Blizzard announced WOW Forever!

Blizzard has announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new take on original Azeroth that will exist alongside modern WoW and WoW Classic. Players will return to the original continents and level to 60, with an emphasis on exploration, community, and the adventure of leveling. Blizzard describes Forever as a permanent home for players seeking familiar surroundings with new discoveries. Official announcement.

WoW Forever will expand that world with new regions, dungeons, raids, and stories, giving longtime players fresh reasons to explore Azeroth. Blizzard also revealed the playable Skyborne race and its Zephras Isle starting experience, offered through optional upgrade packs. The direction gives fans of the original game a glimpse of how its world could grow beyond the adventures they already know.

World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4, 2026, with access included in an existing WoW subscription or game time. Optional paid editions offer additional benefits, including beta access beginning September 17. For players who have been waiting for new adventures rooted in classic Azeroth, Forever is shaping up to be a release worth watching. Launch and edition details.