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Last checked 10/20/2026, 9:00:16 PM
NewsAnnouncement · Oct 19, 2026
Level 30-60 Journey: Riverglades and Hyjal Revealed
Blizzard has unveiled the post-30 leveling path for WoW: Forever, featuring new territory in the Riverglades and the opening of Mount Hyjal for the first time since the Third War.
Raids, Systems, Events13 changes →NewsPvP · Oct 18, 2026
Premades only face other premades in battlegrounds
Solo queuers will not be matched against full premade groups. A small-group queue option (roughly 2–3 players) is still planned.
PvP3 changes →NewsAnnouncement · Oct 17, 2026
Datamined mounts and pets are not for Forever
Models for mounts, pets, toys, and transmog found in the latest beta build are not intended for Forever, per Blizzard.
Collections2 changes →NewsItems · Oct 17, 2026
Starter-zone white drops upgraded to greens
A batch of Common drops in Elwynn Forest, Dun Morogh, and Tirisfal Glades are now Uncommon quality with small stat bonuses.
ItemsLeveling3 changes →HotfixHotfix · Oct 17, 2026
Hotfix: Druid Cat Form quest fixed
A beta hotfix fixed the bug that stopped Druids from looting the relics needed to learn Cat Form.
ClassesQuests1 changes →NewsAnnouncement · Oct 17, 2026
Stress Test moved to October 21
The open Forever Stress Test now runs on Wednesday, October 21 instead of October 19. Anyone can join — no beta key, subscription, or invite required.
Systems5 changes →NewsClasses · Oct 17, 2026
Many class buffs are now raid-wide
Party-only auras and totems from several classes now reach the whole raid, which changes how 20- and 40-player groups need to be split.
ClassesRaids4 changes →NewsOfficialAnnouncement · Oct 16, 2026
WoW: Forever Weekly Highlights
Official updates regarding the upcoming WoW: Forever launch including a Paladin class deep dive, a new developer podcast episode, and the release of the game's original soundtrack.
ClassesPvPItemsCollectionsSystems9 changes →NewsClasses · Oct 16, 2026
Racial tuning: weapon specializations removed
Several racials were renamed or retuned so that no race is locked to a specific weapon type, and Gnome and Tauren traits got further passes.
ClassesRaces5 changes →NewsEconomy · Oct 16, 2026
Vendor sell prices cut again
More vendor sell prices were reduced across crafted gear, hitting gold-making routes that relied on crafting and vendoring.
ProfessionsEconomy2 changes →NewsPvP · Oct 16, 2026
No low-level protection on PvP realms
Blizzard confirmed there are no plans to protect lower-level players from being camped by higher levels on PvP servers.
PvP2 changes →NewsEvent · Oct 16, 2026
Official dueling arena for the Forever Open
Hyjal Crater, normally unreachable, hosts day two of the $100k Forever Open duel tournament (Oct 17–18), with reagent vendors on site.
PvPEvents3 changes →NewsClasses · Oct 16, 2026
Paladin class deep dive
The final class preview covers Paladins: Seals and Judgements stay central, with new tools for all three specs and a new 16-point gold-medal talent.
Classes6 changes →NewsClasses · Oct 16, 2026
Hunter pet abilities toned down
Strong utility abilities given to Hunter pets were cut back in duration and value after concerns that they overlapped other classes.
ClassesPvP3 changes →Patch notesPatch · Oct 16, 2026
Beta build: racial overhaul, tutorial, and bug fixes
A new beta build reworks many racial abilities away from weapon-specific bonuses, adds a new-player tutorial, and fixes a batch of world and UI bugs.
ClassesRacesSystems13 changes →NewsOfficialEvent · Oct 15, 2026
WoW: Forever Stress Test Schedule and Name Reservations
The public stress test for WoW: Forever has been rescheduled to October 21, leading into early name reservations for specific pack owners on October 27.
SystemsEvents13 changes →NewsDungeons · Oct 15, 2026
Launch dungeon preview: Thanes, Lordaeron, Wetlands
A new video showcases three of the nine new Forever dungeons coming at launch.
Dungeons6 changes →NewsAnnouncement · Oct 14, 2026
Soundtrack released; launch set for November 4
The Forever original soundtrack is out on major streaming services, and the game launches on November 4, 2026.
Announcement2 changes →NewsEconomy · Oct 14, 2026
Temporary Economy Holds against gold buying
Accounts suspected of buying or selling gold can be placed under a Temporary Economy Hold, freezing gold movement while the case is investigated.
Economy3 changes →NewsOfficialPvP · Oct 7, 2026
Darkspear Islands Battleground Launch
A new 15v15 capture-point and flag-return battleground has launched for players between levels 30 and 60.
PvPItemsSystems12 changes →NewsOfficialCollections · Oct 7, 2026
Skyborne Visual Updates and SD Options
Developers are refining Skyborne visual fidelity to better match the WoW: Forever aesthetic, including updated HD textures and the future arrival of SD models.
ClassesCollectionsSystems6 changes →NewsOfficialClasses · Oct 2, 2026
WoW: Forever Class Spotlights and Podcast Details
Developers discuss new class design philosophies for WoW: Forever, highlighting major talent overhauls and utility updates for Hunters, Druids, Priests, and Warriors.
Classes15 changes →NewsOfficialEvent · Sep 25, 2026
Scarlet Monastery Escape Room Event
Blizzard is hosting a physical escape room experience in Toronto and a livestreamed competition based on the iconic Scarlet Monastery dungeon.
Events5 changes →NewsOfficialAnnouncement · Sep 24, 2026
Forever Collector’s Edition Details
Blizzard has restocked physical Collector's Editions for WoW: Forever and detailed the launch schedule, including beta windows and digital bonuses.
SystemsItemsEvents13 changes →Patch notesOfficialAnnouncement · Sep 23, 2026
Legacy System Guide for WoW: Forever
The new Legacy System introduces account-wide horizontal progression through sixty-five challenges, customizable character perks, and exclusive cosmetic rewards.
SystemsItemsPvPRaidsDungeonsProfessions42 changes →Patch notesOfficialClasses · Sep 22, 2026
New Race-Class Combos and Racial Overhauls
World of Warcraft: Forever introduces the Skyborne race alongside significant expansions to traditional race-class pairings and redesigned racial abilities.
ClassesSystems52 changes →NewsOfficialPatch · Sep 22, 2026
Skyborne Allied Race Debuts
The Skyborne, descendants of the Shen'dorei, emerge as a new playable race for both factions featuring unique elemental and arcane racial traits.
ClassesSystemsCollections14 changes →NewsOfficialAnnouncement · Sep 21, 2026
Ruleset Ecosystems Replace Traditional Realms
World of Warcraft: Forever is transitioning from individual realms to broad ruleset ecosystems including Normal, PvP, Roleplaying, and Hardcore options.
SystemsPvPRaidsDungeons13 changes →