This WoW Forever launch guide in short: the game goes live on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST with a level cap of 60. Nine new dungeons span levels 13 to 60, three raids open on December 9, Onyxia still needs the Drakefire Amulet, and Darkspear Islands feeds a 14-rank PvP ladder with no decay.
When does WoW Forever launch and how do you get in?
World of Warcraft: Forever is coming on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST, which is 23:00 UTC, on PC and Mac. You play it with a WoW subscription or Game Time, and the upgrade packs are optional. There is no early access, so the whole world starts the race together. The facts below are as of October 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 27 to November 3, 2026 | Name reservation for upgrade owners (no play) |
| November 4, 2026 | Launch: leveling, dungeons and PvP open |
| December 9, 2026 | Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia's Lair unlock |
New to this version? Start with our What Is WoW Forever beginner guide, then come back here for the details.
What are the nine new WoW Forever dungeons?
Blizzard added nine dungeons that sit next to the classic ones. They cover the whole climb, so you can gear up with new content at nearly every stage.
| Dungeon | Level range |
|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13 to 18 |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15 to 20 |
| Excavation Site | 24 to 29 |
| City of Dalaran | 28 to 33 (has its own attunement quest) |
| The Drowned City | 35 to 40 |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40 to 45 |
| Alcaz Prison | 48 to 53 |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55 to 60 |
| Shaper's Terrace | 58 to 60 |
With no level scaling, each dungeon stays tuned to its range. Running one as soon as you are in range gives the best mix of experience and gear. At 60, Blackmaw Hold and Shaper's Terrace are the main pre-raid stops.
Which raids open on December 9?
Three raids unlock together on December 9, 2026, about five weeks after launch. All three reset weekly.
- Barrow Deeps: a 10-player raid with no attunement. A good first raid for guilds and friend groups.
- Hyjal Summit: a 20-player raid, also with no attunement.
- Onyxia's Lair: the classic 40-player dragon fight. You need the Drakefire Amulet in your bags to enter.
Loot in every raid is random. A group can agree who gets priority on gear, but nothing drops for certain, so plan for several weeks of runs.
How does the Onyxia attunement work?
Onyxia's Lair still needs attunement in WoW Forever. You earn the Drakefire Amulet through a long quest chain at level 60. Horde and Alliance follow different chains, and both include group steps where you need help to finish.
Because raids open five weeks after launch, the smart move is to start the chain soon after you hit 60. Then you are ready on December 9 instead of scrambling on raid night. Check which steps you have already done before you plan the rest.
How do Darkspear Islands and the 14 PvP ranks work?
Darkspear Islands is a new 15 vs 15 battleground. It feeds a ranking ladder of 14 ranks. Honor and Rank Points are separate: Honor buys gear, and Rank Points move you up the ranks. Both come from battlegrounds, PvP quests and honorable kills.
Ranks have a weekly cap but no decay. That is a big change from the original game, where missing a week could drop you. In WoW Forever, a break costs you nothing, but you also cannot rush the ladder, because the cap limits how far you move each week. Rank 14 unlocks the epic weapons, and the track resets each season.
The battleground also has its own reputation: the Darkspear Raiders for Horde and the Theramore Expeditionary Force for Alliance. Exalted opens a tabard questline.
Is boosting allowed in WoW Forever?
Blizzard's EULA says you cannot share your account or login with anyone, and a 2022 Blizzard policy banned organized boosting communities, with penalties up to account closure. That is the honest picture. Piloted orders, where a player logs in to your character, mean sharing your login and carry a real risk of account action.
Self-play is the lower-risk path. You join our group on your own character for dungeons, the attunement, PvP or raids, and your login stays with you. Coaching never needs your login at all. We never sell gold, items or accounts.
What does WoW Forever dungeon, raid and PvP help cost?
Boosting Games sells fixed-price WoW Forever services. Prices below are the starting prices at the time of writing (October 2026), and the exact price for your option shows before checkout. Every service is listed on the WoW Forever services collection.
| Service | What you get | How you play | Price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WoW Forever Dungeon Runs (New and Classic) | One full clear of the chosen dungeon with our group. | Self-play or piloted | From $10 | Same day to 1 day |
| WoW Forever Onyxia Attunement (Drakefire Amulet) | The full Onyxia's Lair attunement quest chain, including its group steps, until the Drakefire Amulet is in your bags. | Self-play or piloted | From $79 | 1–3 days |
| WoW Forever PvP Rank Boost (Darkspear Islands) | Battlegrounds and PvP quests played until you reach your target rank. | Self-play or piloted | From $99 | Several weeks, set by Blizzard's weekly rank cap |
| WoW Forever Darkspear Islands Reputation | Reputation with the Darkspear Raiders (Horde) or Theramore Expeditionary Force (Alliance) to your target. | Self-play or piloted | From $49 | 3–10 days |
| WoW Forever Raid Carry (Barrow Deeps, Hyjal, Onyxia) | A full clear of the chosen raid with our team from Dec 9. | Self-play or piloted | From $79 | Booked on the weekly reset from Dec 9 |
| WoW Forever Coaching (Class, PvP or Raid) | Live coaching or a recorded-play review from an experienced Classic player, covering talents, rotation, positioning and the new class tools. | Coaching | From $20 | Booked within 1–3 days |
Honest risk note: Blizzard's EULA says you cannot share your account or login with anyone, and a 2022 Blizzard policy bans organized boosting communities, with penalties up to account closure. Self-play keeps your login private; piloted service means sharing it, so choose with that in mind. Self-play and coaching keep your login with you and carry less risk than piloted orders. Read our account safety notice before you order. We never sell gold, materials, specific items, pay-on-drop gear or accounts. Drops are never promised, and we only quote rank timing within Blizzard's weekly cap.
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WoW Forever FAQ
When does WoW Forever launch?
WoW Forever launches worldwide on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST, which is 23:00 UTC. It is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time, and upgrade packs are optional. There is no early access. Upgrade owners can reserve names from October 27 to November 3, but that does not let anyone play early.
What are the new dungeons in WoW Forever?
Blizzard added nine dungeons: Hall of Thanes (13–18), Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20), Excavation Site (24–29), City of Dalaran (28–33), The Drowned City (35–40), Krol'dok Stronghold (40–45), Alcaz Prison (48–53), Blackmaw Hold (55–60) and Shaper's Terrace (58–60). City of Dalaran has its own attunement quest. With no level scaling, each one stays tuned to its range.
When do the raids open?
Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20 players) and Onyxia's Lair (40 players) all unlock on December 9, 2026, about five weeks after launch. All three reset weekly. Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit have no attunement, but Onyxia's Lair needs the Drakefire Amulet in your bags. Plan the attunement chain before then if Onyxia is your goal.
How do PvP ranks work in WoW Forever?
Honor and Rank Points are separate. Honor buys gear, and Rank Points move you up 14 ranks. Both come from battlegrounds, PvP quests and honorable kills. Ranks have a weekly cap but no decay, so a break does not cost you rank. Rank 14 unlocks the epic weapons, and the track resets each season.
Is buying a WoW Forever boost allowed?
Blizzard's EULA bans sharing your account, and Blizzard banned organized boosting communities in 2022. Piloted orders mean sharing your login, which carries a risk of account action. Self-play orders, where you join our group on your own character, and coaching keep your login private. We never sell gold or items.
How long does the PvP climb to Rank 14 take?
It takes several weeks at least, because Blizzard caps how many Rank Points count each week. Nobody can skip that cap, so any honest plan is set week by week. The good news is that ranks do not decay, so you can play at your own pace without losing progress.
Sources: Warcraft Tavern: three new raids, Warcraft Tavern: Onyxia attunement, Icy Veins: new dungeons, WoW Tracker: Darkspear Islands, Warcraft Tavern: Blizzard boosting policy.