Blizzard opens World of Warcraft Forever stress test to everyone on October 19

Blizzard confirmed the World of Warcraft Forever stress test runs on October 19 and is open to anyone without a subscription, game time, or beta access. The client is available only via the Battle.net app, and all characters, names, and guilds will be wiped afterward ahead of name reservations on October 27. The game launches on November 4.

• Stress test starts October 19 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET and 6pm BST / 7pm CEST
• No subscription, game time, or beta access required
• All characters, names, and guilds will be wiped after the test
• Name reservations open October 27, launch set for November 4