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WoW Forever Launches November 4, Midnight Eclipse Revealed
Blizzard's What's Next panel at BlizzCon 2026 announced World of Warcraft: Forever for November 4 with a September 17 beta, named Midnight's next content update Eclipse, and placed The Last Titan after it. A new Warcraft III: Reforged campaign is live now, and a developer Live Q&A follows on September 17.
Three announcements from the What's Next panel
Blizzard used the World of Warcraft What's Next panel at BlizzCon 2026 to announce a new game, name Midnight's next major content update, and place the Worldsoul Saga's final chapter. World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, with beta beginning Thursday, September 17. Midnight's next update is called Eclipse, and The Last Titan follows it.
World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4
Forever is set after the events of Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom and before Molten Core. Beta access begins on Thursday, September 17, and the global launch is November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST.
Pre-purchase unlocks the Skyborne race and the Zephras Isle starting experience.
Pre-purchase upgrades
Three upgrade tiers were named, each building on the one below it.
| Upgrade | What it adds |
|---|---|
| Skyborne Heroic Pack | Cerulean Prideclaw ground mount, Shen'dorei Skyseer's Garb, Veteran Adventurer's Rucksack, Shen'dorei Windwell toy, and Skyborne Housing decor |
| Skyborne Epic Pack | Everything in the Heroic Pack, plus 30 days of Game Time, further Veteran Adventurer cosmetics, tabards and pets |
| Warcraft Forever Collection | Everything in the Epic Pack, plus Warcraft III: Reforged, the Forsaken Kingdom campaign, and Forsaken and Human Figurine decor for Housing |
The Heroic Pack's Shen'dorei Windwell is a toy. The Warcraft Forever Collection is available through January 11, 2027.
Collector's Edition
A physical Collector's Edition pairs a Warcraft Forever Collection digital code - carrying the Skyborne Epic Pack, Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign - with a 13-inch Dwarf and Bear statue, a Zephras Isle mousepad, art prints, collectible pins and a companion journal.
Midnight: Eclipse is the next content update
Blizzard named Eclipse as "the next major content update for Midnight," one that "brings players face-to-face with Xal'atath as she hovers just within reach of her ultimate objective: the Worldsoul." Its events unfold in the worldcore, and set up the chapter that closes the saga.
The Last Titan closes the Worldsoul Saga
Blizzard described The Last Titan as more than a return to Northrend, calling it "a reflection on generations of courage, sacrifice, and unforgettable deeds across Azeroth." More is revealed early next year, after the events of Midnight: Eclipse.
Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom is live
A new Warcraft III: Reforged campaign is out now, the first in more than two decades. Forsaken Kingdom follows the fall of Lordaeron, Sylvanas and the Undercity, and carries a prologue, three story chapters and a neutral Forsaken Paladin hero unit.
What to watch next
The World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive panel runs on Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. The full two-day running order is in the BlizzCon 2026 WoW broadcast schedule.
The MDI Grand Finals run on day one and the AWC Grand Finals on day two, and watching either earns BlizzCon viewing rewards.
A live Q&A with members of the World of Warcraft development team follows on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, the same day Forever's beta begins. Questions are submitted on the World of Warcraft forums.
FAQ
When does World of Warcraft: Forever launch?
World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST.
When does the World of Warcraft: Forever beta begin?
Beta access begins on Thursday, September 17, the same day as the World of Warcraft developer Live Q&A.
What is Midnight: Eclipse?
Eclipse is the next major content update for World of Warcraft: Midnight. Blizzard says it brings players face-to-face with Xal'atath as she closes on the Worldsoul, with its events unfolding in the worldcore.
When does Midnight: Eclipse release?
Blizzard named Eclipse at BlizzCon 2026 without giving it a date. The developer Live Q&A on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. PDT takes questions submitted on the World of Warcraft forums.
When will Blizzard say more about The Last Titan?
Early next year, after the events of Midnight: Eclipse. Blizzard described the chapter as more than a return to Northrend and has not dated it further.
What comes in the World of Warcraft: Forever Collector's Edition?
A Warcraft Forever Collection digital code - the Skyborne Epic Pack, Warcraft III: Reforged and the Forsaken Kingdom campaign - plus a 13-inch Dwarf and Bear statue, a Zephras Isle mousepad, art prints, collectible pins and a companion journal.
How long is the Warcraft Forever Collection available?
The Warcraft Forever Collection is available through January 11, 2027.
