Official Beta guide
WoW Forever Beta Guide
The official test window, current level 30 phase, active dungeon testing, access paths and what Blizzard says may open later in the Beta.
Official gameplay trailer for the version now in Beta testing.
Blizzard confirmed · Current Beta
WoW Forever Beta update — October 1, 2026
- • The active Beta level cap has increased from 20 to 30.
- • Excavation Site: Wetlands is available for testing at levels 26–31.
- • Razorfen Downs is available for testing from level 25+.
- • Uldaman is available for testing from level 30+.
- • A new Beta build was deployed with additional changes and fixes.
The official development-notes update describes the active Beta phase but does not provide a durable launch guarantee for Beta-only availability or tuning.
Blizzard Beta Development Notes ↗September 17 → October 21
The Forever Beta begins September 17 and runs through October 21, 2026.
Current cap: level 30
Blizzard raised the active Beta level cap from 20 to 30 in the October 1 development-notes update.
Level 30 dungeon testing
The October 1 phase adds Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31), Razorfen Downs (25+) and Uldaman (30+) to the active testing pool.
Server Slam coming later
Blizzard plans a several-hour public Server Slam window later in the test period; timing is still TBD.
Week 1 content
- •Skyborne playable race and Zephras Isle starting zone.
- •Hall of Thanes — Level 13–18.
- •Ruins of Lordaeron — Level 15–20.
- •All zone content up to level 20.
Current level 30 phase
As of the October 1 development-notes update, the Beta cap is level 30. Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–31), Razorfen Downs (25+) and Uldaman (30+) are available for testing. These are Beta-phase availability statements, not launch guarantees.
The Server Slam is intended to open the Beta to everyone for several hours, but Blizzard has not yet published the exact date or time.