New zones, dungeons and raids
Explore Dalaran, the Ruins of Lordaeron and more new dungeons. Barrow Deeps for 10 players, Hyjal Summit for 20 and Onyxia for 40 are announced for December 9.
Open the world map
REDISCOVER AZEROTH
WoW Forever
Return to Azeroth and level to 60. WoW Forever brings revised classes, new zones and account progression. Start here to get your bearings and find a class you want to play.
- Release
- November 4, 20263:00 p.m. PST · 11:00 p.m. UTC
- Access
- WoW subscription or Game TimeOptional upgrades sold separately
- Level cap
- 60Leveling, professions and new adventures
- Classes
- 9Familiar classes with reworked talents
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER
What is WoW Forever?
World of Warcraft: Forever is Blizzard's permanent reimagining of the original Azeroth. Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms remain its foundation, with new stories, zones and systems expanding the journey.
You start a new character and progress to level 60. Forever exists alongside modern WoW and WoW Classic as a separate game version, with ongoing content planned.
- New areas, including Riverglades and Mount Hyjal, expand the familiar world.
- Nine new five-player dungeons span levels 13–60.
- New race-and-class combinations give you more character choices.
What's changing in Azeroth?
The journey still matters. New adventures add goals while leveling and after you reach 60.
More ways to play your class
All nine classes are being reworked. New combinations include undead paladins and dwarf shamans. Compare playstyles and plan your talents before your first level.
Compare classes
Legacy across your account
Challenges involving leveling, exploration and professions build your Legacy. Earn progress across characters, then choose each character's benefits separately.
Explore Legacy
Make camp together
Professions provide features for shared campsites, from tents to mana wells. Camping gives preparation, supplies and a short rest a place in your journey.
Explore campsitesWhich class suits you?
Melee, ranged damage, healing or tanking: find your playstyle, then explore class information and talent trees.
Get ready in three steps
Make the important choices before launch so you and your group can start together.
Agree on a ruleset and faction
Normal, PvP, RP and RP-PvP are available at launch. Groups and guilds require the same faction and ruleset. Hardcore is coming later.
Read Blizzard's ruleset guideChoose your class and race
Check the available combinations and your role in a group. Skyborne start on Zephras and choose Horde or Alliance at character creation; a qualifying upgrade is required.
Explore the classesPlan your talents and first route
Save a build and find useful quest guides. Your first login offers Classic or Enhanced presentation presets; you can change the individual options later.
Open the talent calculator
Release, installation and access
WoW Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST / 11:00 p.m. UTC. In Central Europe, that is November 5 at midnight CET. Select World of Warcraft: Forever in the Battle.net app to install the game.
Base access is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time. Optional upgrades are separate. Playing a Skyborne and their Zephras starting story requires the Skyborne Heroic Pack or higher.
WoW Forever and WoW Classic Era
Both return to the original Azeroth, with different aims.
| Area | WoW Forever | WoW Classic Era |
|---|---|---|
| World | Familiar continents with new zones and stories | The original classic world |
| Classes | Reworked classes and additional combinations | Classic class and race combinations |
| Progression | Level 60 plus account-wide Legacy | Classic character progression to level 60 |
| Content | New dungeons, raids and ongoing additions | The preserved classic content set |
Plan your adventure
WoW Forever FAQ
When does WoW Forever launch?
November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST / 11:00 p.m. UTC. In Central Europe, the simultaneous release falls on November 5 at midnight CET.
Is WoW Forever included in the subscription?
Yes, base access is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time. Skyborne and their Zephras starting story require an optional Heroic upgrade or higher.
Is WoW Forever a limited-time season?
No. Blizzard presents Forever as a permanent game version alongside modern WoW and Classic, with ongoing content.
What are the classes and level cap?
The level cap is 60. Choose warrior, paladin, hunter, rogue, priest, shaman, mage, warlock or druid.
Which ruleset should I choose?
Choose Normal if you do not want the PvP ruleset's open-world combat, PvP if you do, or RP and RP-PvP for roleplaying. Coordinate with friends: grouped play requires matching factions and rulesets.
Are Classic and Enhanced separate game versions?
No. They are presets for graphics, interface and convenience features within Forever. You can adjust the individual settings later.