Key facts at a glance
- Early name reservations for World of Warcraft: Forever run from October 27 to November 3, 2026.
- Europe opens on October 27 at 18:00 CET, North America on October 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
- You can reserve names for up to three characters in total across all Rulesets.
- Access comes with a pre-purchase of the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection.
- The beta has been extended to 10:00 a.m. PDT on October 23.
Name reservation start times
Name reservations open on October 27 in Europe and North America and close on November 3, one day before WoW: Forever launches on November 4.
| Region | Start |
|---|---|
| Europe | October 27, 18:00 CET |
| North America | October 27, 1:00 p.m. PDT |
| Korea | October 28, 07:00 KST |
| Taiwan | October 28, 07:00 CST |
Blizzard has not given an end time for November 3. Names are first come, first served, so a specific name is not guaranteed.
Three characters across all Rulesets
The three-character cap applies to all Rulesets combined, not to each one. Reserve two names on a PvP Ruleset and you can only create one more character on a Normal or Role-Play Ruleset. The limit only applies during early reservation.
To get set up, update your graphics drivers, open the Battle.net app, select World of Warcraft, pick World of Warcraft: Forever in the Game Version menu above the Play button and install it. Then press Play, choose your Ruleset and create up to three characters. Our classes and races page shows which combinations are available.
Who can reserve names
Early name reservation is a pre-purchase bonus tied to the WoW account it was bought for. Blizzard lists the Skyborne Heroic Pack, the Skyborne Epic Pack and the limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection; the fine print requires a purchase of the WoW: Forever Digital Upgrade or Collector's Edition.
Beta extended to October 23
Blizzard also extended the WoW: Forever beta, which now runs until Thursday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. No other beta changes were announced alongside it.
FAQ
When does WoW: Forever name reservation start?
On October 27, 2026, at 18:00 CET in Europe and 1:00 p.m. PDT in North America. It runs until November 3.
How many names can I reserve in WoW: Forever?
Up to three characters in total, counted across all Rulesets including PvP, Normal and Role-Play.
Who gets early name reservation in WoW: Forever?
Players who pre-purchased the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection. It only applies to the account the purchase was made for.
When does the WoW: Forever beta end?
The beta has been extended to October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
Sources: Blizzard: Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names (October 20, 2026), @Warcraft on X (October 20, 2026). As of October 21, 2026.
