World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4 – time, subscription and bundles
World of Warcraft: Forever launches worldwide on November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST. That is 11 p.m. in London and 8 p.m. in Brasília.
What you need to play
Access is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or a Game Time balance.
Upgrade editions
- Skyborne Heroic Pack: access to the Skyborne race and the Zephras Isle starting experience, early name reservation, and one Invite-A-Friend Launch Code.
- Skyborne Epic Pack: everything in the Heroic Pack, plus beta access from September 17, 30 days of Game Time starting November 4, and three Invite-A-Friend Launch Codes in total.
- Warcraft Forever Collection (limited time): everything in the Epic Pack, plus Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign.
Check the prices on the Battle.net Shop, where the editions are sold.
Friends for launch week
Invite-A-Friend Launch Codes are emailed starting October 20, 2026 (Pacific Time). Friends who receive a code can join World of Warcraft: Forever from November 4 to 11, without a subscription or Game Time. The codes do not include beta access.
Name reservation
From October 27 to November 3, 2026 (Pacific Time), players who bought any upgrade edition can reserve names and create up to three characters. Names are first come, first served, and a desired name cannot be guaranteed.
Before launch
The beta runs until October 21, 2026 (Pacific Time). Read our beta guide to learn how to join and what to test.
