Schedule
Forever roadmap
Beta this week. Launch November 4. Raids December 9. Hardcore and major updates through 2027.
Beta
Level 30 cap. Guaranteed access with Epic Pack, Collection, or Collector’s Edition.
Name reservation
Upgrade packs can create characters early and reserve up to three names.
Launch
World of Warcraft: Forever goes live. Included with a WoW subscription.
Raids unlock
Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20), Onyxia’s Lair (40).
Hardcore
Forever Hardcore plus additional raids and content.
Major update
Two raids, two dungeons, new playable area, legendary questline, PvP season.
Major update
Revamped iconic raid, new raid, two dungeons, professions and Legacy updates.