WoW Forever roadmap: beta, launch and raid dates

Blizzard published a roadmap that runs from the September 2026 beta to summer 2027. Dates and content are subject to change, and Blizzard says more will be shared and features will evolve with player feedback.

ConfirmedAll seven phases come from Blizzard's official roadmap.

1. 01

   Sep 17 – Oct 23, 2026

   Beta

   • Play up to level 30.
   • Access with the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection.
   • Blizzard extended it by two days: it closes on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (19:00 in Spain). The pre-purchase page said the 21st and the roadmap the 22nd.
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2. 02

   Oct 27 – Nov 3, 2026

   Early name reservation & character creation

   • Early name reservation.
   • Character creation ahead of launch.
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3. 03

   Nov 4, 2026

   Launch

   • Global launch at 3:00 p.m. PST (midnight CET on November 5).
   • Levels 1-60, the Skyborne and Zephras Isle.
   • Riverglades, Mount Hyjal and Shen'dralas.
   • 9 new dungeons and the Darkspear Islands battleground.
   • Camping, Legacy and opt-in transmog.

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4. 04

   Dec 9, 2026

   Raids unlock

   • Barrow Deeps (10 players).
   • Hyjal Summit (20 players).
   • Onyxia's Lair (40 players).
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5. 05

   Winter 2026–27

   WoW Forever Hardcore launch

   • The Hardcore ruleset arrives; it will not be available at launch.
   • No exact date yet.

6. 06

   Spring 2027

   Spring major update

   • 2 new raids (10 and 20 players).
   • 2 new dungeons.
   • New quests and a new playable area.
   • New legendary questline.
   • PvP season refresh.

7. 07

   Summer 2027

   Summer major update

   • A revamped iconic raid.
   • A new raid.
   • Expanded world content.
   • 2 new dungeons.
   • PvP season refresh.
   • Professions and Legacy updates.