The World of Warcraft®: Dragonflight beta test begins today! Over the course of the test, we’ll be inviting community veterans, press, fansites, and friends and family to check out the upcoming expansion and give us feedback.Players selected to participate* will receive an email invitation directing them to download the game client directly from the Battle.net desktop app. As always, please be aware of phishing attempts—if you’re unsure whether your invitation is legitimate, please log in to your Battle.net account to verify that there is a Dragonflight beta license attached (under Your Game Accounts).
Getting StartedIf you'd like to join us in testing
Dragonflight, all you need to do is
opt in to become a tester. Players who have opted-in can be selected to be a tester, and invitations will go out regularly throughout the test. If you’ve been selected to participate in the beta test, your Battle.net account will already be flagged for access.
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.
- Run the Battle.net desktop app—it may need to update itself if you haven’t run it recently. If you don’t have the app installed, get started here.
- Once Battle.net is installed and updated, select World of Warcraft from the list of games.
- In the Game Version drop-down menu above the Play button, choose the Dragonflight Beta (listed under In Development) option, then click Install.
- Allow installation to complete, click Play and select any of the available Test Servers.
- Create a new test character or use the character copy to import your existing Shadowlands character.
- Enter the game and test the content.
If you have issues installing and operating the
Dragonflight beta, please check our
Common Technical Issues and Solutions to begin troubleshooting.
What's Available in the Beta?New systems, the complete leveling experience, zones, dungeons, and the new playable Dracthyr Evokers are all available in the beta. Raid testing will come at a later time. To help keep you informed, we’ve rounded up our latest preview articles.
Zone Preview: Ohn'ahran PlainsExplore the Ohn'ahran Plains, a verdant region filled with sweeping plateaus, mesas, groves, and valleys abundant with life.
Zone Preview: ThaldraszusJourney to Thaldraszus, an ancient region once the seat of power for the Aspects.
City Preview: ValdrakkenA shining treasure within Thaldraszus, Valdrakken is a testament to the power of cooperation between all the dragonflights.
Zone Preview: The Waking ShoresExplore the Waking Shores, a wild land teeming with elemental magic.
Zone Preview: The Azure SpanTraverse and explore the snowy peaks, misty forests, and icy tundra of the Azure Span.
Preview: DungeonsFace new challenges and adventures in the Dragon Isles with four new level-up dungeons and four maximum-level dungeons.
Preview: Dracthyr EvokerMeet the new dracthyr race and learn more about the new class—the Evoker—as we take you into who they are and what they are all about
Preview: ProfessionsMore on the new profession updates and some of the new crafting stations and equipment becoming available in Dragonflight.
Dragonriding and YouMaster a new skill and learn how to make the most of your Dragon Isles Drakes in Dragonflight.
Providing FeedbackFor the latest information on Dragonflight, be sure to check
https://worldofwarcraft.com/news and our official
forums. Keep an eye on the
WoW Community Council forums to follow the discussions on the Dragonflight Beta.
*Accounts must have an active World of Warcraft subscription or game time to be eligible for beta access selection. 