2026-10-23
Highlights
- The five-week closed Beta is over; the team now focuses on top issues and service stability before launch
- Character creation opens Tuesday, Oct 27: pick your ruleset and reserve names ahead of launch
- Launch is set for Nov 4 (exact time not announced yet)
- The WoW Forever podcast continues next week; episode 5 is a Beta wrap-up special
Original: official Blizzard forums. The topic breakdown and commentary are written by Forever Assist from the original and are not a translation. Check the original for exact numbers.