WoW Forever Beta: Access, Dates, and Level 30 Cap

As of October 8, 2026, Blizzard says the WoW Forever beta runs through October 21. The October 1 development notes set the current level cap at 30. Those are dated facts, so check Blizzard’s posts again before making plans around a later test build.

Who can enter the beta?

Blizzard lists two routes: opt in for a chance to be selected, or use an eligible purchase that includes beta access. Its current upgrade announcement names the Skyborne Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection for beta access. A subscription that will include the game at launch does not, by itself, promise beta access.

Before buying anything, read the live Battle.net offer and its regional terms. Pack contents and purchase terms belong to Blizzard; this guide does not sell access or guarantee an invitation.

How to check your access

1. Sign in to the Battle.net account you intend to use.
2. If you have not purchased an eligible beta bundle, use Blizzard’s official beta page to opt in. Opt-in means a chance to be selected, not a guaranteed invite.
3. Check the account and Battle.net app for a WoW Forever beta option. The beta client should appear only when the account has access.
4. Install or update through Blizzard’s launcher, then read the current beta notices before your first session.

If the beta option is missing, recheck the signed-in account and eligibility first. Avoid third-party “beta keys” and access sellers.

What does level 30 mean?

The October 1 notes say characters can currently level to 30. They also list new access to Uldaman (30+) and Razorfen Downs (25+), and the new Excavation Site: Wetlands dungeon (26–31). A listed dungeon range does not raise the character cap; treat the character cap and a dungeon’s suggested range as separate facts.

The notes describe a beta build, not a promise about the final level cap or launch progression. We will update this page only when Blizzard publishes a material change.

When does testing end?

The published beta window runs through October 21, 2026. Blizzard has not stated here that progress, characters, or access will carry into launch, so do not plan on a transfer unless an official announcement confirms it. See the release date and name reservation guide for the next dates to prepare for.