Character name releases (for accounts that have been inactive for 2 expansions) are done sporadically and quietly, without any notice or advertisement by Blizzard. They arent solely done prior to expansion launches, but rather, whenever Blizzard feel like it. And can be done multiple times throughout an expansions lifecycle.
A CHAR NAME RELEASE WAS JUST DONE TODAY.
Every few days I try to create new characters (using names I want) which names I know are already taken… and it fails, telling me “That name is unavailable”. However today I managed to create those characters successfully and claim the names I wanted, hence a name release was just performed. The name ‘Tinker’ was available on my server, for example.
SOOOO… if you’ve got a favourite name you want badly, or want the perfect char name for any rumoured upcoming classes/allied races etc… log on quick to claim it!
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Oh snap, you’re right! I just managed to snag my old priest and druid names that were unavailable when I changed servers! Nice one, man! Thanks for the tip off!
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Thank you. Got my original very first character’s name back on my main server
thanks got a lot of awesome names
None of the names I have been trying for were released. Oh well.
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OP, I see you are brand new to the forums, judging by your post count. So, WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WARCRAFT! We’re lucky to have you!
Second, thanks for the tip. While I’m happy with my names, i know some roleplayers and other folks would love to hear this news.
Finally, once again, WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WARCRAFT FORUMS! Make sure to check out the Forum Code of Conduct if you’re planning to post frequently here. And again, thanks for the heads up.
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Nice! I got my wife’s old character name back. Thanks for the heads-up!
Sweet! I was able to get a couple of names back that weren’t available when I changed servers. Thanks for posting this!
I should check for some names I want when I get home and reserve them. Thanks for the heads up.
Glad I saw this post. I went and checked and was able to get the original spelling of my druid’s name from when I made him on another server that I wasn’t able to get when i transferred him to my current one.
Warms my heart to see a helpful post like this with zero negativity from anyone.
Well done OP.
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You,sir, win the internet for today. Thx
Doing the lords work here, got a name that I’ve been trying to snag for years now.
Got one name back lost in a server transfer, thank you OP!
Thank you OP! Got a name I’ve been chasing on Moon Guard for years (Simona) and a couple of new ones (Irena and Isidore.)
OP is a saint, csnt wait to get home and try out some names!
Thanks for the heads up. I was able to snag a few cool names!
Same here. Including this one ![:stuck_out_tongue:](https://d38bqls1q93fod.cloudfront.net/en/wow/images/emoji/twitter/stuck_out_tongue.png?v=6" ":stuck_out_tongue:")