WoW Forever guides
World of Warcraft: Forever is Blizzard's new permanent version of WoW: original Azeroth from level 1 to 60 with four new regions, nine new dungeons, more than 1,000 new quests and the new Skyborne race. It launches November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, is included with a standard WoW subscription, and its beta runs September 17 to October 21.
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What is WoW Forever? Classic+ explained
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World of Warcraft: Forever is Blizzard's permanent Classic+ game: original Azeroth to level 60, four new regions, nine new dungeons, the Skyborne race, no flying and no level scaling. It launches on November 4, 2026.
WoW Forever release date, beta and how to get access
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WoW Forever launches November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST and is included with a WoW subscription. Beta runs September 17 to October 21, 2026; Early Name Reservation runs October 27 to November 3 with any upgrade pack.
WoW Forever new zones, dungeons and raids
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Every new zone, dungeon and raid in World of Warcraft: Forever with level ranges: four regions, nine dungeons at launch, the Darkspear Islands battleground, and Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia's Lair from December 9, 2026.
The Skyborne: new race, starting zone and class combinations
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The Skyborne are WoW Forever's new race of wind-touched elves. Pick Horde or Alliance at character creation, start on Zephras Isle (levels 1 to 12), and play Warrior, Hunter, Rogue or Druid, plus Shaman (Horde) or Mage (Alliance).
What is NOT in WoW Forever: no flying, no level scaling, level 60 cap, optional transmog
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The features WoW Forever deliberately leaves out: no flying mounts, no level scaling, a level 60 cap, transmog you can switch off, no realm list, no GDKP, no attunements for the launch raids, and no raids before December 9, 2026.
WoW Forever roadmap: every phase and unlock date
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Every dated step in the WoW Forever roadmap: beta September 17, Early Name Reservation October 27, launch November 4, raids December 9, 2026, Hardcore in winter, then spring and summer 2027 updates with new raids, dungeons and quests.
WoW Forever at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | , global |
| Beta | to ; level cap 20, raised to 30 later in the test |
| Early Name Reservation | to , with any upgrade pack |
| Price | Included with a WoW subscription or Game Time; the Skyborne race needs the Skyborne Heroic Pack or higher |
| Level cap | 60 |
| New regions | Mount Hyjal, Shen'dralas, Riverglades, Zephras Isle |
| New dungeons at launch | 9 |
| New quests | More than 1,000 |
| New race | Skyborne, Horde or Alliance chosen at character creation |
| New race and class combinations | Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Gnome Priest, Orc Mage, Troll Warlock, Undead Paladin |
| First raids | : Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20 players), Onyxia's Lair (40 players) |
| Not in the game | Flying mounts, level scaling, a realm list, GDKP, forced transmog |
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