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2026–2027

Forever roadmap

The official year-one plan for World of Warcraft: Forever, beat by beat, as Blizzard laid it out at BlizzCon 2026.

Next: Beta, Sept 17 – Oct 21. Launch is 50 days away.

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A wide green valley of rivers and drifting mist under snow-capped peaks, two bears on the rise in the foregroundA vast tree standing above the mountains at night, light spiralling up its trunkA Skyborne elf standing among the clouds, ribbons trailing from her robesA dwarf and a large bear on a ridge at dusk, a blue wisp drifting beside them
From the World of Warcraft: Forever launch cinematic.
Autumn 2026

  1. Sept 17 – Oct 21

    Beta

    • Play up to level 30

    In 2 days

  2. Oct 27

    Name reservation

    • Early name reservation & character creation

    In 42 days

Winter 2026

  1. Dec 9

    Raids unlock

    • Barrow Deeps 10 player
    • Hyjal Summit 20 player
    • Onyxia's Lair 40 player

    In 85 days

Spring 2027

  1. Major updates approx

    Major updates

    • 2 new raids 10 player, 20 player
    • 2 new dungeons
    • New quests & playable area
    • New legendary questline
    • PvP season refresh

    In 167 days

Summer 2027

  1. Major updates approx

    Major updates

    • Revamped iconic raid
    • New raid
    • Expanded world content
    • 2 new dungeons
    • PvP season refresh
    • Professions & Legacy updates

    In 259 days

More news beyond this roadmap will be shared, and features will evolve based on player feedback. Content and timing are subject to change.

Transcribed from the official BlizzCon 2026 roadmap. Data version 2026-09-14. Cinematic stills © Blizzard Entertainment, from the official press kit. See also what to expect in Forever.