Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft: Forever classic mode ahead of November launch

Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft: Forever classic mode ahead of November launch

Blizzard Entertainment unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim, describing it as a classic-era experience with new content, a level-60 cap and a legacy system for horizontal progression. The company first announced the mode on 17 September, revealing a beta that began that day and a launch scheduled for 4 November.

The announcement highlighted new zones, quests, dungeons, raids and a playable Skyborne elven race, and confirmed the level-60 cap. Lead designer Tim Jones and software engineer Nora Mills later detailed visual upgrades and pricing, while game director Ion Hazzikostas explained that Forever will sit alongside Classic and Retail, expanding the storyline and community options.

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Սեպտեմբեր 22, 2026
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I spoke to the 'World of Warcraft: Forever' team about balance, competing with Retail, adding "classic"-style Player Housing, and more
I spoke to the 'World of Warcraft: Forever' team about balance, competing with Retail, adding "classic"-style Player Housing, and more

Windows Central • 22 Սեպ 11:00

Blizzard unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon 2026, describing it as a classic-era experience with new content, a level-60 cap, and a legacy system aimed at horizontal progression.

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Սեպտեմբեր 18, 2026
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We spoke to World of Warcraft's Ion Hazzikostas on Forever vs. Retail, Horde vs. Alliance, and more - "All versions of WoW should have that."
We spoke to World of Warcraft's Ion Hazzikostas on Forever vs. Retail, Horde vs. Alliance, and more - "All versions of WoW should have that."

Windows Central • 18 Սեպ 10:00

At BlizzCon 2026 Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new game mode that will sit alongside Classic and Retail, and game director Ion Hazzikostas discussed its design, community impact, and future storyline direction.

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Սեպտեմբեր 16, 2026
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World Of Warcraft
World Of Warcraft

Game Informer • 16 Սեպ 23:42

Lead designer Tim Jones and software engineer Nora Mills detailed upcoming content, visual upgrades, and pricing for the classic MMO's next phase at BlizzCon.

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'World of Warcraft Forever' is Blizzard's take on Classic+, revamping vanilla Azeroth in new ways for perpetual expansion
'World of Warcraft Forever' is Blizzard's take on Classic+, revamping vanilla Azeroth in new ways for perpetual expansion

Windows Central • 12 Սեպ 18:56

Blizzard announced World of Warcraft Forever, a new Classic+ mode that will add zones, raids, a new race and ongoing level-60 content, launching in six weeks.

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Blizzard Announces World Of Warcraft: Forever
Blizzard Announces World Of Warcraft: Forever

Game Informer • 12 Սեպ 18:34

Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Forever, an updated version of the original game featuring new zones, quests, dungeons, raids and a playable Skyborne elven race, with a beta starting September 17 and launch planned for November 4.

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