Launch checklist

During the beta

Now → October 21, 2026

Get beta accessWith the Skyborne Epic Pack, the Collection or the Collector's Edition. Every Epic Pack includes 3 friend codes. See more →
Try two or three classes to level 20The beta cap is 20. Compare with the per-class changes before choosing your main. See more →
Save your talent buildTrees change with every beta build. Check the build history when a new one ships. See more →
Decide your rulesetNormal, PvP or Roleplaying. PvP allows a single faction. Hardcore arrives after launch. See more →
Find a guild and a leveling groupWith no dungeon finder, a fixed group makes the difference in the 9 new dungeons. See more →

Upcoming October 27, 2026 → November 3, 2026

Pick a first name and a surnameNames have two parts and are unique per region. Prepare three alternatives.
Reserve up to 3 characters from October 27 to November 3Available with any pack. Confirm the ruleset when reserving. See more →

Upcoming November 1, 2026 → November 7, 2026

Install and update the client before November 4Launch at 3:00 PM PST (11 PM UTC). Choose the Modern or Classic graphics preset.
Prepare your addonsQuestie, maps and action bar addons have Forever versions. Blizzard limits some combat addons.
Plan your leveling routeStarting zone, first dungeon at level 13 and when to change zones. Use the map by level. See more →
Pick two professions and the campfireMore than 600 new recipes and camp objects that give one-hour buffs. See more →

Upcoming November 4, 2026 → December 9, 2026

Spend your 16 Legacy PointsThree trees: Professions, Adventure and Resourcefulness. Well Rested speeds up leveling. See more →
Reach 60 before December 9About 150 hours of play. Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40) open that day. See more →
Get your pre-raid gearEvery dungeon boss drops a blue item. Check your spec's BiS list. See more →
Stock consumables and reputation for the first raidPotions, camp food and oils. Tier sets arrive with each raid.