Can my PC run World of Warcraft: Forever?
Out November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST (6 PM EST), worldwide at once, included with a WoW subscription or Game Time. You need an SSD with 128 GB free. Blizzard has published official PC specs, so this checker compares your parts to them.
Launch time source: Blizzard News - Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever · checked 2026-10-28Official World of Warcraft: Forever PC specs
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB (GeForce GTX 10 series, AMD RDNA 1, Intel Iris Xe2 Lunar Lake) | DirectX 12 GPU with 8 GB (GeForce RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3, Intel Arc B-Series) |
| CPU | 4 cores, 3.0 GHz (Intel Core Haswell, AMD Ryzen Zen) | 8 performance cores, 5.2 GHz boost (Intel Core Ultra Series 2, AMD Ryzen Zen 5) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | SSD with 128 GB free | SSD with 128 GB free |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (May 2019 Update or newer) | Windows 11 |
| Other | Broadband internet, 1280x720 display, keyboard and mouse | Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel |
Mac: macOS 12 with Apple M2 or 9th-gen Intel Core minimum, macOS 15 with Apple M4 recommended, 128 GB SSD. GPUs older than AMD GCN 1, NVIDIA Maxwell (GTX 900 / 750 Ti) or Intel Skylake graphics won't launch the game at all.
Source: Blizzard Support - World of Warcraft: Forever system requirements; GPU cutoff: Blizzard News (via Wowhead) - World of Warcraft: Forever GPU requirements · checked 2026-10-28Check a specific card
FAQ
When does World of Warcraft: Forever come out?
November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST (6 PM EST, 23:00 UTC), at the same moment worldwide, per Blizzard. It is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time.
What GPU do I need for WoW Forever?
Officially a DirectX 12 card with 4 GB, like the GeForce GTX 10 series or AMD RDNA 1, at minimum. Blizzard recommends an 8 GB card like the RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3 or Intel Arc B-Series.
Will my old graphics card work with WoW Forever?
Cards older than AMD GCN 1 (2012), NVIDIA Maxwell (2014) or Intel Skylake (2015) are not supported at all, so a GTX 760, 770 or 780 won't run it, per Blizzard. Cards right at that line, like a GTX 750 Ti, launch but are still well below the minimum.
Does WoW Forever need an SSD?
Yes. Blizzard lists an SSD with 128 GB free for both minimum and recommended.
How much RAM does WoW Forever need?
8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended.
Can I play WoW Forever on Mac?
Yes. Blizzard lists macOS 12 with an Apple M2 or 9th-gen Intel Core as the minimum and macOS 15 with an Apple M4 as recommended.