Beta Guide: Regional Dates, Content and Installation
Checked: 2026-09-30 · China and international regions
Keep China and international schedules separate, and check the announced testing scope.
International Beta began September 17; October 21 is the announced last full testing day. China Beta begins October 6, with access included in the Skyborne Epic Pack. International end dates and rollout stages do not establish China’s schedule.
The international opening announcement sets an initial level cap of 20 and plans a later increase to 30, without a date. This is the announced plan, not a live server-cap report.
Week one includes Skyborne, Zephras Isle, Hall of Thanes (13–18), Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20) and zone content through level 20. More zones, dungeons and a battleground follow.
With access granted, select Forever Beta under In Development in Battle.net’s game-version menu. International bundle activation may take up to 30 minutes; restarting the launcher can help.
A separate, hours-long Server Slam open to everyone is planned. Its date requires a dedicated announcement; it is distinct from invitation-based Beta access.
Source: International Beta Access and Content · China Launch and Beta Dates
A fan-site summary. Dates and test content may change; consult the original announcements.