# WoW Forever release date, price and editions

> A new, permanent version of World of Warcraft set in a reimagined original Azeroth, running alongside modern and Classic WoW.

Out 4 November 2026 on PC and Mac. Made by Blizzard Entertainment.

## Editions

- **Skyborne Heroic Pack**, $29.99. The Skyborne race and their Zephras Isle starting experience, plus early name reservation.
- **Skyborne Epic Pack**, $59.99. Everything in the Heroic Pack, plus 30 days of game time.
- **Warcraft Forever Collection**, $79.99. Everything in the Epic Pack, plus Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign.
- **Collector’s Edition**. A physical edition, sold through the Blizzard Gear Store while supplies last.

## Questions

### When does WoW Forever come out?

On 4 November 2026.

### Is WoW Forever free?

No. It needs a World of Warcraft subscription or game time.

### 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.

### What platforms is WoW Forever on?

Windows and Mac.

### 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.

### Does WoW Forever have realms?

No. It has no realms, and players pick a ruleset such as Normal or PvP instead.

### What is the level cap in WoW Forever?

Players level to 60 on the original continents.

### Is the WoW Forever beta still running?

No. The beta ran until 21 October 2026.

### Can you pre-order WoW Forever?

Yes. The upgrade editions can be bought ahead of the 4 November launch.

## What players say

WoW Forever isn’t out yet, so there are no player reviews to read. Its page becomes our reading of them in the days after launch.

## Sources

189. Blizzard: The World of Warcraft: Forever beta now live: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live
190. Blizzard: Carve a new path with World of Warcraft: Forever: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24302093/carve-a-new-path-with-world-of-warcraft-forever
191. Blizzard: World of Warcraft: Forever deep dive panel recap: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303313/world-of-warcraft-forever-deep-dive-panel-recap
192. Battle.net Shop: World of Warcraft: Forever: https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-forever

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