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'''Release roadmap''' separates the announced launch milestones from later content plans. Use [[Game access]] for entitlements and [[Beta changes]] for dated research and corrections. | '''Release roadmap''' separates the announced launch milestones from later content plans. Use [[Game access]] for entitlements and [[Beta changes]] for dated research and corrections. | ||
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== Current beta scope == | |||
See [[Beta guide]] for the testing phase and [[Beta known issues]] for documented problems. Future content in a client export does not establish its availability in the current phase. | |||
== After launch == | == After launch == | ||
Revision as of 04:37, 19 September 2026
Release roadmap separates the announced launch milestones from later content plans. Use Game access for entitlements and Beta changes for dated research and corrections.
Dated milestones
| Milestone | Published date |
|---|---|
| Beta window | 17 September–21 October 2026, as labeled in Blizzard's access announcement.[1] |
| Launch | 4 November 2026.[2] |
| New raids unlock | 9 December 2026.[2] |
Current beta scope
See Beta guide for the testing phase and Beta known issues for documented problems. Future content in a client export does not establish its availability in the current phase.
After launch
Blizzard's recap describes further raids, dungeons, quests, PvP updates, expanded world content, Hardcore, and a reworked iconic raid. See Raids for Hyjal Summit and Barrow Deeps, and Realmless rulesets for the announced Hardcore rules.[2]
Launch and raid opening are separate milestones. A raid preview or discovered item model does not establish that its rewards are obtainable on launch day; Datamined previews explains how to read those reports.
Reading schedule reports
Icy Veins' roadmap guide combines a schedule with predictions drawn from older WoW releases. Those cadence predictions do not establish Forever patch dates. This page retains the directly supported milestones and links the announcement for future revisions.
Early name reservation creates characters before launch; it does not establish a gameplay head start. Its access requirements are listed in Game access.
Sources
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Upgrade and access details, 12 September 2026; checked 17 September 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Blizzard Entertainment, What's Next recap, roadmap section, 12 September 2026; checked 17 September 2026.