ChronicleEarly Name Reservations Open October 27
Reserve Your First Three WoW Forever Characters Across All Rulesets
Reservation Window & Global Start Times
The reservation window runs from October 27 through November 3, 2026. Servers unlock simultaneously across regions at the following times:| Region | Unlock Date & Local Time |
|---|---|
| North America | October 27 at 1:00 PM PDT |
| Europe | October 27 at 18:00 CET |
| Korea | October 28 at 07:00 KST |
| Taiwan | October 28 at 07:00 CST |
Three-Character Cap & Eligibility Rules
• Three Character Total Limit: Eligible accounts can create and reserve up to three characters total across all Rulesets. For example, creating two characters on a PvP realm leaves only one reservation slot for Normal or Role-Play rulesets. This cap lifts upon full launch.• Pre-Purchase Requirement: Early access is granted exclusively to players who pre-purchased the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or the limited-time Warcraft Forever Collection. Names are first-come, first-served on the specific purchased account.
• Family Names & Surnames: Adventurers can secure both first and last names. Just remember to heed our earlier warning on the pitfalls of unhinged surnames—game masters will not hesitate to strike inappropriate crests from the record before launch day.
Primary Sources & Dispatches Cited
This article synthesizes official announcements and external community dispatches into original Chronicle reporting. Review the primary source scrolls below:
- Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character NamesBlizzard Official
- World of Warcraft on X: Early Name Reservations & Beta ExtensionX (formerly Twitter)
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