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09/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2026 16:30

Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever

Built as a new permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW, World of Warcraft: Forever invites past, current, and new players into a familiar yet fresh Azeroth where the world takes center stage, community comes first, and the journey matters as much as the destination.

Set after the events of Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom and before Molten Core, players will return to the original continents, adventure to level 60, and continue progressing through new stories, experiences, and updates inspired by years of player passion and feedback. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4 at 3:00 p.m. PDT globally, with beta beginning Thursday, September 17.

Built as a new permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW, Forever invites past, current, and new players into a familiar yet fresh Azeroth where the world takes center stage, community comes first, and the journey matters as much as the destination. Set after the events of Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom and before Molten Core, players will return to the original continents, adventure to level 60, and continue progressing through new stories, experiences, and updates inspired by years of player passion and feedback.

Return Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 am PDT to watch the live stream of the World of Warcraft: Forever -Deep Dive panel where the World of Warcraft development team will take you deeper into the philosophy, systems, and design choices for a reimagined Azeroth.

Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth

Azeroth is calling once more. World of Warcraft: Forever invites you to begin again in a reimagined original Azeroth, where familiar roads lead to new discoveries, the journey matters as much as the destination, and the world is ready to grow for years to come.

When World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST, access will be included with your World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Optional upgrade editions are available to pre-purchase now on the Battle.net Shop, including the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, and the limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection. If you're eager to get a hands-on preview ahead of launch, you can choose the Skyborne Epic Pack or Warcraft Forever Collection for access to the beta beginning September 17.

Choose Your Edition

Pre-purchase optional World of Warcraft: Forever upgrade editions now on the Battle.net Shop to prepare for launch on November 4. The Skyborne Heroic Pack includes access to the new Skyborne race and Zephras Isle starting experience, Early Name Reservation, the Cerulean Prideclaw ground mount (players will need to purchase the riding skill in-game to access and use this mount), cosmetics, housing decor, and one Invite-A-Friend Launch Code.

The Skyborne Epic Pack includes everything in the Skyborne Heroic Pack, plus beta access beginning September 17, 30 days of World of Warcraft Game Time starting November 4, additional cosmetics, pets, tabards, and three total Invite-A-Friend Launch Codes. For the broadest Warcraft experience, the limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection includes everything in the Skyborne Epic Pack, along with Warcraft III: Reforged, the Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom campaign, and Forsaken and Human Figurine decor for Housing in modern World of Warcraft.

Visit the Battle.net Shop to learn more and pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Forever upgrade editions on the Battle.net Shop today!

Bring Azeroth Home with the Collector's Edition

Looking to bring a little more of Azeroth home? Players who would rather commemorate the journey with a physical edition can purchase the World of Warcraft: Forever Collector's Edition through the Blizzard Gear Store, while supplies last.

World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap

For years, players have wondered what new adventures could still unfold in original Azeroth. During the What's Next panel, Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, Lead Classic Designer Tim Jones, Lead Software Engineer Nora Mills, and Associate Production Director Clay Stone shared how that dream is taking shape in World of Warcraft: Forever, from new regions and dungeons to raids, systems, the new playable Skyborne race, and the road ahead. Visit our article to learn more.

Check back here all weekend long for more updates and welcome back to BlizzCon 2026!

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