Out 4 November 2026
Before launch
World of Warcraft: Forever
A new, permanent version of World of Warcraft set in a reimagined original Azeroth, running alongside modern and Classic WoW.190
In short
WoW Forever isn’t out yet, so there are no player reviews to read. When it launches, we read the first reviews and publish what players praise and criticise here, with the share who recommend it.
Editions
WoW Forever editions and prices.
- Skyborne Heroic Pack, $29.99. The Skyborne race and their Zephras Isle starting experience, plus early name reservation.192
- Skyborne Epic Pack, $59.99. Everything in the Heroic Pack, plus 30 days of game time.192
- Warcraft Forever Collection, $79.99. Everything in the Epic Pack, plus Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign.192
- Collector’s Edition. A physical edition, sold through the Blizzard Gear Store while supplies last.190
Questions
WoW Forever, in short.
When does WoW Forever come out?
On 4 November 2026.192
Is WoW Forever free?
No. It needs a World of Warcraft subscription or game time.192
How much are the WoW Forever editions?
The Skyborne Heroic Pack costs $29.99, the Skyborne Epic Pack $59.99 and the Warcraft Forever Collection $79.99. The Epic Pack and the Collection include 30 days of game time.192
What platforms is WoW Forever on?
Windows and Mac.192
How is WoW Forever different from retail WoW?
It’s a separate, permanent version set in the original Azeroth, run alongside modern and Classic WoW.190
Does WoW Forever have realms?
No. It has no realms, and players pick a ruleset such as Normal or PvP instead.191
What is the level cap in WoW Forever?
Players level to 60 on the original continents.190
Is the WoW Forever beta still running?
No. The beta ran until 21 October 2026.189
Can you pre-order WoW Forever?
Yes. The upgrade editions can be bought ahead of the 4 November launch.190
Player reviews
What players say about WoW Forever.
This page becomes our reading of WoW Forever’s player reviews in the days after it launches on 4 November 2026. We judge each review from its text and report what players praise, what they criticise and who the game suits.
Sources
- 189Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever beta now live (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- 190Blizzard: Carve a new path with World of Warcraft: Forever (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- 191Blizzard: World of Warcraft: Forever deep dive panel recap (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
- 192Battle.net Shop: World of Warcraft: Forever (opens in a new tab) Accessed 22 Oct 2026