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World of Warcraft: Forever - Everything We Know

Everything you need to know about Forever editions, beta access, and PC specs.

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  • Primary Subject: World of Warcraft: Forever
  • Key Update: Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new permanent Classic+ experience expanding vanilla Azeroth with new zones and quests, launching November 4, 2026, with beta testing starting September 17.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: September 14, 2026
  • Quick Answer: World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026, offering expanded level-60 vanilla content, a September 17 beta, four purchase editions, and PC/macOS support.

For those who love OG World of Warcraft, you can't miss out on World of Warcraft: Forever.

After being introduced to players during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony, beta testing for WoW Forever begins this month, with the game scheduled to release in November. It's the perfect game for those who want to explore areas and stories that weren't developed during the original progression of World of Warcraft.

Wondering what the game is about and what edition to purchase? Then here's everything we know.

What Is World of Warcraft: Forever?

World of Warcraft: Forever is an upcoming MMO game by Blizzard Entertainment. It's a new version of World of Warcraft centered around the original 2004 "vanilla" setting and gameplay.

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It will feature new content and storylines that aren't in the original game. It's similar to World of Warcraft: Classic, but instead of recreating the game as it was, Forever will expand upon Azeroth with new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and more.

When Will World of Warcraft: Forever Be Released?

World of Warcraft: Forever will be released on November 4, 2026.

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It was originally announced during BlizzCon 2026 on September 12, 2026. A beta is scheduled to begin on September 17, 2029.

What Platforms Will World of Warcraft: Forever Be Available On?

World of Warcraft: Forever will be available on Windows and macOS. Just like the original World of Warcraft game, it won't be available natively on PlayStation or Xbox.

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You can download and install the game through the Battle.net desktop app. If you have an existing World of Warcraft subscription or game time, you'll have access to Forever for free.

Are There Different Editions for World of Warcraft: Forever?

Yes, there are different editions you can choose from for World of Warcraft: Forever. The baseline edition is free with a standard active WoW subscription.

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There's also the Skyborn Heroic Pack, which unlocks the Skyborne playable race, the Zephras Isle Starting Zone, a Cetrulean Prideclaw Mount, the Shen'dorei Skyseer's Garb Transmog Set, the Veteran Adventurer's Rucksack Back Transmog, the Shen'dorei Windwell Toy, Skyborne Housing Decor, and WoW: Forever Early Name Reservation. It's priced at $29.99.

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The Skyborne Epic Pack comes with everything in the Heroic pack, as well as guaranteed Beta access, 30 days of game time, the Veteran Adventurer's Loyal Companion Ground Mount, the Veteran Adventurer's Outdoor Wear Transmog Set, Zergling, Panda, Diablo, Pachimari Pets, and Lordaeron & Shen’dorei Tabards. This pack costs you $59.99.

You can also opt for the Warcraft Forever Collection. This includes everything in the Epic pack, plus access to Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom DLC. You can purchase it for $79.99.

Lastly, there's the Physical Collector's Edition for $150. This includes all the digital content of the Forever collection, plus physical merchandise. Specifically, you'll get your hands on a 13" Dwarf and Bear Statue, Zephras Isle Mousepad, Art Prints, Collectible Pins, and the Companion Journal.

What Are the PC System Requirements to Play World of Warcraft: Forever?

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed two settings for World of Warcraft: Forever on Windows: the minimum requirements and recommended specifications.

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To play WoW Forever in the lowest settings, your CPU needs 4 cores at 3.0 GHz (such as Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600), while your GPU needs to be DirectX 12-capable with 4GB VRAM (such as NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580).

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Meanwhile, the recommended settings require a 5.2 GHz boost clock CPU (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 or AMD Ryzen Zen 5). Your GPU needs to be DirectX 12 capable with 8GB VRAM (NVIDIA RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3, or Intel Arc B-Series).

Here are the minimum and recommended PC specifications to play World of Warcraft: Forever:

Minimum

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor (CPU): 4 Cores, 3.0 GHz (such as Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
  • Graphics (GPU): DirectX 12 capable with 4GB VRAM (such as NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580)
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 128 GB of available space on a Solid State Drive (SSD)

Recommended

  • Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor (CPU): 8-core, 5.2 GHz boost clock (Intel Core Ultra Series 2 or AMD Ryzen Zen 5)
  • Graphics (GPU): DirectX 12 capable with 8GB VRAM (NVIDIA RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3, or Intel Arc B-Series)
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 128 GB SSD storage space

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