Beta Access & Launch Editions
Updated 2026-09-16
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WoW Forever is scheduled to launch on November 4, 2026. Standard launch access is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time; the upgrade packs add optional benefits.
Compare the editions
| Edition | Key additions |
|---|---|
| Skyborne Heroic Pack | Skyborne access, early name reservation, cosmetics, one launch-week friend code |
| Skyborne Epic Pack | Heroic benefits, beta access, 30 days of Game Time starting November 4, three total friend codes |
| Warcraft Forever Collection | Epic benefits plus Warcraft III: Reforged and Forsaken Kingdom content |
The beta is scheduled to begin September 17. The Epic Pack and Forever Collection include beta access; the Heroic Pack’s friend code is a different benefit.
Friend codes are for launch week
Invite-A-Friend Launch Codes cover the November 4–11 launch-week window. Do not confuse them with the purchaser’s beta entitlement. If you are helping a friend join, first identify which benefit you are sharing.
Before buying
Check the current Battle.net product description for your region, the account you intend to play on, and the benefits included in the edition. This wiki does not sell keys or process purchases.
Read Blizzard’s edition comparison for the purchase details.
Prepare your character choices
Agree on a faction and ruleset with friends before starting. Compare rulesets, choose a class, and explore the new racial combinations.