WoW Forever’s launch is coming ever closer, with the Beta ending soon as well! Blizzard have now announced the exact times when early name reservations will go live in each region. Starting on October 27th, players will be able to grab their preferred names (and surnames) early, with each region getting its own time.
Each player is able to reserve three names total, regardless of ruleset. Let’s take a look at the exact times.
Early Name Reservations for World of Warcraft: Forever are available from October 27 through November 3, giving players an opportunity to secure the names that will become part of their adventures in Azeroth.
Name Reservation Start Times
- Europe: October 27 at 18:00 CET
- North America: October 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Korea: October 28 at 07:00 KST
- Taiwan: October 28 at 07:00 CST
During the reservation period, eligible players* can create and reserve names for up to three characters total across all Rulesets. This means that if you create two on a PvP Ruleset, you’ll only be able to create one more character in a Normal or Role-Play Ruleset. This restriction only applies to Early Name Reservation.
Prepare to Launch
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.
- Download and install the Battle.net desktop app
- Open the Battle.net desktop app and allow it to update if needed.
- Select World of Warcraft from the list of games.
- In the Game Version menu above the Play button, select World of Warcraft: Forever, then select Install.
- Once installation is complete select Play and choose your Ruleset.
- Create up to 3 characters with your chosen name.
Choose the names that will carry your heroes into a new age and prepare for your adventures in World of Warcraft: Forever.
Players who pre-purchase the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection will have access to WoW®: Forever Early Name Reservation from October 27 through November 3. Character names will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and desired names cannot be guaranteed.
For additional information on how character names work, check out the previously published Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: Forever article.
* Purchase of World of Warcraft: Forever Digital Upgrade or Collector’s Edition required. This benefit only applies to the specific WoW® account it was purchased for. WoW®: Forever Early Name Reservation will be available starting October 27 through November 3. Character names are limited to a first-come, first-serve basis, and desired names cannot be guaranteed.
