World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 9 with 2026-2027 roadmap

Blizzard has shared the development roadmap for World of Warcraft: Forever, the classic WoW experience announced at BlizzCon. The game will move from beta into full release across the final months of 2026 before expanding significantly in 2027.

The 2026 timeline begins with a beta update on October 27 that adds new features. The worldwide launch arrives on November 9. A major content update follows on December 9, introducing the game's first raids.

For 2027, Blizzard is planning substantial post-launch support. The confirmed roadmap includes two new raids at 10-player and 20-player difficulties, along with professions and legacy system updates. Blizzard noted that additional details about 2027 content will be revealed closer to release.

World of Warcraft: Forever offers players the chance to experience the classic version of the MMO. Beta access is currently available, with codes distributed through Blizzard's official channels. The full release will be available to all players starting November 9, 2026.