Before the release and during the beta, a stress test for the servers of WoW Forever will take place. Everything you need to know about it is here at MeinMMO.
You can directly access the answers you need through the table of contents:
When does the stress test take place?
The stress test will take place on October 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM CEST for a limited time. Originally, the test was scheduled for October 19, but Blizzard announced on the blog that the start has been pushed to October 21.
How long does the stress test last?
The ending time for the stress test is not yet known. According to Blizzard, they plan to shorten or extend the test window as needed.
Who can participate in the stress test?
Anyone who is interested. You don’t need a subscription, game time, an invitation, or beta access. So, you can just check it out when you feel like it.
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How can you participate?
- First, update your graphics card drivers to the latest version.
- Open the Battle.net desktop app and perform an update if necessary.
- Select World of Warcraft in your game library.
- Open the “Game Version” menu above the “Play” button. Select the stress test for World of Warcraft: Forever under “In Development” and click on “Install”.
- Once the installation is complete and the stress test starts, click on “Play” and choose one of the available test realms.
- Create a new test character as soon as this option is available, log in and start testing.
What happens to the “normal” beta during this?
The currently running beta will be taken offline shortly before the start and is expected to be back online shortly after the stress test concludes. However, since October 21 is also the last day of the beta, it may happen that the servers remain offline after the stress test begins, depending on how long the test lasts.
What happens to the characters from the stress test?
Your created characters, names, and guilds will be deleted immediately after the test.
Will you participate in the stress test or are you already playing the beta? Or are you rather leisurely waiting for the release? On November 5, 2026, at 00:00 CET, it officially starts, and WoW: Forever opens its doors. We asked the developers in an interview how they plan to handle the influx, and the stress test is just one of the precautionary measures: WoW Forever: The influx will be massive – We asked how Blizzard plans to manage it
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