What the WoW Forever Beta Extension Means for You

The beta extension gives players more time to try the game before launch, while the million-character milestone signals strong interest that could make WoW Forever a major release for Blizzard.

The beta extension gives players more time to try the game before launch, while the million-character milestone signals strong interest that could make WoW Forever a major release for Blizzard.

Key points - Blizzard extended the WoW Forever beta by three days, now ending October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. - Name reservations for up to three characters open on October 27. - The full game launches on November 4 and requires an active subscription or a temporary friend code. - Over one million characters were created during the beta, which started in September.

Timeline - September: WoW Forever beta goes live. - October 20: Original beta end date, later extended. - October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: Extended beta ends. - October 27: Name reservations open for up to three characters.

FAQ

Q: When does the WoW Forever beta end? A: The beta now ends on October 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET, after a three-day extension from the original October 20 date.

Q: How many character names can I reserve? A: You can reserve names for up to three characters when name reservations open on October 27.

Q: Will my beta progress carry over to the full game? A: No, all progress made during the beta will be deleted when the game launches on November 4.