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 can be read here at MeinMMO.
Through the table of contents, you can go directly to the answers you need:
When does the stress test take place?
The stress test will take place on October 19, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM CEST.
How long will the stress test last?
A time for the end of the stress test is currently not known and will be adjusted as needed.
Who can participate in the stress test?
Anyone who is interested. You do not need a subscription, game time, an invitation, or beta access. You can just join in whenever you feel like it.
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 the test.
What happens to the “normal” beta during this time?
The currently ongoing beta will be taken offline shortly before the start and will be brought back online after the stress test is completed.
What happens to the characters from the stress test?
All characters created during the stress test will be deleted afterwards.
Will you participate in the stress test or are you already playing the beta? Or would you prefer to wait comfortably for the release? On November 4, 2026, it officially starts, and WoW: Forever will open its doors. We asked the developers in an interview how they plan to handle the rush, and the stress test is just one of the precautionary measures: WoW Forever: The rush will be huge – We asked how Blizzard plans to handle it
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