World of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic
Blizzard’s *World of Warcraft: Forever* beta launches September 17, offering early access to a classic-style MMO before its November release, with two premium packs granting entry.
Blizzard announced *World of Warcraft: Forever*, a new branch of the MMO that will remain permanently in the original game’s state, launching a month-long beta on September 17. The beta provides the first chance to experience new quests, dungeons, and class abilities before the full release in November. Access is granted either through purchasing the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection, or by opting in via the game’s website. Beta access will be confirmed through the Battle.net launcher under *World of Warcraft: Forever*.
The beta begins at 11 am PT to 3 pm PT on September 17, with exact launch times to be confirmed closer to the date. Players who preordered either premium pack will have immediate access when the beta starts. Those opting in via the website will receive access based on availability, with no guarantee of entry. The beta will run until October 21, giving participants roughly a month to explore the new content.
During the beta, players will be restricted to level 20 for the first two weeks, after which the level cap increases to level 30 for the remainder of the beta. All races and classes will be available, including the new Skyborne elves, though they are exclusive to preorder versions. The beta is split into two phases to manage progression and feedback collection.
To check beta access, players must open the Battle.net launcher, navigate to *World of Warcraft: Forever*, and select it from the dropdown menu. The beta does not require a separate download beyond the standard *WoW: Forever* client. Blizzard has not specified additional requirements or limitations beyond those outlined for the beta phases.