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WoW The War Within release countdown: Exact start time and date

A new war beckons.
Andrew Highton
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Vic Hood
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Published: Aug 21, 2024 05:23 am

World of Warcraft The War Within is the next major expansion for the legendary MMO, pushing the previous Dragonflight content into the rear-view mirror. We’ve got all the latest on The War Within‘s release date and start time.

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Thanks to The War Within, WoW expansions are heading into double digits—featuring the usual abundance of new PvE content, fresh abilities, and an increased level cap. It advances the story and takes us to a new region called Khaz Algar, with an expansive underground area to explore.

Dragonflight was a great addition, but we’re now looking ahead to The War Within, so read on to find out when you can finally get your hands on the much-anticipated expansion.

WoW The War Within release date and time

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World of Warcraft The War Within releases on Aug. 26, 2024, at 3pm PT / 5pm CT / 11pm BST (or Aug. 27 at 8am AEST).

We have an up-to-date countdown below, ticking down to the release, second by second, to see exactly how many weeks, hours, and minutes are left until the main launch.

WoW: The War Within release countdown

If you want to play WoW’s The War Within expansion even sooner, early access is available. WoW The War Within early access starts as soon as Aug. 22—so get on it!

We expect early access to go live at the same time as the main release (unless we hear otherwise), so it should be 3pm PT / 5pm CT / 11pm BST (or Aug. 23 at 8am AEST). Check out the countdown below to see how long you must wait before getting early access.

WoW: The War Within early access countdown

If you want a taste of The War Within before its release, you can sign up for WoW The War Within beta testing right now—but it will cost you.

Make sure you’re on top of the latest World of Warcraft The War Within news, with our guides on pre-order bonuses, and its PC requirements, as well as a look at the content’s patch roadmap, and early patch notes.

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Andrew Highton
Andy is a Game Guides Writer at Dot Esports with a host of experience working at Dexerto, Twinfinite, Keengamer, and more. He's about as passionate a gamer as you're likely to find and spreads that love across a ton of different titles, but will also talk everything football, golf, and wrestling! Be sure to follow his thoughts and ramblings over at @AndyHighton8 on Twitter.
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Vic is Gaming Editor at Dot Esports. An award-winning games journalist, Vic brings experience from IGN, Eurogamer, TechRadar, and more to the Dot Esports table. You may have even heard her on the radio or speaking on a panel. Not only is Vic passionate about games, but she's also an avid mental health advocate who has appeared on both panels and podcasts to discuss mental health awareness. Make sure to follow her on Twitter (@hood_vic) for more.
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