Horde PVP character lock in WoW Forever, explained

Blizzard has temporarily restricted Horde character creation on World of Warcraft: Forever’s PvP rulesets because faction populations are uneven. The lock is intended to keep either side from gaining an unfair advantage and support long-term balance while guilds form.

Community manager Kaivax said the most uneven regional split is about 55/45, while Blizzard is aiming for a balance closer to 50/50. The restriction can also affect Alliance character creation in some regions, and customer service cannot remove it manually. Blizzard says trial accounts did not cause the imbalance; there is no confirmed way around the lock, so players may need to wait.