China’s Forever roadmap — beta Oct 6–26, name reservation Nov 3

NetEase published the China-region roadmap for World of Warcraft: Forever. China’s beta runs October 6–26, about three weeks behind the global beta.

What differs from the global schedule

• Beta, Oct 6–26: a character-wipe test up to level 30. Access comes with pre-purchasing the China version of the Skyborne Epic Pack.
• Nov 3: name reservation and early character creation (Oct 27 in the global schedule).

What stays the same

• Launch worldwide on Nov 5, 7 AM Beijing time — Nov 4, 3 PM PST.
• Raids on Dec 10 Beijing time (Dec 9 US): The Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20), Onyxia's Lair (40). Hardcore in winter.
• The spring and summer 2027 major updates match the global roadmap.

Players in Korea, Japan and Taiwan use the global beta that is already open until October 21 (PST). See how to join the beta, and the countdown on the home page.