WoW Forever launches November 4: times and what to sort out first
Forever opens November 4 at 3 p.m. Pacific / 6 p.m. Eastern. Check your install, pick a ruleset with friends, and mark December 9 for raids.
WoW Forever opens Wednesday, November 4 at 3 p.m. Pacific / 6 p.m. Eastern. Blizzard's October 29 launch post confirms a simultaneous worldwide start, so some regions will be logging in on Thursday.
When can I log in?
| Region | Local launch time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | November 4, 3 p.m. PST |
| US Eastern | November 4, 6 p.m. EST |
| UK | November 4, 11 p.m. GMT |
| Central Europe | November 5, midnight CET |
| Taiwan | November 5, 7 a.m. CST |
| Korea | November 5, 8 a.m. KST |
| Sydney | November 5, 10 a.m. AEDT |
Before launch night
Install World of Warcraft: Forever from Battle.net's Game Version menu and check that you're using the right WoW account. An active subscription or Game Time covers access; playing a Skyborne requires the Heroic Pack or higher. Blizzard's returning-player guide also has account-recovery and setup links if it's been a while.
Get your group to agree on a faction and ruleset before anyone makes a character. Our name reservation and ruleset rundown covers the choices and the November 3 reservation deadline.
Raids open December 9
There's a five-week gap between launch and the first raids. Blizzard's raid overview lists three, all for level 60:
| Raid | Group size |
|---|---|
| Barrow Deeps | 10 players |
| Hyjal Summit | 20 players |
| Onyxia's Lair | 40 players |
Onyxia still needs attunement. Everyone must have the Drakefire Amulet in their bags to enter, so leave time for that quest chain if she's on your group's list.
Want something to watch while the client downloads? The latest Forever podcast covers the game's tech.
