Release Date & Global Launch Times
Official release date for WoW Forever is November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST (23:00 UTC). Check complete timezone table and pre-load dates.
Official Worldwide Launch Time
Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. All realms will go live simultaneously across all regions.
| Region | Local Date | Exact Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| US West (PST) | Nov 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM | UTC-8 |
| US East (EST) | Nov 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM | UTC-5 |
| London (GMT) | Nov 4, 2026 | 11:00 PM | UTC+0 |
| Paris / Berlin (CET) | Nov 5, 2026 | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | UTC+1 |
| Seoul / Tokyo (KST/JST) | Nov 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM | UTC+9 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | UTC+11 |
Pre-Download & Name Reservation
Pre-downloads for the WoW Forever client will become available in the Battle.net launcher on October 28, 2026. Character creation and name reservation allows one character per realm starting October 30.