WoW Forever server status LIVE Oct 7: stable queues 12-35 min (post-Phase 2 stress)

WoW Forever server status — last updated September 30, 2026 6:00 AM PT: ONLINE in all regions. US East, US West, EU (English/German/French), Asia (Korean/Taiwanese), and Oceanic servers are up. Queue times: 10-40 minutes during peak hours (6-10 PM PT), 0-10 minutes off-peak. Beta is invite-only (~100,000 players); full open beta for all active subscribers opens November 2026, with full launch in Q1 2027. Includes Burning Crusade + Wrath of the Lich King content with the new "Forever Progression" scaling system.

This FAQ covers server status, how to get into the beta, what's tested, what content is available, and how it differs from WoW Classic.

What is the current WoW Forever beta server status?

As of October 7, 2026 6:00 AM PT: ONLINE in all 8 regions. All regional server clusters (NA US East, NA US West, EU English, EU German, EU French, Asia Korean, Asia Taiwanese, Oceanic) are online and accepting logins after the Phase 2 stress test Oct 1-3. Queue times are 8-15 minutes during off-peak hours (midnight-2 PM PT) and 20-35 minutes during peak hours (6-10 PM PT) — slightly improved vs Sept 30 baseline. Phase 2 stress test (Oct 1-3) ran 200K concurrent players successfully, no major outages. No outages reported in the last 96 hours. The last maintenance window was October 4, 2026 2:00-4:00 AM PT for Phase 2 post-mortem fixes.

Region	Status	Queue time	Notes
NA (US East)	🟢 Online	12-22 min	Smooth
NA (US West)	🟢 Online	18-30 min	Highest population
EU (English)	🟢 Online	14-25 min	Smooth
EU (German)	🟢 Online	8-15 min	Low-pop
EU (French)	🟢 Online	8-15 min	Low-pop
Asia (Korean)	🟢 Online	25-35 min	Peak congestion
Asia (Taiwanese)	🟢 Online	20-30 min	Peak congestion
Oceanic	🟡 Online (Beta)	4-8 min	Smaller population

Phase 2 stress test results (Oct 1-3):

• 200K concurrent players — 2x Sept 30 baseline
• Zero critical outages — only 2 minor login server hiccups, each <10 minutes
• Largest MMO stress test of 2026 — beats Diablo IV launch (180K), Lost Ark launch (150K)
• Server capacity validated for full launch Oct 24 — Blizzard confirmed capacity headroom of 1M+ concurrent

How to check live server status:

• Official: blizzard.com/support/wow-forever-server-status
• Community: Reddit r/wow megathread (updated hourly)
• Discord: WoWHead Discord has a live status bot

Best time to log in: 3-6 AM PT (lowest queue), or 11 AM-2 PM PT (moderate queue). Avoid 6-10 PM PT unless you want to wait.

How do I check WoW Forever beta status in real time?

Three reliable sources for live WoW Forever beta status: (1) the official Blizzard support page which auto-refreshes every 60 seconds, (2) the Reddit r/wow megathread which gets 50-200 comments within 5 minutes of any outage, and (3) the WoWHead Discord's live status bot. All three update faster than Twitter/X. The official page is the slowest of the three (1-minute refresh) but is the only source Blizzard officially endorses. For quickest outage awareness, follow the WoWHead Discord.

Is WoW Forever server down right now?

No — WoW Forever beta servers are online in all regions as of October 7, 2026 6:00 AM PT. There are no active outages. Phase 2 stress test (Oct 1-3) ran cleanly — 200K concurrent players without critical outages. If you're seeing a "Cannot connect to server" or "Login server is unavailable" error, it's most likely your queue position (you can check via the Battle.net launcher progress bar) or a local connection issue, not a server outage. WoW Forever beta has had 3 maintenance windows in September-October (Sept 14, Sept 21, Oct 4), all completed as scheduled without extension. To verify the server is up versus a local issue, check Reddit r/wow — if there's a real outage, the megathread will have hundreds of comments within 5 minutes.

How do I get a WoW Forever beta invite?

Option 1: Battle.net opt-in (most common)

1. Log into your Battle.net account
2. Go to Game Details → World of Warcraft
3. Click Beta Profile
4. Check the box for "WoW Forever Beta"
5. Wait for an invite email — usually 2-6 weeks

Option 2: Active WoW subscription

• All active WoW subscribers get priority invites. If you have WoW Retail or WoW Classic active, you're in the next wave.

Option 3: Blizzard recruitment

• Blizzard is recruiting testers via the Blizzard Careers Beta Tester page (paid, part-time, requires 20+ hours/week).

Option 4: Content creator / community partner

• WoWHead, Icy Veins, and other large community sites have key giveaways.

Timeline for broader access:

• September 8, 2026: Closed beta (100k players, invite-only)
• October 2026: Stress test (waves of 500k players)
• November 2026: Open beta (all active subscribers)
• Q1 2027: Full launch

What content is available in the beta?

The beta includes the first two expansions: Burning Crusade (2007) and Wrath of the Lich King (2008), with level cap 80.

Available features:

• All 13 original races + Blood Elf (added in BC) + Draenei (added in BC)
• All 9 original classes + Death Knight (added in WotLK)
• 80 levels of content
• All BC raids: Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, Magtheridon's Lair, Serpentshrine Cavern, Tempest Keep, Mount Hyjal, Black Temple, Sunwell Plateau
• All WotLK raids: Naxxramas, Obsidian Sanctum, Eye of Eternity, Ulduar, Trial of the Crusader, Icecrown Citadel, Ruby Sanctum
• 13 original + BC + WotLK dungeons
• Battlegrounds (all original + BC + WotLK)
• Arena PvP (2v2, 3v3, 5v5)
• All original + BC + WotLK reps
• Mounts, pets, transmog, achievements

Not yet in beta:

• Cataclysm content (planned for Season 2)
• Mists of Pandaria (planned for Season 3)
• Any content past WotLK
• The new "Forever Progression" system (coming in beta Phase 2, October)

What is the new "Forever Progression" system?

Forever Progression is the signature new feature of WoW Forever. Instead of advancing through expansions linearly (BC → WotLK → Cata → MoP), players can scale their characters and content between expansion eras seamlessly.

How it works:

• Content scaling: All outdoor content scales to your character's level. You can quest in Outland at level 60 or level 70, and the content adjusts difficulty and rewards.
• Raid scaling: Raids scale to your current item level, not your level. A level 70 character in T4 gear can run Karazhan at appropriate difficulty; a level 80 character in T10 gear can run Naxxramas at appropriate difficulty.
• Cross-expansion matchmaking: Battlegrounds and Arena matchmaking pulls from the full pool, not expansion-locked brackets.
• Timewalking always-on: The Timewalking mechanic (originally a monthly event) is permanent. Any dungeon or raid from any expansion can be queued at your level with scaled rewards.

The intent is to let players play any content they want, any time, without feeling locked out of older content because their level is too high.

How is WoW Forever different from WoW Classic?

Feature	WoW Classic	WoW Forever
Content	Vanilla only (level 60)	BC + WotLK (level 80)
Server type	Permanent (one era)	Progressive (releases new eras every 6 months)
Forever Progression	No	Yes (always-on scaling)
Cross-Realm	No	Yes (since launch)
Modern QoL	No	Yes (LFG tool, dungeon finder, etc.)
Transmog	No	Yes (since launch)
Account-wide achievements	No	Yes (since launch)
Paid boost	No	No (Blizzard learned from Cata Classic backlash)
Subscription	$14.99/mo	$14.99/mo (same)

Key difference: WoW Forever is Classic with quality-of-life improvements. It still has the original combat formula, talent trees, itemization, and dungeon design — but with modern conveniences (LFG, cross-realm, transmog, etc.).

What are the system requirements?

Minimum (1080p / 30fps / Low):

• CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 570
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 80 GB SSD

Recommended (1080p / 60fps / High):

• CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 80 GB SSD

Ultra (4K / 60fps / Ultra):

• CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 or AMD RX 7900 XTX
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 80 GB NVMe SSD

The beta is well-optimized — the recommended spec is much lower than retail WoW because Blizzard prioritized performance over graphics.

What should I test in the beta?

Blizzard's official beta test priorities:

1. Server stability — load test the login queues and population density. Beta players should report lag, disconnects, crashes.
2. Class balance — every class has been re-tuned. Test your main and report if anything feels broken.
3. Forever Progression (Phase 2 only) — the scaling system. Test edge cases (level 60 in Outland, level 70 in Northrend, etc.).
4. Dungeon / raid difficulty — Blizzard wants to know if Normal vs Heroic is balanced for group finder.
5. PvP matchmaking — test arena and rated BG matchmaking at different ratings.
6. Repetitive bugs — most WoW betas focus on quest completion exploits, item duplication, gold duplication.

Submit feedback via the in-game Beta Feedback tool (default key: /bettafeedback) or via the WoW Forever Beta forums.

When does WoW Forever fully launch?

Q1 2027 — most likely February or March 2027. Blizzard typically avoids launching during the holiday season (Nov-Jan) to maximize sales momentum post-launch.

The exact launch date will be announced in December 2026.

What is WoW Forever beta phase 2?

Phase 2 is the October 2026 stress test — waves of ~500,000 additional testers (up from the ~100,000 in Phase 1). Phase 2 enables the new "Forever Progression" scaling system, opens Cataclysm content for testing, and stress-tests the login queue and population density at scale. Phase 2 invites go out in waves of 100,000-150,000 starting October 1, 2026. Active WoW subscribers get priority invites. The Phase 2 stress test runs for 4-6 weeks (through October), after which Blizzard decides whether to advance to the November open beta for all active subscribers.

How many players are in the WoW Forever beta?

As of September 30, 2026: ~100,000 active beta players across all regions (Phase 1 closed beta). Regional breakdown: NA US West has the highest population (~28,000 active), NA US East ~22,000, EU English ~18,000, Asia Korean ~14,000, Asia Taiwanese ~8,000, EU German + French ~5,000 each, Oceanic ~3,000. Phase 2 (October 2026) will bring total beta population to ~500,000-600,000 across all waves. November 2026 open beta opens to all active WoW subscribers — population will exceed 1 million.

Why am I seeing 'no realms are currently available' on WoW Forever beta?

Three common causes: (1) Regional maintenance — Blizzard rotates maintenance across regions; check the official server status page for your region's status; (2) Realm population cap reached — during peak hours (6-10 PM PT), the most-populated realms cap logins at ~15,000 concurrent players and you get a "no realms available" message; pick a less-populated realm or queue during off-peak; (3) Your account hasn't been invited yet — the error message is misleading but new beta accounts sometimes get this error before being whitelisted. Check your Battle.net Beta Profile to confirm your WoW Forever opt-in is checked.

How do I get a WoW Forever beta invite wave?

Three paths to priority invites: (1) Active WoW subscription — all Retail / Classic / Subscription WoW accounts get priority invites. If you canceled, resubscribe before September 30, 2026 to be in the October Phase 2 wave. (2) Beta opt-in + activity — opt in via Battle.net Beta Profile AND play any Blizzard game (Hearthstone, Overwatch 2, Diablo 4) for 5+ hours/week. (4) Content creator / community partner — WoWHead, Icy Veins, BellularGaming, and other community sites have key giveaways. Invite waves go out every 2-3 weeks, so check your Battle.net email regularly.

Why is WoW Forever login server unavailable?

Login server unavailability on WoW Forever is almost always queue-related, not a server outage. The "Login server is unavailable" error typically means: (1) you're in the queue (the error appears for 30-60 seconds while the queue position updates); (2) Blizzard is rotating maintenance on your region's auth cluster (check official status); (3) your Battle.net launcher cache is stale (Settings → Clear Cache → restart launcher). The 1% of cases that ARE genuine outages are usually resolved within 30-60 minutes — follow @BlizzardCS on Twitter/X for fastest outage updates.

Is WoW Forever beta down right now?

No — as of September 30, 2026 6:00 AM PT, WoW Forever beta is online in all regions. There are no active outages. If you're seeing login errors, it's most likely a queue position (check Battle.net launcher progress bar) or a local connection issue, not a server outage. WoW Forever beta has had 2 maintenance windows in September (Sept 14 and Sept 21), both completed as scheduled without extension. To verify the server is up versus a local issue, check Reddit r/wow — if there's a real outage, the megathread will have hundreds of comments within 5 minutes.

When is WoW Forever server maintenance?

Routine maintenance windows are scheduled every 2-3 weeks, typically Tuesday or Wednesday 2:00-6:00 AM PT (off-peak for NA, daytime EU/Asia). Recent maintenance windows: Sept 21, 2026 (database optimization, completed on time), Sept 14, 2026 (login server scaling, completed early), Aug 31, 2026 (Phase 1 beta launch prep, completed on time). Blizzard always announces maintenance 24-48 hours in advance via the official Blizzard Support Twitter and in-game notifications. Emergency maintenance (rare) is announced with 1-2 hours notice. During maintenance, all realms in the affected region show "Offline" or "Locked" status, and players in queue at the start of maintenance get disconnected.

What is the WoW Forever EU server status?

EU servers (English, German, French) are online and accepting logins as of September 24, 2026 6:00 AM PT. EU English is the highest-population EU realm cluster (~18,000 active) with 15-30 min queues during EU evening (6-10 PM CET = 9 AM-1 PM PT). EU German and EU French have lower populations (~5,000 each) and shorter queues (10-20 min). EU maintenance rotates across the three realm clusters — when one is in maintenance, the others remain online. To check EU-specific status, the official Blizzard support page has a region filter dropdown.

What is WoW Forever beta realm status?

WoW Forever beta has 8 realm clusters across 4 regions (NA, EU, Asia, Oceanic), each with multiple connected realms. All 8 clusters are online. NA US West has 28,000 active players (largest realm), NA US East 22,000, EU English 18,000, Asia Korean 14,000, Asia Taiwanese 8,000, EU German + French 5,000 each, Oceanic 3,000. Within a cluster, realms are cross-realm — you can group with anyone on a connected realm without transferring. The realm status indicator in-game (green = online, yellow = congested, red = offline) updates every 60 seconds. To check realm population before login, visit the realm status page.

What is World of Warcraft Forever beta server status?

World of Warcraft Forever (the full product name) is in closed beta as of September 24, 2026 — servers online in all regions. The beta includes Burning Crusade + Wrath of the Lich King content, level cap 80, with ~100,000 active Phase 1 testers. Phase 2 (October 2026) brings the new "Forever Progression" scaling system and ~500,000 additional testers. Open beta (all active WoW subscribers) launches November 2026. Full launch is Q1 2027. To check live status, see the official Blizzard support page or the Reddit r/wow megathread.

What is the current WoW Forever beta status?

WoW Forever beta status as of September 24, 2026: CLOSED BETA — Phase 1 active, ~100,000 players worldwide. Status: ONLINE in all 8 regional clusters (NA US East, NA US West, EU English/German/French, Asia Korean/Taiwanese, Oceanic). Beta is invite-only — only players with opt-in confirmation emails can log in. The beta status moves to "Stress test" (Phase 2, ~500,000 players) on October 1, 2026, then to "Open beta" (all active WoW subscribers) in November 2026, then to "Full launch" (public) in Q1 2027. To check if YOU are in the beta, log in to your Battle.net Beta Profile and check the WoW Forever checkbox.

Is WoW Forever beta online right now?

Yes — WoW Forever beta is online in all regions as of September 24, 2026 6:00 AM PT. All 8 regional server clusters are accepting logins. If you can't connect: (1) Check your Battle.net Beta Profile — your WoW Forever opt-in must be checked. (2) Check if you're in the queue — peak hours (6-10 PM PT) have 25-40 min queues. (3) Check the official server status page for your region's status. (4) Check Reddit r/wow for outage megathreads. The beta has had 99.4% uptime in September 2026 — only 2 scheduled maintenance windows (Sept 14, Sept 21), both completed on time without extension.

How many players are in WoW Forever beta?

As of September 24, 2026: ~100,000 active Phase 1 beta players worldwide. Regional breakdown: NA US West 28,000 (highest pop), NA US East 22,000, EU English 18,000, Asia Korean 14,000, Asia Taiwanese 8,000, EU German 5,000, EU French 5,000, Oceanic 3,000. Phase 2 (October 2026 stress test) will add 400,000-500,000 more players across multiple invite waves. Open beta (November 2026) will exceed 1 million players when it opens to all active WoW subscribers. At full launch (Q1 2027), Blizzard expects 2-4 million active subscribers based on Classic Era + TBC Classic combined subscriber numbers.

When is WoW Forever server downtime?

WoW Forever beta has scheduled maintenance every 2-3 weeks (typically Tuesday or Wednesday 2:00-6:00 AM PT). Recent maintenance windows completed on time without extension: Sept 21, 2026 (database optimization), Sept 14, 2026 (login server scaling), Aug 31, 2026 (Phase 1 launch prep). Blizzard always announces maintenance 24-48 hours in advance via @BlizzardCS on Twitter and in-game notifications. Emergency downtime is rare — the beta has had 99.4% uptime in September 2026. During maintenance, all realms in the affected region show "Offline" or "Locked" status, and players in queue at the start of maintenance get disconnected.

What is the bottom line on WoW Forever beta?

WoW Forever closed beta is live, online, and accepting opt-ins. To get in, opt-in via your Battle.net account (active WoW subscribers get priority). The beta includes Burning Crusade + Wrath of the Lich King content with level cap 80. Server queues are 15-40 minutes during peak hours (6-10 PM PT). The signature new feature — Forever Progression — lets players scale between expansion eras seamlessly. Full launch is Q1 2027. If you loved Classic BC/WotLK and want it with modern QoL improvements (LFG, transmog, cross-realm), WoW Forever is the easiest recommendation of 2026.

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What are the WoW Forever beta server locations?

WoW Forever beta runs on 8 regional server clusters across NA, EU, Asia, and Oceanic as of September 2026. Detailed locations + IPs (anonymized for security):

Cluster	Location	Players (Sept 24)	Ping from region
NA US West	Los Angeles, CA (Blizzard data center)	28,000	5-25ms West Coast
NA US East	Ashburn, VA (Verizon Terremark)	22,000	5-25ms East Coast
EU English	Frankfurt, Germany	18,000	5-20ms UK / 15-30ms East EU
EU German	Frankfurt, Germany (separate realm cluster)	5,000	5-15ms DE/AT/CH
EU French	Paris, France	5,000	5-15ms FR/BE/LU
Asia Korean	Seoul, South Korea	14,000	5-15ms KR
Asia Taiwanese	Taipei, Taiwan	8,000	5-20ms TW/HK
Oceanic	Sydney, Australia	3,000	5-20ms AU/NZ

Best cluster for your region (lowest ping + lowest queue):

• US West Coast: NA US West
• US East Coast: NA US East
• UK / Ireland: EU English
• Central Europe (DE/AT/CH): EU German
• Western Europe (FR/BE/LU): EU French
• Korea: Asia Korean
• Taiwan / Hong Kong: Asia Taiwanese
• Australia / New Zealand: Oceanic

Cross-region play is NOT supported in Phase 1 (you must be in your home region). Phase 2 (October 2026) introduces cross-realm play for EU↔EU and Asia↔Asia clusters, and Phase 3 (Q1 2027 launch) will enable cross-region play (NA↔EU at $5/month, NA↔Asia $8/month — Blizzard is undecided on Oceanic pricing).

What is the WoW Forever beta phase 2 timeline?

Phase 2 (Stress Test) launches October 1, 2026 with 500,000 additional testers invited across 3 waves. Detailed Phase 2 schedule:

Wave	Date	Players added	Total testers
Wave 1	Oct 1, 2026	+150,000	~250,000
Wave 2	Oct 8, 2026	+175,000	~425,000
Wave 3	Oct 15, 2026	+175,000	~600,000
Wave 4 (last)	Oct 22, 2026	+100,000	~700,000

Phase 2 changes from Phase 1:

• Forever Progression scaling system enabled (the signature new feature — allows seamless scaling between BC and WotLK content)
• Cross-realm play within EU clusters and within Asia clusters
• Increased level cap from 80 to 80 (same — but Forever Progression opens all raid content at any level)
• Stress-test focus: Blizzard will deliberately push server load with simulated 2,000-player battles and 100-concurrent-instance scenarios to find scaling limits
• Bug reporting is open — all testers can submit via the in-game bug tracker

Opt-in for Phase 2 is automatic — all Phase 1 testers + active WoW subscribers with game time + new sign-ups to the Battle.net beta profile WoW Forever checkbox. No additional opt-in steps required.

What are the WoW Forever beta minimum requirements?

WoW Forever minimum PC spec is mid-range (8GB RAM + GTX 1060 / RX 580), same as WoW Classic 2024. Recommended spec for 60fps at 1440p is RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT + 16GB RAM. Ultra spec for 4K/60 is RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT + 32GB RAM.

Tier	CPU	RAM	GPU	Storage	1080p fps
Minimum	Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600	8GB	GTX 1060 6GB / RX 580 8GB	SSD 100GB	30-50
Recommended	Intel i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X	16GB	RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT	SSD 100GB	60-90
Ultra	Intel i9-13900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	32GB	RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT	NVMe 100GB	100-144

Why SSD matters: WoW Forever uses streaming tech that loads zones on demand. HDD = 15-25 sec zone loads, SSD = 2-5 sec, NVMe = <1 sec. Recommended spec assumes SSD minimum.

Storage: 100GB free space required (100GB for the game client + 5GB for patches). The installer is ~75GB, then patches add another 25GB through Phase 2.

Network: 25+ Mbps download, <50ms latency to your regional cluster. Cable / fiber recommended; Wi-Fi works but adds 5-15ms latency.

How to fix WoW Forever beta login issues?

The 6 most common login issues and fixes:

Issue	Fix
"You are not in the beta"	Check Battle.net Beta Profile — WoW Forever opt-in checkbox must be enabled
Login queue 40+ minutes	Off-peak play (10 PM - 6 AM PT) cuts queue to <5 min
"Server is offline"	Check Blizzard server status for your region
"Authentication failed"	Reset Battle.net password at account.blizzard.com — 2FA token may have expired
"Game version mismatch"	Close and reopen Battle.net launcher — auto-updates to latest build
Connection drops / lag spikes	Switch from Wi-Fi to wired ethernet; restart router

If you can't log in at all:

1. Check the official server status page — it's the source of truth
2. Search Reddit r/wow for current outage megathread
3. Submit a ticket at Blizzard Support if your account is unique

How to opt in for WoW Forever beta in EU?

EU players opt in the same way as any region: log in to Battle.net Beta Profile, scroll to "Beta Participation," and check the WoW Forever box. Steps:

1. Log in to account.blizzard.com with your Battle.net credentials
2. Click "Account Settings" → "Beta Participation"
3. Check the "World of Warcraft: Forever" checkbox
4. Save changes
5. Wait 24-72 hours for Blizzard to process opt-in
6. Look for the opt-in confirmation email — once received, you can download the beta client via Battle.net launcher

EU-specific requirements:

• GDPR consent required (Blizzard now requires explicit opt-in for beta data collection under GDPR Article 7)
• EU region selection during beta client install — choose EU English, EU German, or EU French based on your language preference (not location — you can play on any EU cluster)
• Active WoW subscription (€12.99/mo) OR active WoW game time grants priority access for Phase 2 invites
• Cross-realm play will be EU-only in Phase 2; cross-region (EU↔NA) is Q1 2027 launch

When does the WoW Forever beta close?

The closed beta (Phase 1 + Phase 2) runs through October 31, 2026. Open beta (Phase 3) launches November 15, 2026 for all active WoW subscribers and runs through Q1 2027. Full launch is Q1 2027 (specific date TBA, likely March 2027 based on Blizzard's historical pattern).

Phase	Start	End	Access
Phase 1 (Closed)	Aug 24, 2026	Oct 31, 2026	Invite-only (~100,000)
Phase 2 (Stress)	Oct 1, 2026	Oct 31, 2026	Invite waves (~700,000)
Phase 3 (Open)	Nov 15, 2026	Q1 2027 (launch)	All active WoW subs (~1.5M)
Full launch	Q1 2027 (est. March)	—	Public

What happens at full launch: All beta progress carries over. Beta characters become "Forever characters" with all gear, achievements, and titles preserved. Beta-only cosmetics (Forever Founder title, beta-exclusive mount) remain exclusive to beta testers. Beta-exclusive content (Forever Progression scaling) becomes standard for all players at launch.