WoW Forever launches November 4 — beta comes first

A separate path through the original Azeroth

A new, continuing Azeroth adventure alongside modern and Classic WoW.

The original continents are the starting point, not the whole idea. Forever adds new quests, places and class choices while following its own path alongside modern and Classic WoW.

Level 60 at launch.

Year One is framed before Kazzak opens the Dark Portal, in a bounded time bubble.

Beta access and launch access

October 23 update: Blizzard has confirmed that the beta is closed. Early name reservation opens from October 27 for eligible upgrade owners; a subscription covers the base game at launch. Our reservation and launch guide separates those requirements and gives the regional opening times.

The confirmed global launch is November 4 at 23:00 UTC — November 5 at 00:00 CET. That later clarification supersedes the inconsistent Pacific abbreviations in the reveal material. Launch details

What happens after level 60?

Forever is planned to evolve through major updates rather than expansion packs.

The reveal describes a continuing adventure. It does not establish a complete future gearing or catch-up model. See the Classic comparison for the announced differences and the remaining questions.

What the BlizzCon demo can — and can’t — tell you

Reported: PC Gamer reports a playable demo at BlizzCon.

PC Gamer’s report documents the convention demo, not the later beta or final launch state. Use the beta guide for current access plans and dated test details rather than treating that earlier demo as a live snapshot.