Before you pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Forever (WoW Forever), you should know whether or not your system can run it.
WoW Forever requires at least Windows 10 64-bit or macOS 12.
Recommended Windows systems need 16 GB of RAM and more powerful hardware while Macs should run macOS 15 with 16 GB of RAM.
Both Windows and Mac players require a compatible graphics card, broadband internet connection, a mouse and keyboard, and a minimum display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
Table of contentsWindows minimum requirementsWindows recommended requirementsMac minimum requirementsMac recommended requirements
WoW Forever artwork featuring the Horde (Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW Forever system requirements (PC)
Windows minimum requirements
If you're still on Windows 10 on PC, then you can play WoW Forever as long as you have the May 2019 update or a newer one. Your PC must also have a 4-core Intel Core Haswell or AMD Ryzen Zen processor, 8 GB of RAM, plus 128 GB of available SSD storage. At the minimum, your graphics card should be from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, the AMD RDNA 1, or the Intel Iris Xe-LPG Lunar Lake one.
RequirementMinimumOperating SystemWindows 10 64-bit (May 2019 update or newer)Processor4 cores 3.0 GHz processor, Intel Core Haswell, AMD Ryzen ZenVideoDirectX 12-capable 4 GB GPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, AMD RDNA 1, Intel Iris Xe-LPG Lunar Lake Memory8 GB of RAMStorageSSD with 128 GB of available spaceInternetBroadband internet connectionInputMouse and keyboardResolution1280 x 720 minimum display resolution
Windows recommended requirements
In terms of the recommended PC requirements for the best WoW Forever experience, make sure you're on Windows 11, have an Intel Core Ultra Series 2, or AMD Ryzen Zen 5 processor, and have a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3, or Intel Arc B-Series graphics card. Don't forget that you need 16 GB of RAM plus an SSD with 128 GB of available space, either.
RequirementRecommended Operating SystemWindows 11Processor8 performance cores, 5.2 GHz boost clock processor, Intel Core Ultra Series 2, AMD Ryzen Zen 5VideoDirectX 12-capable 8 GB GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series, AMD RDNA 3, or Intel Arc B-Series GraphicsMemory16 GB of RAMStorageSSD with 128 GB of available spaceInternetBroadband internet connectionInputMulti-button mouse with scroll wheelResolution1280 x 720 minimum display resolution
WoW Forever artwork featuring the Alliance (Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment)
WoW Forever system requirements (Mac)
If you're planning to play WoW Forever on a Mac, make sure your device is running at least macOS 12. You must also have the right chips plus 8 GB of RAM and an SSD with 128 GB of available storage.
RequirementMinimum Operating SystemmacOS 12ProcessorApple M2 or 9th Generation Intel Core Coffee LakeVideoMetal-capable 4 GB GPU, Apple M2 8 GBMemory8 GB of RAMStorageSSD with 128 GB of available spaceInternetBroadband internet connectionInputMouse and keyboardResolution1280 x 720 minimum display resolution
Mac recommended requirements
For a better MAC experience, Blizzard Entertainment recommends more powerful hardware. This means macOS 15 and the Apple M4 at 16 GB. You should also have 16 GB of RAM and an SSD with 128 GB of available space.
RequirementRecommendedOSmacOS 15ProcessorApple M4VideoApple M4 16 GBMemory16 GB of RAMStorageSSD with 128 GB of available spaceInternetBroadband internet connectionInputMulti-button mouse with scroll wheelResolution1280 x 720 minimum display resolution
WoW Forever system requirements FAQs
What are the minimum PC requirements for WoW Forever?
WoW Forever requires Windows 10 64-bit with the May 2019 update or newer, 8 GB of RAM, a compatible DirectX 12-capable 4 GB GPU, and 128 GB of available SSD storage.
What are the recommended PC requirements for WoW Forever?
For the recommended experience, you should have Windows 11, 16 GB of RAM, a compatible DirectX 12-capable 8 GB GPU, and 128 GB of available SSD storage.
Can I play WoW Forever on a Mac?
Yes. WoW Forever supports Macs running macOS 12 or newer with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of available SSD storage at the minimum.
What resolution does WoW Forever require?
WoW Forever requires a minimum display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels on both Windows and Mac.
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