Quick answer
World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST — November 4 at 23:00 UTC. Access is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time.
One launch, different local dates
These times describe the same announced launch instant. Conversions use IANA time zones, including daylight-saving rules on November 4. A November 5 date in your region does not mean a later launch.
| Location | Local launch time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Nov 4, 2026, 3:00:00 PM PST |
| New York | Nov 4, 2026, 6:00:00 PM EST |
| London | Nov 4, 2026, 11:00:00 PM GMT |
| Paris / Berlin | Nov 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM GMT+1 |
| Shanghai | Nov 5, 2026, 7:00:00 AM GMT+8 |
| Sydney | Nov 5, 2026, 10:00:00 AM GMT+11 |
The confirmed timeline
The publisher specifies Pacific dates for beta and reservation windows. Do not assume that the midnight ending in your own region is the cutoff. Consult the official announcement when planning the final day.
| Date | Event | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| September 17–October 21, 2026 | Beta testing | October 21 is the announced last full testing day. |
| October 27–November 3, 2026 | Early Name Reservation | Eligible upgrades; names are first come, first served. |
| November 4, 2026 · 23:00 UTC | Global launch | The global start time above. |
| December 9, 2026 | New raids unlock | Announced in the What’s Next recap; a clock time is not stated there. |
Before launch
Pick a class, compare its announced changes, and save a versioned talent plan. Beta talents can change before launch, so check the data version when returning to a shared build.