Blizzard Entertainment has announced the opening of beta registrations for “World of Warcraft: The War Within,” inviting players to explore new subterranean worlds in Azeroth.

“The War Within” serves as the inaugural chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, promising an expansive narrative set to span over the next three expansions of the game. Participants in the beta will encounter the newly introduced Earthen allied race and delve deep into the dark domains of the Nerubian empire. Here, the ominous Harbinger of the Void is rallying her arachnid forces in a nefarious plot against Azeroth.

Players can sign up for the beta via their Battle.net accounts, with Blizzard planning to issue invitations throughout the testing phase.

Participants in the beta are advised to update their graphics drivers and ensure that their Battle.net desktop app is up to date. After installation, players can select “The War Within” from the game version menu, install the beta, and connect to the test servers.

The beta test allows players to either create a new test character or import an existing Dragonflight character into the beta environment. For any technical issues during installation or gameplay, Blizzard has provided a resource for common technical issues and solutions.

This beta phase is critical for gathering player feedback and refining game elements, as players explore new areas and confront challenges posed by the Harbinger and her minions.