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WoW Forever launch prep: what to check before November 4

A short launch checklist for WoW Forever: choose a ruleset and faction together, check access and GPU, then prepare a two-part name.

Max Calder2 min read

The short version

The three ruleset choices in the WoW Forever interface
Official WoW Forever ruleset screen © Blizzard Entertainment. Choose the same ruleset as your friends before creating characters. · Image source ↗

1. Pick a ruleset and faction together

Forever replaces realm selection with Normal, PvP and Roleplaying rulesets at launch; Hardcore comes later. You cannot group for dungeons or raids across rulesets or between Horde and Alliance. Switching rulesets means creating a new character.

In PvP, Blizzard allows only one faction per player within that ruleset. Settle this with your group before anyone creates a character.

Compare the three launch rulesetsChoose your class and raceBoat routes and the Southshore stop

2. Check access and hardware

The base game launches with an active WoW subscription or game time; an upgrade pack is not required just to play. Sign in to the Battle.net account you intend to use and update the desktop app before launch night.

Blizzard requires at least AMD GCN 1, NVIDIA Maxwell or Intel Skylake GPU architecture. Some examples it calls compatible are still below the overall minimum system requirements, so check your exact model against the full requirements.

Check your graphics cardSee your local release time

3. Prepare a full character name

Your two-part name must be unique within your region. Have several complete combinations ready. Owners of an eligible upgrade can create and customize up to three characters during the October 27–November 3 early reservation window; names are first come, first served.

Reservation is not early access. Blizzard has not announced a final-client preload in these sources: do not mistake the beta installation for the launch client. Check official news and Battle.net on launch eve rather than assuming an earlier opening.

Name reservation detailsCheck available leveling addons
Sources (5)
  1. Blizzard — lancement et accès WoW Forever ↗
  2. Blizzard — choix des ensembles de règles ↗
  3. Blizzard — noms et réservation anticipée ↗
  4. Blizzard — configuration GPU requise ↗
  5. Blizzard — installation et compte Battle.net pour la bêta ↗

Updated

Updated 10 October 2026: added the announced boat-route guide for planning your group’s travel.

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