WOW FOREVERPLAYER GUIDE

A field guide to your next adventure

WoW Forever Beta, Release Date
& Player Guides

A familiar world. A new beginning.
Know what’s confirmed, what’s changed, and how to get started.

Explore the beta guide

Independent. Source-linked. Made for players.

Original engraving of a mountain pass, pines and a winding trail
THE ROAD AHEAD AN INDEPENDENT PLAYER JOURNAL

The latest checked snapshot

Beta testing

Sources checked · Official overview ↗

Beta level cap
30October 1 update
Beta last day
Oct 212026 · Pacific date
Global launch
Nov 42026 · 3:00 PM PST

Start with the essentials

Your next step, answered.

Direct answers. Official sources.
Less searching, more exploring.

Get into the beta

Access options, installation, the level 30 cap and the end of testing.

Prepare for launch day

Global launch times, name reservation and a practical checklist.

Catch up on patch notes

Our latest verified update summary and what it means for your next session.

New here or coming back?

Find your footing.

Begin with the basics before choosing a build or planning the endgame.

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Your first steps

A simple route from account checks to your first character.

Forever or Classic?

Understand the differences before you commit your time.

From the journal

Recent verified changes.

All update summaries →

Beta development notes

WoW Forever October 6 Beta Maintenance: Fixes to Know

Blizzard's October 6 beta realm notice lists fixes for missing chest quest items, elevator or transport disconnects, and a guild error.

Beta development notes

WoW Forever October 1 Beta Update: Level 30 and New Dungeons

Blizzard's October 1 WoW Forever beta notes set the cap at 30, add Wetlands and open two dungeons. Here is the player-facing summary and full source.