2026–2027

Forever roadmap

The official year-one plan for World of Warcraft: Forever. Dates and names as shown at BlizzCon 2026.

Next: Beta — Sept 17 – Oct 22.

Autumn 2026
1. Sept 17 – Oct 22
  
  Beta
  - Play up to level 30
2. Oct 27
  
  Name reservation
  - Early name reservation & character creation
3. Nov 4
  
  Launch
Winter 2026
1. Dec 9
  
  Raids unlock
  - Barrow Deeps (10 player)
  - Hyjal Summit (20 player)
  - Onyxia's Lair (40 player)
Spring 2027
1. Major updates
  - 2 new raids (10 player, 20 player)
  - 2 new dungeons
  - New quests & playable area
  - New legendary questline
  - PvP season refreshed
Summer 2027
1. Major updates
  - Revamped iconic raid
  - New raid
  - Expanded world content
  - 2 new dungeons
  - PvP season refreshed
  - Professions & Legacy updates

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 slide. Data version 2026-09-13.