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Checked October 18, 2026
The beta is scheduled through October 21, 2026. Blizzard's latest official development notes were updated October 15; the maintenance follow-up says to use client 70425. The latest confirmed cap remains level 30. This is an editorial guide, not a live realm monitor; use official notices for changes.
Beta status and server downtime
Blizzard's October 15 maintenance follow-up says the realms are back up and asks beta testers to update through the Battle.net app to client 70425. A third-party check on October 18 found the beta login and realm endpoints answering. A responding endpoint is not proof that every account can log in or play.
See our last-checked issue snapshot Open Blizzard's maintenance thread
Open the independent live server checkLevel 30 and progression
Blizzard's October 1 build raised the maximum from 20 to 30 and opened level-appropriate content including Razorfen Downs, Uldaman and Excavation Site: Wetlands. The October 15 notes list further class and system changes but do not state a newer cap change.
End date
Blizzard's official Forever page lists beta availability through October 21, 2026. It does not give an exact shutdown time on that page. Check the launcher and official forum near the end of the test for operational notices.
Verify the beta window on Blizzard.comBeta wipe and carryover
Do not treat beta characters or items as permanent, and do not expect progress to transfer to the live game. The official pages we checked confirm the beta dates but do not publish a separate wipe timestamp or transfer promise. Forum replies about carryover are player discussion, not Blizzard policy.
Read the player discussion (not an official answer)Blizzard lists the current beta window through October 21, 2026. The October 15 maintenance was for deploying and testing a new beta build; no separate open-beta or stress-test schedule is announced in the linked official notices. Beta access still follows Blizzard's current edition and opt-in rules.
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The October 15 beta notes add a new-player tutorial, adjust racial abilities and class systems, introduce Frost Blast for Mage, and list bug fixes. The maintenance follow-up confirms realms returned and directs testers to update through the Battle.net app to client 70425. The latest explicit level-cap change remains October 1: level 30.
Read the latest WoW Forever patch notes →Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Maintenance notices age quickly; follow the original post for current replies.
Forever Manual is an independent fan reference and is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Status notes are source-linked but not real-time.