After launch
Blizzard’s announced schedule places the first new raid unlocks on December 9, following the November launch. Later plans include more dungeons, raids, world content, PvP updates, and Hardcore. See the announcementBlizzard · What’s Next panel recapnews.blizzard.com.
Planning around it
Our roadmapRoadmapNext: Early name reservation, October 27 – November 3, 2026 separates announced dates from plans that do not yet have a confirmed day. That distinction matters when organising a group: a published release date can go on the calendar, while a future feature belongs on a watch list.
For now, plan around the parts you can control. Find your group and decide how you want to spend your first evenings.
