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Are you ready to survive in Azeroth all by yourself?

Blizzard has revealed the World of Warcraft (WoW) Classic Self-Found mode release date and details in terms of what to expect in the game. Read on for the live WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode countdown, release date, and more!

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WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode countdown

The WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode is launching on Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. PDT. According to Blizzard, this game mode is releasing at the same time worldwide Therefore, our live countdown works for everyone.

WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode release date

We’ve created the table above in case you would like to know what 3 p.m. PDT on Feb. 29 is in your local time. you may also use afree time zone converterto figure this out.

How WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode works

According to Blizzard, you can start this new mode at level 1 by selecting that option during character creation. Note that when you enter the WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode, you cannot send or receive mail from other players. Additionally, you cannot trade and buy or sell items via the Auction House. However, this mode does apply a new buff to your toon.

If you’re an Alliance player, then you may turn off the WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode by heading to an Apprentice Watcher in Ironforge or Darnassus. Meanwhile, Horde players can do the same by visiting either Orgrimmar or Undercity. Note that once you turn this mode off, you cannot turn it back on again.

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To turn off this mode of play, Alliance players can visit an Apprentice Watcher in Ironforge (Hall of Explorers) or Darnassus (Moon Temple) and Horde players can visit an Apprentice Watcher in Orgrimmar (near the PvP vendors)  or in Undercity (The Apothecarium). Keep in mind that once you turn off Self-Found, you will not be able to turn it back on.

How to enter WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode

Remember that you need to have an active World of Warcraft subscription to play this new game mode as well.

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WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode screenshot (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The 2024 WoW Classic roadmap includes the Self-Found mode (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

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WoW Classic Hardcore Self-Found mode release date (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

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