NewsFrom official notesAnnouncement · October 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.
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- A 12-month membership bundle is now available, granting eligibility for WoW: Forever bonuses once the game debuts in November.
- The official soundtrack has been released, featuring musical themes for Zephras Isle, Skyborne, Shadowgale Forest, Gustberry Lowlands, Shrine Of A'kir, Riverglades, Farholde Keep, Rog'mar Outpost, Twilight's Shroud, Wheeler's Grange, Bolder'ok, Elderwild, Hyjal, Tainted Foothills, Mourning's Rest, Malorne's Retreat, Cradle Of Tranquility, Dae'gun, and Summit Of Eternity.
- From October 13 at 10:00 am PDT until November 3 at 10:00 am PST, watching 4 hours of qualified streaming content rewards a Cuddly Gold-Colored Grrgle for player housing.
Classes: Paladin4 · showhide
- Mechanical overhauls have been applied to the core Seal and Judgement systems.
- The Holy specialization received expanded utility and throughput for Light-based healing and offensive spellcasting.
- Protection specialization options have been widened to improve tanking capabilities.
- Retribution specialization received updates focused on enhancing melee damage output.
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- Episode 4 of the official podcast features host Countdown To Classic along with guests Tips Out and Savix.
- Lead Designer Tim Jones and Senior Game Designer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield provide commentary on the design philosophy for Player-vs-Player combat.