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WoW Forever FAQ

The high-confidence answers players need before beta starts.

Blizzard says World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026. The official announcement lists a 3:00 p.m. Pacific launch time.
The beta begins September 17, 2026 and is scheduled to run through October 21, 2026 for eligible accounts and qualifying upgrade editions.
Classic Plus is a community term rather than Blizzard's official product name. Forever matches much of the idea by expanding original level-60 Azeroth with new content instead of only recreating a historical patch.
No. Blizzard describes Forever as a permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW and explicitly says it is not a mode, a season, or a new version of Classic.
The announced journey runs from level 1 to 60. Blizzard is emphasizing leveling, exploration and ongoing additions across that full range rather than treating leveling as disposable content.
Base launch access is included with an active World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Optional upgrade packs add benefits such as Skyborne access, beta access, Early Name Reservation and cosmetics.
Both factions can play Skyborne Warrior, Hunter, Rogue and Druid. Horde Skyborne can also be Shaman, while Alliance Skyborne can also be Mage.
Yes, but only after the active beta build can be checked directly. Version-sensitive values will carry a last-checked date so pre-beta speculation is not presented as settled fact.