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'''Forever character names''' have two parts, with names unique within a region.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303313 Forever Deep Dive panel recap], 13 September 2026, “Playing Together in a Realmless Azeroth”; accessed 17 September 2026.</ref> | '''Forever character names''' have two parts, with names unique within a region.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303313 Forever Deep Dive panel recap], 13 September 2026, “Playing Together in a Realmless Azeroth”; accessed 17 September 2026.</ref> | ||
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A second name is required. Full-name uniqueness applies across rulesets within the region, not separately to each ruleset.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5zzSMSVhRo&t=4420s World of Warcraft Developer Q&A], 17 September 2026, Forever segment 1:13:40–1:14:52. Official captions reviewed 19 September 2026; captions may contain transcription errors.</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 04:34, 19 September 2026
Forever character names have two parts, with names unique within a region.[1]
Preparing a name
Prepare several complete names before using the creation or reservation interface. Treat the two-part announcement as a format description, not a guarantee that a particular spelling is allowed or available. For access and reservation information, use the dated Beginner guide.
To help friends find you, share the full name exactly as displayed and agree on the group's ruleset. Avoid substituting an older realm-name format without checking the Forever interface.
Documenting naming rules
The wiki needs the actual character limit, accepted characters, and full rejection messages. An example screenshot should show the relevant field labels and validation result; a successful example alone does not establish the maximum length or every permitted character.
Evidence still needed
First- and second-part length limits; Allowed punctuation and accented characters; Full-name uniqueness and validation messages; Name display in chat and group invitations
Record the Forever build, observation date, and a source or screenshot. Update the article and remove only the tasks your evidence resolves.
Surname requirement
A second name is required. Full-name uniqueness applies across rulesets within the region, not separately to each ruleset.[2]
Sources
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Forever Deep Dive panel recap, 13 September 2026, “Playing Together in a Realmless Azeroth”; accessed 17 September 2026.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft Developer Q&A, 17 September 2026, Forever segment 1:13:40–1:14:52. Official captions reviewed 19 September 2026; captions may contain transcription errors.