World of Warcraft: Forever Development Roadmap

World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST, with beta beginning September 17. New raids unlock on December 9, followed by more raids, dungeons, PvP updates, world content, additional quests throughout the level 1-60 journey, Hardcore, a revamped iconic raid.

Four core pillars guide the experience: approachable and familiar, the world as the main character, the journey before the destination, and protecting and nurturing the social experiences that make Azeroth feel alive. Classic mechanics remain foundational, with no flying mounts, no level scaling, and a continued focus on challenge, preparation, communication, and cooperation.

The Barrow Deeps is planned as a maximum-level 10-player challenge, while Hyjal Summit will bring 20-player raid encounters to one of Warcraft’s most important locations. For PvP, the Darkspear Islands will introduce a 15 vs 15 Battleground off the coast of Kalimdor, combining strategic control points with Arathi Basin-style flag captures and defense.

Development Roadmap Timeline