World of Warcraft Forever
Here's what Blizzard has announced for WoW Forever, along with our guides and travel tools. Anything not yet confirmed is marked.
The Dates
- The beta ran from 17 September to 21 October 2026.
- Forever launches on 4 November 2026.
- The new raids open on 9 December 2026.
- Forever runs from level 1 to level 60, and Blizzard says it is not a mode, a season or a new version of Classic.
What Is New
- New zones: Riverglades, Shen'dralas, Mount Hyjal and Zephras Isle.
- Nine new dungeons, and two new raids from 9 December.
- The Skyborne elves, a new playable race on either faction.
- Six new race and class combinations, so both factions have Paladins and Shaman.
- Redesigned talents from level 10, with dual specialization at level 40.
- Legacy, account wide progression with rewards for every character.
- Camping: campfires built with professions, with resting, vendors and one hour buffs.
Some details are still unconfirmed, and this page is updated as Blizzard confirms them.
Rulesets, Not Realms
Forever has no realm list. You choose a ruleset: Normal, PvP or Roleplaying at launch, with Hardcore after launch.
Forever Guides
Class guides: Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, Druid