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WoW: Forever Bug Blocks 'Con' Names During Paid Reservations
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 2 events from Oct 27, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“incorrectly restricting names containing ‘c-o-n’.”
via dexerto.com
Background
World of Warcraft: Forever is a new MMORPG entry from Blizzard that utilizes a two-part naming system, differing from the single-word setup used in previous iterations. The game is scheduled to launch on November 4, 2026.
Early name reservations were opened exclusively for buyers of specific paid editions, including the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or Warcraft Forever Collection, starting at $29.99. Each account could claim three names, with two-part names required to be unique across an entire region.
The timeline
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Early reservations open with server issues
Blizzard reportedly opened early name reservations for paid players on October 27. The launch was reportedly marred by server struggles that forced the system to be taken temporarily offline, leading to initial complaints about queues and disconnects.[1]
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Blizzard confirmed 'con' name filter bug
Community Manager Randy 'Kaivax' Jordan reportedly confirmed on the official forums that a bug made the restricted name list overly strict, incorrectly blocking names containing the letters 'c-o-n'. This reportedly prevented players from using names like Connor, Falcon, and Constance.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. No primary source confirms the events; both the server issues on October 27 and Blizzard's bug confirmation on October 28 rest solely on reporting from dexerto.com. Only one outlet is cited, and no on-record statements from affected players are documented.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
November 3, 2026: The early reservation window closes, one day before the game's launch.
November 4, 2026: World of Warcraft: Forever officially launches.
Frequently asked
Is the WoW: Forever name bug fixed?
The fix is currently rolling out with realm restarts in each region. Players who were turned away are encouraged to try their names again once the restarts occur.
Which names were blocked by the bug?
Names containing the three-letter string 'con' were blocked, including common names like Connor, Falcon, and Deacon. Players also reported issues with the strings 'nom' and 'duc'.
Who was eligible for early name reservations?
Early reservations were limited to buyers of the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or Warcraft Forever Collection. These paid editions started at $29.99.
When does World of Warcraft: Forever launch?
The game launches on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The early reservation window remains open until November 3, the day before launch.
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Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “WoW: Forever Bug Blocks 'Con' Names During Paid Reservations.”
GenZHype, 30 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/wow-forever-bug-blocks-con-names-during-paid-reservations/.