WoW Forever 2026 | 2027 Road Map

World of Warcraft Forever 2026 to 2027 roadmap: Beta Sept 17 to Oct 22, early name reservation Oct 27, launch Nov 4, raids unlock Dec 9, Hardcore launch in winter, major updates in spring and summer.
Official WoW Forever roadmap. Image © Blizzard Entertainment. Click to open full size.
Read the road map as text (with live status for each milestone)

Autumn

Done

Beta

Sept 17 – Oct 22

  • Play up to level 30
Done

Early access

Oct 27

  • Early name reservation
  • Character creation
Live

WoW Forever launch

Nov 4

  • Launch

Winter

Coming up

Raids unlock

Dec 9

  • Barrow Deeps (10 player)
  • Hyjal Summit (20 player)
  • Onyxia's Lair (40 player)
Coming up

WoW Forever Hardcore

Winter

  • Launch

Spring

Coming up

Major updates

Spring 2027

  • 2 new raids (10 player, 20 player)
  • 2 new dungeons
  • New quests & playable area
  • New legendary questline
  • PvP season refresh

Summer

Coming up

Major updates

Summer 2027

  • Revamped iconic raid
  • New raid
  • Expanded world content
  • 2 new dungeons
  • PvP season refresh
  • Professions & Legacy updates

More news beyond this roadmap is still to be shared, and features will evolve based on player feedback. Content and timing are subject to change.