World of Warcraft: The War Within is just around the corner, and players can’t wait for it to arrive.

If you plan to jump on it, it will be wise to learn about The War Within release schedule, as this will help you prepare in advance for the upcoming expansion.

World of Warcraft: The War Within release schedule 

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The War Within is going to be a massive expansion for World of Warcraft, as it will introduce a wealth of new content, including new dungeons, raids, challenges, and rewards.

You can check out the World of Warcraft: The War Within release schedule below to find out when the early access period starts, when the expansion goes live, and when raids and dungeons will become available.

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August 22ndThis is when the early access period will begin and you can start playing the new expansion. Normal Dungeons will be available during this time. 
August 26thThe War Within will be released globally at 3:00 pm PDT on this date. Heroic Dungeons will become available after the expansion goes live, and Dragonflight Season 4 PvE rewards will be retired. 
September 10thThis is when Season 1 of The War Within starts. You’ll be able to play Normal and Heroic raid difficulties, Raid Finder Wing 1 of Nerub-ar Palace, Mythic 0 Dungeons, Heroic Seasonal dungeons, and challenge the new and first World Boss of the expansion. PvP Season 1 also starts on this date.
September 17thStarting this date, Mythic raids and Mythic+ dungeons will be open to everyone. This is also when Raid Finder Wing 2 opens and Raid Story Mode becomes available.
September 24thThis is the final date listed in the schedule, and Raid Finder Wing 3 will open on it.

World of Warcraft: The War Within early access and global launch times

The War Within will go live on the same date for everyone. However, depending on your location, the time will be different. 

So, you can check out The War Within early access and global launch times below to find out when it will become available for you.

The War Within release schedule -- The War Within early access and global launch times
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This was everything you needed to know about The War Within’s release schedule and launch times.

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