Before You Go: Europe Launch Times and Preparation
Checked: 2026-10-09 · Europe
Check the GMT, CET and EET launch times and agree on a faction, ruleset and language preference with your friends.
Launch is 4 November 2026 at 23:00 GMT, or 5 November at 00:00 CET / 01:00 EET, converted from Blizzard’s announced 15:00 PST on 4 November. See the Europe guide for beta, reservation and invitation dates.
Agree on a faction and ruleset before creating characters: grouping requires both to match. Set Preferred Online Language under Esc → Options → System → Languages and Social; it applies to the account and can be changed again after 24 hours.
The European roadmap lists new raids on 9 December without a time or timezone. Follow later official announcements for the precise opening.
Check your client and subscription or game time, choose your roles, and plan your first professions and route. Save the preparation steps in My Journey.
Source: World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap · Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth · Choose Your Ruleset in World of Warcraft: Forever
A fan-site summary. Dates and test content may change; consult the original announcements.