Blizzard Announces World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test for October 19
Blizzard Entertainment will hold a World of Warcraft: Forever stress test on October 19 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET, aimed at testing servers ahead of launch.
Blizzard Entertainment announced a stress test for World of Warcraft: Forever starting October 19 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET, according to GameSpot. The test is aimed at checking the game's servers ahead of launch.
No World of Warcraft subscription or beta access is required to take part. Players need the Battle.net launcher and an account to install the stress test, and can find it by choosing World of Warcraft: Forever and then selecting the test under the "Game Version" drop-down menu.
The stress test will run only for a few hours, and the window may end earlier or run later as needed. The closed beta will be offline during the stress test and will return after it concludes. All characters created during the stress test will be deleted once the test is over.
What comes next
The beta runs until October 21, after which it shuts down and characters are deleted. Early name reservations for the full game open on October 27, and World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4. A beta code comes with the $60 Skyborne Epic Pack.
Quick answers
When is the World of Warcraft: Forever stress test?
It starts October 19 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET and will run only for a few hours, though the window may end earlier or run later as needed.
Do I need a subscription or beta access for the stress test?
No. No World of Warcraft subscription or beta access is required, but you need the Battle.net launcher and an account to install it.
Will characters created during the stress test carry over?
No. All characters created during the stress test will be deleted once the test is over.