Today, on October 21, 2026, the stress test for WoW: Forever begins, and everyone interested is allowed to participate. In the live ticker, we will keep you updated today about the test event and the status of the servers.
Wednesday, 21.10.2026
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To ensure you know exactly what you need to download for the stress test – look for this entry in Blizzard’s launcher:
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Welcome to the live ticker this Wednesday! Today is the stress test and everyone interested is allowed to try to bring down the servers of WoW: Forever together this evening. The key data:
- Date: October 21, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM CEST
- Duration: about 8 hours
Are you also participating?
What do I need to know about the stress test? The stress test for WoW Forever takes place on October 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM CEST and is expected to end at 3:00 AM CEST.
Who can participate in the stress test? Everyone who is interested and has a WoW account. You do not need a subscription, game time, invitation, or beta access.
What do I need to install for the stress test? You will find the entry “WoW: Forever – Stress Test” under the game versions of World of Warcraft in Blizzard’s Battle.net launcher. This is the client you need to download for the stress test.
What about the beta of WoW: Forever? The currently running beta will be taken offline shortly before the start and will be back online shortly after the stress test ends. In the Blizzard forum, it is stated that the beta will be finally closed on October 23 at 7:00 PM CEST.
Will you participate in the stress test, or are you already playing the beta? Or would you rather comfortably wait for the release? On November 5, 2026, at 12:00 AM CET, it officially begins, and WoW: Forever will open 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 precautions: WoW Forever: The influx will be huge – We asked how Blizzard plans to manage this
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