FOREVER FIELD GUIDE / LAUNCH GUIDE

Be ready for your first evening.

A short route through the decisions worth making before you log in.

Sources reviewed October 26, 2026 · Prelaunch reference

The announced timeline

September 17–October 21
Beta window
The announced beta period has ended.
October 27–November 3
Early name reservation
Eligible upgrade owners can reserve up to three characters in total. North America opens October 27 at 1 p.m. PDT (4 p.m. EDT). Names are first-come, first-served.
Reservation instructions and regional times
November 4, 2026
Global launch
3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST / 23:00 UTC.
Official launch and access details
December 9, 2026
Announced raid unlock
Review the latest official schedule before planning your group.
Blizzard’s roadmap