Azeroth DBWoW Forever launches today: the launch time where you live
WoW Forever goes live worldwide at 23:00 UTC on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. That is 3 p.m. PST in Los Angeles.
When does WoW Forever launch where you live?
| Where | Local time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Wednesday, November 4, 15:00 |
| Mexico City | Wednesday, November 4, 17:00 |
| New York (EST) | Wednesday, November 4, 18:00 |
| São Paulo | Wednesday, November 4, 20:00 |
| London (GMT) | Wednesday, November 4, 23:00 |
| Paris, Berlin, Madrid (CET) | Thursday, November 5, 00:00 |
| Moscow | Thursday, November 5, 02:00 |
| Shanghai, Taipei | Thursday, November 5, 07:00 |
| Seoul | Thursday, November 5, 08:00 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Thursday, November 5, 10:00 |
What do you need to play?
You need a WoW subscription or game time. Upgrade packs are optional. The launch and upgrades article lists what each pack includes.
What do you decide first?
Pick your ruleset first. A character can change rulesets only after dying in Hardcore. The rulesets are Normal, PvP, Roleplaying and Hardcore. Hardcore opens after launch. Then pick your faction, race and class. Alliance or Horde shows every combination.
Adventurers’ notes