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WoW Forever launch countdown
4 November 2026, 3:00 p.m. PST — one global moment, 23:00 UTC.
Launch countdown · 4 November, 3:00 p.m. PST
Time zones
Launch time around the world
| City | Local launch time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Wed 4 Nov, 15:00 |
| New York (EST) | Wed 4 Nov, 18:00 |
| São Paulo | Wed 4 Nov, 20:00 |
| London (GMT) | Wed 4 Nov, 23:00 |
| Paris / Berlin (CET) | Thu 5 Nov, 00:00 |
| Kyiv / Athens (EET) | Thu 5 Nov, 01:00 |
| Moscow | Thu 5 Nov, 02:00 |
| Dubai | Thu 5 Nov, 03:00 |
| Beijing / Singapore | Thu 5 Nov, 07:00 |
| Seoul / Tokyo | Thu 5 Nov, 08:00 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Thu 5 Nov, 10:00 |
Every date
Name reservation, raids, Hardcore, 2027.
Launch checklist
Pack, ruleset, name, PC specs.
Race & class table
Decide before name reservation.
Answers
Launch time FAQ
What time does WoW Forever launch?
4 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, globally — 6:00 p.m. EST, 11:00 p.m. in London, midnight in Paris and Berlin, 2:00 a.m. on 5 November in Moscow, and 10:00 a.m. on 5 November in Sydney.
Does WoW Forever launch at the same time in Europe?
Blizzard announced one global launch time, 3:00 p.m. PST on 4 November, which is 23:00 UTC. In Europe that falls late on 4 November or just after midnight on 5 November, depending on the time zone.
When can I create my character?
From 27 October with any upgrade pack, through early name reservation (up to three characters, until 3 November). Everyone else creates characters at launch.
Facts checked: 4 October 2026 · Sources: Pre-purchase WoW: Forever upgrades, 2026/2027 roadmap (Blizzard)
Launch day · 4 November
Have it ready for the countdown hitting zero
Levelling 1–60 takes about 150 hours of play by community estimates, and Blizzard has announced no WoW Token and no paid boost for Forever.
WoW Forever gold, leveling and accounts — prices on launch day, 4 November. Tell us what you need now and we'll contact you when it's ready.