How to download and install WoW Forever
Short answer: 💻 Battle.net app > World of Warcraft > Game Version: World of Warcraft: Forever > Install. You need a WoW subscription or Game Time (price).
⬇️ Steps
| # | Do this |
|---|---|
| 1 | Install or update the Battle.net app |
| 2 | Click World of Warcraft (or All Games) |
| 3 | In Game Version above the button, pick World of Warcraft: Forever |
| 4 | Click Install, then choose a folder on an SSD with 128GB free |
| 5 | Click Play when it's done (launch: Thu 5 Nov, 10:00am AEDT) |
🔧 Problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| ⬜ Install greyed out | Pick Forever, not the closed Beta. Check the right account, update Battle.net, restart |
| 💳 Asks you to subscribe | Log in with the account that has the sub or Game Time |
| 🔁 Says Install but already installed | Use Locate the game and pick your folder |
| ⛔ Stuck patching | Close addon managers, allow Blizzard apps in security software, drop VPNs (Blizzard) |
| 🖥️ "OS below minimum" | Check the system requirements and update Windows |
[Unconfirmed] Exact download size and any pre-load date. We'll add them when Blizzard posts them.
FAQ
How to download? Battle.net > WoW > Forever > Install.
Greyed out? Pick Forever, not Beta, and check your account.
Size? 128GB free SSD space listed.
Pre-load? Not announced.
FAQ
How do I download WoW Forever?
Open the Battle.net app, select World of Warcraft, choose World of Warcraft: Forever in the Game Version menu, then click Install.
Why is the WoW Forever install button greyed out?
Check you picked World of Warcraft: Forever (not the closed Beta), you're on the account with a subscription or Game Time, and Battle.net is updated. Then restart the app.
How big is the WoW Forever download?
Blizzard lists 128GB of free SSD space in its requirements. We haven't confirmed the exact download size.
Can I pre-load WoW Forever?
Not confirmed. We haven't found a Blizzard pre-load date for the launch client.
Sources
- Blizzard Support: How to Install World of Warcraft
- Blizzard: The WoW Forever Beta Now Live
- Battle.net Support: Troubleshooting Installation and Patching
- Blizzard: Carve a New Path with WoW Forever
- Blizzard Support: WoW Forever system requirements