The European calendar date
Blizzard’s German weekly overview lists the WoW: Forever launch as 5 November 2026 at 00:00 CET. At the time of this summary, 7 November, that date has passed. The 4 November date used in US announcements refers to the same worldwide launch in a different time zone.
What to do before playing
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Sources & context
Game information checked against the official sources linked below. Recommendations and checklists are our editorial guidance. Game updates may require revisions.
