World of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic
Here's how to get an early taste at the classic-ish MMO.
World of Warcraft: Forever launches a month-long beta this Thursday, September 17, for PC users who have preordered the Skyborne Epic Pack or the Warcraft Forever Collection. Access is granted instantly, though exact launch times are yet to be announced but typically fall between 11 am PT to 3 pm PT. The beta is set to conclude on October 21, offering players a sneak peek into upcoming quests, dungeons, and class abilities in a version of the MMO that will remain at its original state until November.
To access the beta, one must own either the premium Skyborne Epic Pack ($59.99) or the Warcraft Forever Collection ($79.99). Alternatively, players can opt in via the WoW: Forever website by clicking the "Beta Opt-in" button. Upon opening the Battle.net launcher, checking under World of Warcraft reveals if one has access to the beta.
The WoW: Forever beta is divided into two distinct phases. During the initial phase, players will be confined to level 20. After a fortnight, the level cap will increase to 30 and remain so until the beta ends. All races and classes, including the new Skyborne elves for preorder holders, are available. Phase one (September 17) caps at level 20, introducing new class abilities, talents, profession items, and new dungeons like Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron, along with a legacy system.
Phase two (~October 8) raises the level cap to 30, rolling out further class abilities, additional profession items, a new dungeon called Excavation Site: Wetlands, and continues the legacy system.
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