WoW Forever launch checklist

During the beta

Past → October 23, 2026

Get beta accessWith the Skyborne Epic Pack, the Collection or the Collector's Edition. Every Epic Pack includes 3 friend codes. Key dates and editions →
Try two or three classes in the betaThe beta started with a level cap of 20, and Blizzard announced it would go up to 30 during the test. Compare with the per-class changes before choosing your main. Changes by class →
Save your talent buildTrees change with every beta build. Check the build history when a new one ships. Build history →
Decide your rulesetNormal, PvP or Roleplaying. PvP allows a single faction. Hardcore arrives after launch. New WoW Forever systems →
Find a guild and a leveling groupBlizzard has not announced a dungeon finder, so a fixed group makes the difference in the 9 new dungeons. Find a guild or list yours in the directory. Guild directory →

Past October 27, 2026 → November 3, 2026

Pick a first name and a surnameNames have two parts and the combination is unique per region. Prepare a few alternatives; if you play with a guild, you can share a surname.
Reserve up to 3 characters from October 27 to November 3Included with any upgrade; up to 3 characters, first come, first served. Name reservation guide →

Past November 1, 2026 → November 7, 2026

Update the Battle.net app and check your graphics cardLaunch at 3:00 PM PST (11 PM UTC). Choose the Modern or Classic graphics preset. Launch day guide →
Check your addonsOnly install addons that explicitly say they support WoW Forever, and back up your Interface and WTF folders first. The game has its own Cooldown Manager, off by default: try it before looking for an addon that does the same job.
Plan your leveling routeStarting zone, first dungeon at level 13 and when to change zones. Use the map by level. Map by level →
Pick two professions and the campfireMore than 600 new recipes and camp objects that give one-hour buffs. Camping guide →

Now November 4, 2026 → December 9, 2026

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