WoW Forever
WoW Forever launch guide
WoW Forever release date, minimum and recommended Windows and Mac requirements, name reservations and a preparation checklist.
Your journey to 60 starts before you log in
Choose a character, save a route and prepare your group. Use this Road to 60 Forever guide to organize what remains to be done.
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Sources reviewed . Dates announced by Blizzard; editorial preparation from Road to 60 Forever.
Dates to plan your adventure
These announced dates are now in the past. You can review the earlier calendar and its sources.
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Announced dateLast full beta testing day
Testing access ends before launch preparation. Beta access conditions apply.
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Announced dateEarly name reservation opens
Runs through November 3 for eligible editions and the specific account purchased for. Names are first come, first served.
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Announced dateWorld of Warcraft: Forever launches
Global launch at 23:00 UTC. The guide shows your local time.
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Announced dateAnnounced new raid unlock
A roadmap milestone after launch; further content follows.
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Is your computer ready for WoW Forever?
Windows and Mac have separate requirements. Compare your system, processor, graphics, RAM and free space with Battle.net’s Forever requirement sheet.
Requirement sheet consulted . View official requirements ↗
Windows
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit, May 2019 update or newer | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 4 cores, 3.0 GHz; Intel Haswell / AMD Ryzen Zen | 8 performance cores, 5.2 GHz boost; Intel Core Ultra Series 2 / AMD Ryzen Zen 5 |
| Graphics | DirectX 12, 4 GB; GTX 10 series / AMD RDNA 1 / Intel Iris Xe2-LPG Lunar Lake | DirectX 12, 8 GB; RTX 40 series / AMD RDNA 3 / Intel Arc B-Series |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | SSD: 128 GB available | SSD: 128 GB available |
Mac
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 12 | macOS 15 |
| Processor | Apple M2 / 9th-generation Intel Core Coffee Lake | Apple M4 |
| Graphics | Metal-capable GPU, 4 GB / Apple M2 with 8 GB | Apple M4 with 16 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | SSD: 128 GB available | SSD: 128 GB available |
Broadband Internet, Battle.net and keyboard/mouse are also required. The sheet lists a minimum resolution of 1280 × 720.
How to find your computer’s specifications
Windows
Search for “dxdiag” in Start and open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. System lists your processor and memory; Display lists your graphics.
Microsoft guide ↗Mac
Open Apple menu → About This Mac for model, chip and memory. Open System Information for more detail.
Apple guide ↗Compatibility and free space
Can I play WoW Forever on Mac?
Yes. Blizzard lists a Mac version and separate requirements. Check your chip, macOS version, graphics and memory against the Mac table.
Read source ↗Is an M1 Mac confirmed by this requirement sheet?
The consulted Forever sheet lists M2 and Intel Coffee Lake for the minimum processor. M1 is not named there; this guide does not certify that model.
Read source ↗Is an architecture-compatible GPU enough?
Blizzard’s architecture floor and the full minimum requirements are different checks. Some cards above that floor still fall below the game’s minimum hardware requirements.
Read source ↗How much free space should I prepare?
The requirement sheet specifies a 128 GB SSD allocation. Blizzard reported an oversized beta installation on October 1; check the desktop app’s actual download size too.
Read source ↗Your preparation checklist
Mark what you have ready. Checkmarks are saved in this browser when storage is available.
Check your Battle.net account, subscription or game time, and the edition benefits you intend to use.
Check Blizzard ↗Read the official requirements and prepare the Battle.net desktop app. Check installation availability there before launch.
View requirements ↗Compare roles and the announced class changes. Treat our tier positions as beta predictions.
Open section ↗Use the race/class matrix and review racial requirements. Check edition restrictions for Skyborne in the official page.
Open section ↗If your edition includes early reservation, check the window and account conditions. Keep alternatives ready.
Check Blizzard ↗Choose early points and save a named build. You can revise the plan as beta data changes.
Open section ↗Filter the spellbook by class and level to plan your action bar and learning priorities.
Open section ↗Choose faction, roles and a meeting time. Verify realm availability when Blizzard publishes the details.
Before you begin
Do I need an upgrade edition to play?
Blizzard includes base access with a WoW subscription or game time. Optional packs add benefits; Skyborne access requires an eligible edition.
Read the reference ↗Is every name guaranteed during reservation?
No. Eligible accounts reserve on a first-come basis. Check the purchase conditions and prepare alternatives.
Read the reference ↗What is already verified in our tools?
The tools use an attributed community beta reference. Announcements may describe another version. Review sources and pending records before relying on a mechanic.
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