyborne Epic Pack and the Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Runs to October 22.
Sources: World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap (2026-09-12) · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth (2026-09-12)
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September 12, 2026 Announcement
World of Warcraft: Forever announced at BlizzCon 2026
- Blizzard's third permanent version of World of Warcraft, beside modern WoW and Classic: original Azeroth, set after Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom and before Molten Core, with new zones, quests, dungeons and raids along the level 1-60 journey.
- Announced with the beta date, the launch date and the 2026 | 2027 roadmap.
Source: Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever (2026-09-12)
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