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The Adventure Begins in WoW: Forever, Stay Connected with Discord, and Taldramir Takes Shape in WoW Weekly
Azeroth has a new home, and the adventure is just getting started! This week in WoW Weekly, discover that World of Warcraft: Forever is now live, join ongoing conversations on Discord in and out of the game, explore another way to play with gamepad support, and more.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 6, 2026
Here you will find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Forever.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)WoW: Forever– Watch Forging Forever
Witness the creation of World of Warcraft: Forever's first legendary: Taldramir, the Whispering Wood.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Earlier dispatches
November 2026

Dungeon Enemy XP Increased - 8 November
At about 20:05 CET today, we deployed a hotfix that increased kill experience in dungeons by 50%, so it feels better to go back in for more runs. Happy dungeon crawling, and good luck with those Deviate Hides!
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Dungeon Enemy XP Increased - November 8
At about 11:05 PST today, we deployed a hotfix that increased kill experience in dungeons by 50%, so it feels better to go back in for more runs. Happy dungeon crawling, and good luck with those Deviate Hides!
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New build 1.60.1.70862
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WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 6, 2026 (reply #4)
November 6, 2026 Classes Fixed an issue with the Quick and the Dead Legacy Talent where it sometimes did not work as intended. Cooldown Manager The Cooldown Manager will now correctly display the duration of crowd control spells at all times, even when diminishing returns or mechanic reductions (lik
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WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 6, 2026 (reply #4)
November 6, 2026 Classes Fixed an issue with the Quick and the Dead Legacy Talent where it sometimes did not work as intended. Cooldown Manager The Cooldown Manager will now correctly display the duration of crowd control spells at all times, even when diminishing returns or mechanic reductions (lik
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New build 1.60.1.70840
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Class Tuning Incoming - 10 November
Now that players around the world are leveling up in WoW: Forever, we’ve identified a few class issues that we feel need some immediate changes. Today, we’re still investigating these issues and working through them with a plan to release hotfixes on Tuesday, November 10 to address: We’ve seen that
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Class Tuning Incoming - November 10
Now that players around the world are leveling up in WoW: Forever, we’ve identified a few class issues that we feel need some immediate changes. Today, we’re still investigating these issues and working through them with a plan to release hotfixes on Tuesday, November 10 to address: We’ve seen that
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WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 5, 2026
November 6, 2026 Classes Fixed an issue with the Quick and the Dead Legacy Talent where it sometimes did not work as intended. Cooldown Manager The Cooldown Manager will now correctly display the duration of crowd control spells at all times, even when diminishing returns or mechanic reductions (lik
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WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 5, 2026
Hotfixes November 6, 2026 Classes Fixed an issue with the Quick and the Dead Legacy Talent where it sometimes did not work as intended. Cooldown Manager The Cooldown Manager will now correctly display the duration of crowd control spells at all times, even when diminishing returns or mechanic reduct
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Known Issues - WoW Forever - Updated Nov. 5
In this thread, we will discuss issues that the WoW Forever team have determined to be notable, impactful, and already tracked with plans to fix in the future. This is not a comprehensive list of issues, and it will be updated regularly. Known Issues Dungeons In Razorfen Kraul, there’s a cauldron ne
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WoW Forever Bug Report Forum Guidelines
Welcome! Please read this before posting in this forum. What follows are guidelines for how this forum should and shouldn’t be used. WoW Forever Bug Report Forum Guidelines: Please do not post off-topic banter or discussions. The purpose of this forum is to report bugs which our Quality Assurance te
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About the WoW Forever Bug Report category
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer description, or to establish category guidelines or rules: Why should people use t
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Zeppelins broken? (reply #15)
Hi There, We are aware of some issues with transports such as boats and zeppelins becoming lost in the maelstrom for extended periods of time. As a temporary fix, we’ve spawned portals near most transport docks or inside of the zeppelin towers to help you move between continents if your boat gets lo
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Why do I see maybe 8 people inside the main city? (reply #27)
Hi There, Just wanted to chime in and say that we are aware of some issues with certain areas not feeling as populated as they should. We will be tweaking some numbers tomorrow to help things feel a bit more lively. Thanks for the feedback on this one!
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Issues Resolved for Invite-a-Friend Players
With a hotfix that is now live, we’ve fixed an issue where players who joined WoW Forever by using an Invite-a-Friend Code were unexpectedly restricted from using certain chat channels, leveling past 10, participating in guilds, forming parties, or trading items with other players. If you experience
Read the postSet Your Campfire Ablaze with the Pouch of Violet Dust!
Watch 4 hours of any eligible World of Warcraft stream on Twitch.tv during the World of Warcraft: Forever launch week to collect the Pouch of Violet Dust toy.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)November 2026

Language and Social Settings
It’s always a good idea to go over your settings in-game when you first get started. Today, we’d like to suggest that players take a close look at these settings in particular. image898×713 128 KB If any of them are not defaulted to your preferred language, you can change them and log out and back i
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World of Warcraft: Forever - Información e incidencias conocidas
¿Estás por dar tus primeros pasos en World of Warcraft? ¿Regresas a Azeroth? Hay un lugar para ti en World of Warcraft: Forever. Explora un Azeroth nuevo y rediseñado a tu propio ritmo, descubre zonas nuevas o revisita tus lugares favoritos y conoce a otros aventureros en el camino. Explora World of
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated 3 November (reply #10)
We’ve added this section to the previous post. User Interface and Accessibility Swing Timer bar will no longer fade out due to distance until the swing finishes. When combined bag is enabled, the background art of the inventory slots are updated to show which bag the slot is from. Fixed an issue whe
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2 (reply #10)
We’ve added this section to the previous post. User Interface and Accessibility Swing Timer bar will no longer fade out due to distance until the swing finishes. When combined bag is enabled, the background art of the inventory slots are updated to show which bag the slot is from. Fixed an issue whe
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World of Warcraft: Forever Launch Time
WoW Forever launches simultaneously in all regions today at 3:00 p.m. PST. That’s: Time Zone Location Time Date HST Honolulu 1:00 p.m. Nov. 4 AKST Juneau 2:00 p.m. Nov. 4 PST Los Angeles 3:00 p.m. Nov. 4 PCT Vancouver 4:00 p.m. Nov. 4 MST Denver 4:00 p.m. Nov. 4 CST Dallas 5:00 p.m. Nov. 4 EST Montr
Read the postNew build 1.60.1.70790
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyStay Connected in World of Warcraft with Discord
Link your Battle.net and Discord accounts to stay connected with your guild in modern World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft: Forever, whether you’re in or out of the game.
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[CS Lounge] Centaurian Forever Celebration!
I figured it has been a while since I started one. I will be gone for the rest of the week, but I hope everyone who is going to be exploring World of Warcraft: Forever has a great time! For the new thread, whoever is the last to post in the next CS Lounge thread when it closes please be sure to quot
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Explore WoW: Forever with a Gamepad
Prefer a gamepad? Get to know another way to play World of Warcraft: Forever, from moving and casting spells to adjusting your settings. Gamepad support is available in a beta state, with more improvements to come.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)New build 1.60.1.70755
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyWoW: Forever—What’s New and What Feels Familiar
World of Warcraft: Forever has something for explorers, dungeon groups, collectors, roleplayers, and PvP fans alike. See how its interface conveniences, class updates, and progression systems complement a distinct take on original WoW—and what to expect if you also play the modern game.
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated 3 November (reply #9)
Since the last full update to the Beta on October 15, we’ve continued to work to solve issues, refine classes, improve gameplay in all areas, and address feedback we received from Beta testers. What follows are the updates and changes that have been developed over those last 2.5 weeks. We’ve include
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated November 2 (reply #9)
Since the last full update to the Beta on October 15, we’ve continued to work to solve issues, refine classes, improve gameplay in all areas, and address feedback we received from Beta testers. What follows are the updates and changes that have been developed over those last 2.5 weeks. We’ve include
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New build 1.60.1.70753
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN
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[Mac] 8 different graphics bugs, each isolated to one setting — with repro steps for each (reply #729)
Sorry for the lack of updates as and after the beta ended. I’ve made several fixes for issues after the beta ended (including a fix this morning). If everything goes according to plan, there should still be time to get everything into the first launch build. Once I know what that build number will b
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Prepare for Forever, Try Midnight’s Talebound, and Discover Sweet Treats in WoW Weekly
From the global launch of World of Warcraft: Forever on November 4 to the eerie adventures of Midnight’s Talebound demo and November’s sweet-themed Trading Post, this week’s news is packed with helpful guides, fresh stories, new rewards, and haunting additions to your collection.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)New build 1.60.1.70707
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyOctober 2026
World of Warcraft: Forever Now Live!
Begin your first adventure or return to a new and reimagined Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Forever, now live worldwide. Adventure to level 60 across the original continents, discover new stories, and meet fellow adventurers in a permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW where community comes first and the journey matters as much as the destination.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Return to Azeroth in World of Warcraft: Forever
Welcome back to Azeroth. Whether it has been a few years, or many— familiar roads, old friends, and new adventures are waiting for you in World of Warcraft: Forever. To help you get your feet on the ground and begin your adventures in Azeroth once more, we’ve put together some information you may need to return to your hero’s journey.
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The WoW: Forever Podcast: Episode 6 - All About Tech ft. @Shobek
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Join WoW: Forever Podcast host Countdown To Classic and special guest Shobek as they talk tech with Senior Game Designer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield, Lead Software Engineer Ana Resendez, and Principal Software Engineer Frank Williams.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)October 2026
New build 1.60.1.70685
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyNew Player’s Starter Guide: Welcome to World of Warcraft: Forever
World of Warcraft: Forever invites players into a reimagined original Azeroth where exploration, community, and the journey itself take center stage. Begin at level one, shape a character of your own, and learn the essentials for finding your place in a world designed to unfold for years to come.
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Overly Restrictive Name Check and Fix Incoming - 28 October
In WoW Forever, we’ve been working on the restricted name list, which is a list the game uses to check for non-profane names that we wish to restrict, such as major Warcraft lore characters or names that are blocked for technical reasons. Today we’ve determined that we have a bug in the process that
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Overly Restrictive Name Check and Fix Incoming - October 27
In WoW Forever, we’ve been working on the restricted name list, which is a list the game uses to check for non-profane names that we wish to restrict, such as major Warcraft lore characters or names that are blocked for technical reasons. Today we’ve determined that we have a bug in the process that
Read the postNew build 1.60.1.70658
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Build historyOctober 2026

Name Reservation Issue for Oceanic Players
Attention Oceanic players connecting to Australian-based servers! Due to a bug, you must create any characters on Roleplay or Roleplay-PvP rulesets before creating characters on Normal or PvP rulesets. If you first create a character on the Normal or PvP ruleset, the Roleplay and Roleplay-PvP rulese
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Namensreservierung für WoW: Forever verzögert
Hallo allerseits, die Namensreservierung für WoW: Forever verzögert sich leider immer noch. Die Techniker arbeiten auf Hochtouren an einer Lösung. Es gibt ein Problem, dass bei Vorbestellern der „Spielen“-Button ausgegraut ist, wenn der Battle.net Launcher nicht auf EU eingestellt ist. Die Lösung da
Read the postYour Next Adventure in WoW: Forever Starts in the WoW Portal Room
Whether you’re new to Azeroth, returning after a break, or have made World of Warcraft part of your life for years, the WoW Portal Room is a welcoming Discord server where you can meet fellow adventurers and find your next community.
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated 26 October (reply #8)
We’ve updated the previous post in this thread with some additions that were intended to be listed. Additional updates to Racial Abilities and Talents include: Orc Blood Fury’s cooldown reduced to 2 minutes (was 3 minutes). Troll Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Undead T
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 26 (reply #8)
We’ve updated the previous post in this thread with some additions that were intended to be listed. Additional updates to Racial Abilities and Talents include: Orc Blood Fury’s cooldown reduced to 2 minutes (was 3 minutes). Troll Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Undead T
Read the postNew build 1.60.1.70634
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyNew build 1.60.1.70630
Product wowf, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN, EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyOctober 2026

WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated 26 October (reply #7)
As we approach the launch of WoW Forever, we’ve been reflecting on feedback we’ve heard on racial abilities and passive traits: Some players have expressed that some of the new racial traits feel too generic, while others have raised concerns that some are objectively stronger than others. In taking
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 26 (reply #7)
As we approach the launch of WoW Forever, we’ve been reflecting on feedback we’ve heard on racial abilities and passive traits: Some players have expressed that some of the new racial traits feel too generic, while others have raised concerns that some are objectively stronger than others. In taking
Read the postNow Live! Get Your Ticket to the WoW: Forever Poster Signing at the Irvine Improv
Meet developers behind the game, connect with fellow adventurers, and celebrate the upcoming release of WoW: Forever on November 4, 2026.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Watch the WoW: Forever Short Story, “Unbowed”
Can a Forsaken still serve the Light? Join the fallen crusader, Cormack, for a special fireside telling of our newest short story, “Unbowed”.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)October 2026

Thank You For Testing the WoW Forever Beta
The WoW Forever Beta is now closed, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us over the last five weeks of playtesting, data gathering, bug reporting, and feedback. We’re now quickly moving into a period of a few short days where we will do some focused work on priority issues and the g
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Thank You For Testing the WoW Forever Beta
The WoW Forever Beta is now closed, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us over the last five weeks of playtesting, data gathering, bug reporting, and feedback. We’re now quickly moving into a period of a few short days where we will do some focused work on priority issues and the g
Read the postDive Into WoW: Forever, the Gods of Zul’Aman, Hallow’s End, and More in WoW Weekly
From the latest news in World of Warcraft: Forever to the launch of the Gods of Zul'Aman content update in Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary, this week's news is packed with fresh insights, eerie in-game events, new rewards, and adventures to explore across Azeroth.
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Thank You For Testing the WoW Forever Beta
The WoW Forever Beta is now closed, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us over the last five weeks of playtesting, data gathering, bug reporting, and feedback. We’re now quickly moving into a period of a few short days where we will do some focused work on priority issues and the g
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Thank You For Testing the WoW Forever Beta
The WoW Forever Beta is now closed, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us over the last five weeks of playtesting, data gathering, bug reporting, and feedback. We’re now quickly moving into a period of a few short days where we will do some focused work on priority issues and the g
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Beta Realm Restart Today At 23:00 CEST
In about 40 minutes, at 23:00 CEST, we will quickly restart the WoW Forever Beta. Players who are currently in game will receive messages from our server team warning them of the restart, beginning 15 minutes before the Beta goes offline. See you on the other side!
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Beta Realm Restart Today At 2:00 p.m. PDT
In about 40 minutes, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (4:00 p.m. CDT, 5:00 p.m. EDT), we will quickly restart the WoW Forever Beta. Players who are currently in game will receive messages from our server team warning them of the restart, beginning 15 minutes before the Beta goes offline. See you on the other side!
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The WoW Forever Beta Celebration is Underway
The WoW Forever Beta will end 24 hours from now, at 19:00 CEST on Friday, October 23, and until that fateful moment, we’re celebrating the joy and wonder of WoW Forever with 24 hours of shenanigans and upheaval in Zephras Isle, Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Tirisfal Glades, and Mul
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The WoW Forever Beta Celebration is Underway
The WoW Forever Beta will end 24 hours from now, at 10:00 a.m. PDT on Friday, October 23, and until that fateful moment, we’re celebrating the joy and wonder of WoW Forever with 24 hours of shenanigans and upheaval in Zephras Isle, Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar, Tirisfal Glades, and
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The WoW: Forever Podcast: Episode 5 - End of Beta Special
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Join WoW: Forever Podcast host Countdown To Classic and special guest Meeix as they sit down with Senior Game Designer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield, Associate Production Director Clay Stone, Lead Software Engineer Ana Resendez, and Lead Encounter Designer Michael Nuthals for a special episode.
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The Roleplay-PvP Ruleset is Coming to WoW Forever
Greetings, In a recent episode of the WoW Forever Podcast we discussed some of our concerns with adding a Roleplay-PVP ruleset in WoW Forever, but we also mentioned that we were still discussing the topic internally and watching player feedback. Over the last few days, we’ve carefully examined what
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Forever Beta Will Return Shortly
Good evening folks, We hit a small snag while turning the WoW Forever Beta back online. We’re working right now to get it back. In the meantime, you can speed this up by fully exiting the Battle.net Desktop App to force the update to happen manually. Thanks!
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Testing WoW Forever Today - 21 October (reply #131)
Valestrion: Roleplay ruleset is still down. The Roleplay ruleset will be unavailable for the duration of this Stress Test.
Read the postGather Around the Campfire in World of Warcraft: Forever
The Camping system in World of Warcraft: Forever lets players create shared campsites where they can rest, craft, and gain useful benefits from profession-made features. Beginning with the Cooking profession’s Basic Campfire, the system gives adventurers new reasons to prepare together and connect while traveling through Azeroth.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)New build 1.60.1.70532
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Testing WoW Forever Today - 21 October
The WoW Forever Beta is going offline in a few minutes. In this region, the Stress Test will begin soon thereafter, at 19:00 CEST. To prepare for that, go to your Battle.net App and look for Stress Test under the Game Version selector on the WoW Forever playscreen. It should look like this: image959
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Testing WoW Forever Today - October 21
The WoW Forever Beta is going offline in a few minutes. In this region, the Stress Test will begin at 2:00 p.m. PDT. To prepare for that, go to your Battle.net App and look for Stress Test under the Game Version selector on the WoW Forever playscreen. It should look like this: image959×389 52 KB
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[Mac] 8 different graphics bugs, each isolated to one setting — with repro steps for each (reply #682)
There’ve been some technical difficulties with getting a build with the next round of fixes out. At this point, it’s unfortunately not going to be deployed until Thursday, after the server slam test is over. I’m hopeful this next round of fixes will address the color/tint issues.
Read the postNew build 3.80.2.70522
Product wow_classic_titan, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN
Build historyOctober 2026
Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names
Get ready to make your mark in Azeroth! World of Warcraft: Forever Early Name reservations will be available from October 27 through November 3, offering an early opportunity to reserve names for up to three characters.
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Heads Up -- WoW Forever Stress Test on 21 October
Tomorrow, October 21, we will take the WoW Forever Beta offline and we will then open WoW Forever on its proper regional hardware. Date Timezone Stress Test Start Time End Time October 21 CEST 19:00 03:00 October 21 BST/IST 18:00 02:00 October 21 EDT 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. October 21 CDT 4:00 p.m. 8:00
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Heads Up -- WoW Forever Stress Test on October 21
Tomorrow, October 21, we will take the WoW Forever Beta offline and we will then open WoW Forever on its proper regional hardware. Date Timezone Stress Test Start Time End Time October 21 CEST 19:00 03:00 October 21 BST/IST 18:00 02:00 October 21 EDT 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. October 21 CDT 4:00 p.m. 8:00
Read the postWorld of Warcraft: Forever Raid Overview—Locations, Raid Sizes, and Attunement
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit, and Onyxia’s Lair unlock in World of Warcraft: Forever on December 9. Learn where to find each level 60 raid, how many players you’ll need, and how to earn the Drakefire Amulet required to enter Onyxia’s Lair.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Did you know the search box can do all this?
The search at the top of RestedRealm knows player shorthand, NPC titles, IDs and every launch raid, and it takes you to the thing itself. A short tour, with things to try.
Read the storyExplore the New Dungeons of World of Warcraft: Forever
Explore nine new World of Warcraft: Forever dungeons across the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor, with level ranges from 13 to 60. Venture beneath familiar cities, beyond sealed gates, and into long-unexplored corners of Azeroth.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)October 2026
October 2026
New build 3.80.2.70372
Product wow_classic_titan, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN
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[Mac] 8 different graphics bugs, each isolated to one setting — with repro steps for each (reply #658)
Build 70450 that just went out has a test that I suspect will not fix the tint/color issues, but confirming that the issue is not fixed in this build is important data to get. It’ll help narrow down where the source of the errors is a lot. If people could make sure they’re updated to that build and
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WoW Forever Stress Test 19 October (reply #19)
Please note that we will do the Stress Test on October 21, not two days earlier as previously stated. Thank you!
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WoW Forever Stress Test October 21 (reply #39)
Please note that we will do the Stress Test on October 21, not two days earlier as previously stated. Thank you!
Read the postNew build 1.60.1.70450
Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
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Datamined in the Latest Beta Build
A number of art assets were recently datamined in the latest Beta build of WoW Forever. While we appreciate the feedback and discussion online, please be advised that these assets are not intended for this version of World of Warcraft.
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Druid cat form quest (reply #3)
We sent a hotfix to the Beta a few minutes ago that fixed the bug preventing druids from looting the relics necessary to acquire Cat Form. Thank you for the bug reports.
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Druid cat form quest (reply #56)
We sent a hotfix to the Beta a few minutes ago that fixed the bug preventing druids from looting the relics necessary to acquire Cat Form. Thank you for the bug reports.
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[Forever Beta 1.60.1.70425] Client imposes 60 FPS “thermal” cap at 32°C — NVIDIA API_TRIGGERED status (reply #16)
I see the issue, we’ll get a fix into a beta build soon
Read the postWoW Weekly Highlights Midnight 12.1.5, Worldcore, WoW: Forever, and More
From new challenges in Midnight and a glimpse of what’s ahead in Echoes of the Worldcore to a deep dive into Paladins and the latest WoW: Forever Podcast, this week's news is packed with fresh insights, new rewards, and adventures to explore across Azeroth.
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Beta Realm Maintenance - October 15 (reply #1169)
Realms are back up from maintenance, thanks for being patient while we got this build out the door. If you’re not on client 70425, make sure you exit the game and update via the bnet app.
Read the postNew build 1.60.1.70425
Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated 15 October (reply #6)
We’ve updating the WoW Forever Beta with a new build that includes the following. CHANGE LOG Bug Fixes Resolved an issue with extra bright fog at lower shadow settings. Fixed an issue allowing Horde players to gain Kirin Tor reputation. Creatures will now properly regenerate health when out of comba
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WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15 (reply #6)
We’ve updating the WoW Forever Beta with a new build that includes the following. CHANGE LOG Bug Fixes Resolved an issue with extra bright fog at lower shadow settings. Fixed an issue allowing Horde players to gain Kirin Tor reputation. Creatures will now properly regenerate health when out of comba
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Test de charge de WoW Forever – 19 octobre
Rejoignez-nous le 19 octobre pour le test de charge de WoW Forever. Ce jour-là, nous fermerons d’abord les serveurs de la bêta de WoW Forever, avant de lancer le jeu sur les serveurs régionaux qui l’hébergeront lors de sa sortie officielle. Le test de charge débutera le 19 octobre à 19 h (CEST) pour
Read the post[Updated Oct 16] Join the World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test
The gates are opening for the World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test. For a limited time on October 21, all interested players can sign into World of Warcraft: Forever and help us put the servers through their paces. Anyone can take part and no subscription, Game Time, invitation, or beta access is required.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Unlock a Year of World of Warcraft® and Get Bonus Treasures
Claim a 12-Month Subscription or 365-Days Game Time and get bonus in-game cosmetic items, including several for use in World of Warcraft: Forever!
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Paladin
Stand as a champion of the Light in this World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dive. Discover how Paladin updates strengthen the class’s distinctive Seals and Judgements while expanding options for Holy healing and spell damage, Protection tanking, and Retribution damage.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Explore PvP in Episode 4 of the WoW: Forever Podcast
Join WoW: Forever Podcast host Countdown To Classic and special guests Savix and Tips Out as they sit down with Senior Game Designer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield and Lead Designer Tim Jones as they dive into Player-vs-Player (PvP) in World of Warcraft: Forever.
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New build 1.60.1.70334
Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyBattlegrounds, Builds, and Beyond in This Week's WoW Weekly
From class deep dives and PvP updates to a brand-new battleground and the latest WoW: Forever Podcast, this week's news is packed with fresh insights, new rewards, and adventures to discover across Azeroth.
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New build 1.60.1.70291
Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyCheck Out Episode 3 of the WoW: Forever Podcast
Join WoW: Forever Podcast host Countdown To Classic and special guest Hammerdance as they sit down with Senior Game Designers Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield, Jay Hartman, and Rowan Ryder as they dive into dungeon leveling, questing, and more.
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World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock
Masters of subtlety and destructive power take center stage in this World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dive. Explore how updates to Rogues and Warlocks build on the defining tools, tactics, and playstyles of each class.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman
Our World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dive series continues with developer insights into Mages and Shaman. Learn how Mage updates expand Arcane, Fire, and Frost magic with new hybrid possibilities like Frostfire Bolt, and how Shaman changes make totems easier to manage, weapon imbues longer lasting, and Elemental Combat, Enhancement, and Restoration builds more versatile.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)World of Warcraft: Forever- The Future of Skyborne Visual Updates
Get insights from the World of Warcraft development team on refining the Skyborne visual style, revisiting High-Definition Druid forms, and expanding player choice with Standard-Definition character models.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)Battle for the Darkspear Islands in World of Warcraft: Forever
Stake your claim in the Darkspear Islands, a new 15v15 battleground in World of Warcraft: Forever where teams fight to control strategic points, capture the flag, and earn reputation rewards with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
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Product wow_classic_titan, not yet confirmed as Forever · CN
Build historyHow PvP Progression in World of Warcraft: Forever Works
World of Warcraft: Forever reimagines PvP (Player vs. Player) progression with an approachable system built around Honor, Rank Points, seasonal goals, and familiar original ranks. Players can earn rewards through battlegrounds, PvP quests, weekly journey tasks, and gear upgrades while working toward iconic titles such as High Warlord and Grand Marshal.
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The Wardrobe is open: dress, pose and share a Forever character
Version 0.1 of our 3D dressing room: every race, thousands of items, up to five characters on one stage, pictures and video for your own content.
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WoW: Forever Classes Take Center Stage in This Week’s Wow Weekly
A new week brings even more to discover across World of Warcraft. Explore the latest WoW: Forever class spotlights featuring the Hunter, Druid, Priest, and Warrior, and tune in for episode 2 of the WoW: Forever Podcast. Then, see what’s on the horizon for Midnight with the 12.1.5 content update. Discover it all in this week’s WoW Weekly.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)October 2026
New build 1.60.1.70170
Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
Build historyWatch Now! WoW: Forever Podcast Ep.2, Speedrunning Classes
Join Host Countdown To Classic, Senior Game Designer Josh “Aggrend” Greenfield, Principal Game Designer Kris Zierhut, and Senior Game Designer Aidan Moon, with special guest and content creator Sodapoppin.
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The Forever beta opens the road to level 30
Blizzard is taking the beta offline on 1 October and bringing it back with a new build and a level cap of 30. Here is what is confirmed, and what the last build already changed.
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World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior
Priests and Warriors are next in our World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dives, with updates that build on the roles, rhythms, and class-defining tools players know. This look covers new and adjusted baseline abilities, refreshed racial Priest spells, Rage and stance updates for Warriors, and talent changes across Discipline, Holy, Shadow, Arms, Fury, and Protection.
Read on Blizzard News (opens in a new tab)World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid
Answer the call of the wild and take on nature’s many forms in World of Warcraft: Forever. We’re sharing Development Team insights on Hunter and Druid, including how these classes are evolving through talent updates, class-defining abilities, and new ways to play.
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Product wow_classic_beta (Forever beta) · EU, KR, TW, US
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World of Warcraft®: Forever Escape Together Comes to Toronto
The Horde and the Alliance are pushing their rivalry to the test, and you're invited to watch—and even take part in the adventure!
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World of Warcraft: Forever Headlines a Packed WoW Weekly
Get to know World of Warcraft: Forever through our latest articles on choosing your ruleset, naming your character, class and race combinations, the new Skyborne race, and the Legacy System, then watch episode 1 of the World of Warcraft: Forever Podcast. You can also look ahead to October’s Trading Post and catch up on the Brewfest in-game holiday, what’s happening in the WoW Portal Room, and more in WoW Weekly.
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Beyond the roads you remember
A closer look at the new landscapes of Forever.
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Your next adventure starts with a legacy
A first look at account-wide progress and the paths ahead.
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A familiar world. A new beginning.
Everything we know about World of Warcraft: Forever, gathered in one place.
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World of Warcraft: Forever What's Next Panel Recap
The first raids unlock on 9 December; Hardcore follows later this winter.
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Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever
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Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth
Beta from 17 September, early name reservation and the Skyborne packs.
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