World of Warcraft: Forever launches worldwide on November 5 at 00:00 (CET). Preload is now available on Battle.net, so you can download the game ahead of time and be ready the moment it goes live.

One Launch Time, All Regions

Blizzard is rolling out Forever globally at the same moment for every region. The official launch time is November 4 at 3:00 PM Pacific. For Europe, that’s midnight as the date turns to November 5.

If your time zone isn’t listed, just enter November 4, 3:00 PM PST into a time zone converter.

How to Preload

Preload is live. Download now to jump in the moment servers open. Here’s how:

1. Download and log in to the Battle.net app.
2. Select WoW Forever from your Favorites bar or the Games menu.
3. Make sure WoW Forever is selected in the game version options.
4. Click the Install button.

Once the download is complete, you’ll see a green message under the Play button. If you see this, you’re good to go.

What’s Available at Launch?

Forever is packed with content from day one. Here’s what you can expect:

• PvE, PvP, RP and RP-PvP servers
• Level cap at 60
• All classic zones plus Zephras Isle, Riverglades, Shen'dralas, and Mount Hyjal
• Over 1,000 new quests and all dungeons up to level 60
• New systems: Camp setup, Legacy, transmog, Classic and Advanced settings
• New race and class combos: Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Gnome Priest, Orc Mage, Undead Paladin, Troll Warlock
• PvP Honor system and battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, Darkspear Islands

The new Skyborne race is also playable at launch, but only for those who purchase the Skyborne Heroic Pack or higher. Skyborne can be Druid, Hunter, Rogue, Warrior, Mage (Alliance only), or Shaman (Horde only).

What’s Coming Next?

Raids won’t be available on day one, so a bit of patience is needed. Here’s Blizzard’s roadmap:

• December 9, 2026: Three level 60 raids: Barrow Deeps (10-player), Hyjal Summit (20-player), and Onyxia's Lair (40-player)
• Winter 2026: Hardcore ruleset servers
• Spring 2027: Two new raids, two new dungeons, a new zone, a new legendary questline, and a PvP season refresh
• Summer 2027: Revamped classic raid, one new raid, two dungeons, and profession updates

Everyone starts from the same point in the first week, so it’s a fair race for all. That’s what makes Forever truly exciting.

Check Your Subscription Before Launch

Forever is included in your standard World of Warcraft subscription. No need to purchase a separate box. To avoid subscription issues on launch night, top up your game time now. You can extend your playtime with a World of Warcraft time card or use a Battle.net gift card for Skyborne packs. Check lotkeys for the latest prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does WoW Forever launch?

In Europe, November 5 at 00:00 (CET). In the US, November 4 at 3:00 PM PST.

Can I preload WoW Forever?

Yes. Preload is currently available via the Battle.net app.

When do raids open?

The first three raids arrive December 9, 2026: Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit, and Onyxia's Lair.