How do I get WoW Forever beta access?
There are two routes into the World of Warcraft: Forever beta: opt in through Battle.net and be selected, or buy a digital bundle that includes beta access. There is no public code — access is attached to your Battle.net account and shows up in the launcher. Details below are Blizzard-confirmed.
Beta window
September 17 – October 21, 2026 (last full day of testing)
Current level cap
Level 30 (raised from 20 on October 1)
How access is granted
Opt-in invitation, or an eligible digital bundle purchase
Is there a beta key?
No — access is entitlement on your Battle.net account, not a code
Invitation method
Email invitation; verify it under Battle.net → Your Game Accounts
Server Slam
Blizzard will open servers to everyone for several hours later in the test
Which bundle includes beta access?
Only these two options grant beta access; the Heroic pack does not:
- Skyborne Epic Pack — The pack that includes beta access, plus everything in Heroic. Compare editions →
- Warcraft Forever Collection — The digital bundle that includes beta access and the Epic pack contents. Compare editions →
After buying, allow up to 30 minutes for access to appear, and restart the Battle.net launcher if the beta option does not show. If you only opted in, watch for an email invitation and verify it under Battle.net → Your Game Accounts.
What can you test in week 1?
- New race and zone: Skyborne and Zephras Isle
- New dungeon: Hall of Thanes (level 13–18)
- New dungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron (level 15–20)
- All zone content up to level 20
Open questions
- The exact Server Slam date and duration.
- Whether progress carries to launch (no official statement found).