WoW Forever Release Date Beta Editions and System Requirements
WoW Forever launches worldwide at the same moment, on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC−8). Beta dates, editions compared and system requirements for Windows and macOS.
Last Updated
Release November 4, 2026
Game version 1.60.1 beta
Key dates
- BetaSeptember 17, 2026 to October 21, 2026
- Early name reservationOctober 27, 2026 to November 3, 2026
- ReleaseNovember 4, 2026
How to play
- WoW Forever is part of World of Warcraft, an active subscription or game time gives access from launch day.
- The new Skyborne race and its Zephras Isle starting experience need Skyborne Heroic Pack or a higher edition.
- Beta access comes with Skyborne Epic Pack, Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Edition bonuses apply to the World of Warcraft account the edition was bought for.
Editions compared
| What is included | Skyborne Heroic Pack | Skyborne Epic Pack | Warcraft Forever Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyborne race and Zephras Isle starting experience | Included | Included | Included |
| Cerulean Prideclaw ground mount | Included | Included | Included |
| Shen'dorei Skyseer's Garb transmog set | Included | Included | Included |
| Veteran Adventurer's Rucksack back transmog | Included | Included | Included |
| Shen'dorei Windwell toy | Included | Included | Included |
| Skyborne housing decor | Included | Included | Included |
| Early name reservation | Included | Included | Included |
| Beta access | Not included | Included | Included |
| Veteran Adventurer's Loyal Companion ground mount | Not included | Included | Included |
| Veteran Adventurer's Outdoor Wear transmog set | Not included | Included | Included |
| Zergling, Panda, Diablo and Pachimari pets | Not included | Included | Included |
| Lordaeron and Shen'dorei tabards | Not included | Included | Included |
| 30 days of game time | Not included | Included | Included |
| Warcraft III Reforged | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Warcraft III Reforged Forsaken Kingdom | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Forsaken and Human figurine decor | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Invite a friend launch codes | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Each edition includes everything from the one before it. Game time is added on launch day. Housing decor works in modern World of Warcraft.
System requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (May 2019 Update) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 4 cores, 3.0 GHzIntel Core Haswell, AMD Ryzen Zen | 8 performance cores, up to 5.2 GHzIntel Core Ultra (Series 2), AMD Ryzen Zen 5 |
| Graphics | DirectX 12, 4 GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10, AMD RDNA 1, Intel Iris Xe2-LPG (Lunar Lake) | DirectX 12, 8 GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40, AMD RDNA 3, Intel Arc B |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | SSD, 128 GB free | SSD, 128 GB free |
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 12 | macOS 15 |
| Processor | Apple M2, Intel Core Coffee Lake (9th Gen) | Apple M4 |
| Graphics | Metal, 4 GBApple M2 | Metal, 16 GBApple M4 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | SSD, 128 GB free | SSD, 128 GB free |
Every option needs an SSD with 128 GB free, a broadband connection, a keyboard and mouse and a screen of at least 1280x720. Graphics cards older than AMD Graphics Core Next 1, NVIDIA Maxwell, Intel Skylake are not supported.
Frequently asked questions
- When does WoW Forever come out?
- WoW Forever launches worldwide at the same moment, on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC−8).
- When is the WoW Forever beta and how do you get in?
- The beta runs from September 17, 2026 to October 21, 2026. Guaranteed access comes with Skyborne Epic Pack, Warcraft Forever Collection.
- Is WoW Forever free?
- WoW Forever is included in an active World of Warcraft subscription or game time, there is no separate purchase needed to play.
- How do you unlock the Skyborne race?
- The Skyborne race and its starting zone require Skyborne Heroic Pack or a higher edition.
- When is early name reservation for WoW Forever?
- Early name reservation runs from October 27, 2026 to November 3, 2026 for owners of any edition.
- What are the WoW Forever system requirements?
- The minimum on Windows is Windows 10 64-bit (May 2019 Update), a 3.0 GHz processor with 4 cores, a graphics card with 4 GB of memory, 8 GB of RAM and an SSD with 128 GB free. On a Mac you need macOS 12 and an Apple M2 or newer. Graphics cards older than AMD Graphics Core Next 1, NVIDIA Maxwell, Intel Skylake are not supported.