New zones
Riverglades (33–54) · Mount Hyjal (55–60) · Shen'dralas · Zephras Isle (1–14)
The original Azeroth, retold: new zones, dungeons and raids, a new race, 51-point talent trees – and all of it up to level 60.
Nov 4, 2026 Windows · macOS Level 60
Countdown to launch
Worldwide at the same moment: November 4, 3 p.m. Pacific time (11 p.m. UTC).
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What is WoW Forever?
World of Warcraft: Forever is a separate version of WoW set during the game’s first year. Rather than recreating the original like Classic, Forever expands the old Azeroth: new zones such as Hyjal and Zephras Isle, new dungeons and raids, the Skyborne race and new race and class combinations such as Forsaken paladins and dwarf shamans.
The level cap stays at 60. Progression comes from talent trees, runes, gear and new content instead of expansions. Forever runs alongside modern WoW and Classic and is included with a WoW subscription.
- Launch
- November 4, 2026 · 3 p.m. PST
- Beta
- since Sep 17, 2026
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Access
- WoW subscription or game time
- Level cap
- 60
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment
New in Forever
All new content →Dungeons, raids & battlegrounds
The Searing Basin · Demon Fall Canyon (60) · Karazhan Crypts (60) · Naxxramas · City of Dalaran (28–35) · Excavation Site: Wetlands (26–33) · Ruins of Lordaeron (15–22) · The Hall of Thanes (13–20) · The Tainted Scar (60) · Storm Cliffs (60) · The Crystal Vale (60) · Nightmare Grove (60) · Scarlet Enclave (60) · Darkspear Islands (30–60)
The Skyborne
Two new races: the High Order for the Alliance, descendants of the Highborne of Eldre’Thalas, and the Windshapers for the Horde – both with their own racials: High Order Skyborne · Windshaper Skyborne
51-point talent trees
Every class has three trees as before, but reworked: 264 talents work differently than in Classic, 140 are brand new. Browse the talent trees → · Open the talent planner →
Classes
Classes and races →
Races
Alliance
Leveling: zones by level
Every zone from level 1 to 60 with its level range – blue for Alliance, red for Horde, gold for contested zones.
Dun Morogh
1–14
Durotar
1–14
Elwynn Forest
1–14
Mulgore
1–14
Teldrassil
1–14
Tirisfal Glades
1–14
Zephras Isle New
1–14
Darkshore
8–24
Loch Modan
8–24
Silverpine Forest
8–24
Westfall
8–24
The Barrens
8–30
Redridge Mountains
13–30
Stonetalon Mountains
13–32
Ashenvale
18–34
Duskwood
18–34
Hillsbrad Foothills
18–34
Wetlands
18–34
Thousand Needles
23–40
Alterac Mountains
28–44
Arathi Highlands
28–44
Desolace
28–44
Stranglethorn Vale
28–50
Badlands
33–50
Dustwallow Marsh
33–50
Swamp of Sorrows
33–50
Riverglades New
33–54
Feralas
38–54
Tanaris
38–54
The Hinterlands
38–54
Azshara
43–60
Blasted Lands
43–60
Searing Gorge
43–60
Un'Goro Crater
45–60
Felwood
46–60
Burning Steppes
48–60
Western Plaguelands
48–60
Silithus
53–60
Eastern Plaguelands
53–63
Winterspring
53–63
Mount Hyjal New
55–60
Ratings instead of percentages
Gear in Forever gives ratings instead of flat percentages. This much rating equals 1 % – the same at every level:
Database
Open the database →17.533 items and 8.669 spells with values as in the game tooltip; for 943 items we show what changed compared to Classic.
Classes
Nine classes, ten races
19
Talents
Three trees per class
Items
Weapons, armor, consumables
17.533
Spells
Abilities with every rank
8.669
Sets
Pieces and set bonuses
536
Professions
Recipes by skill
12
Enchants
For weapons and armor
215
Dungeons & Raids
Levels, bosses, group size
43
Zones
Maps, flight paths, vendors
54
Achievements
By category
328
Mounts
Horses, wolves, raptors …
138
Pets
Small companions
114
Toys
Toys
12
Titles
Character titles
40
Reputation
Factions and reputation
74
World events
Holidays through the year
18
New in Forever
Zones, instances, race, talents
Differences from Classic
Talents, stats, items
Leveling
Zones by level, XP
Ratings
Rating to percent
Consumables
Flasks, elixirs, food
Raid buffs
What each class brings
Questions & answers
When does WoW Forever launch?
World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4, 2026 at 3 p.m. Pacific time, worldwide at the same moment. The beta has been running since September 17, 2026.
Does WoW Forever cost extra?
No, Forever is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or game time. Blizzard also sells optional upgrade packs with additional content and cosmetic items.
What is the difference between WoW Forever and Classic?
Classic recreates the original WoW, Forever expands it: 4 new zones, 14 new dungeons, raids and battlegrounds, the Skyborne race, new race and class combinations and reworked talent trees (264 talents changed, 140 new). On top of that, 943 items carry different stats, and hit, crit and haste come as ratings instead of percentages.
What is the level cap in WoW Forever?
The level cap stays at 60. Progression comes from talents, runes, gear and new content instead of expansions with higher levels.
Which classes and races are there?
The nine classes Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock and Druid and ten races – the eight familiar ones plus the new Skyborne, the High Order for the Alliance and the Windshapers for the Horde.
Which platforms does WoW Forever run on?
Windows and macOS, through the Battle.net app like the rest of World of Warcraft.
21 days until Azeroth is forever.
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