The highly anticipated World of Warcraft: Forever has been unveiled by Blizzard as a new addition to the World of Warcraft franchise. Known informally as “Classic+”, the release ends speculation about a mysterious “wow 2” tag seen by dataminers.
Beta Access and Global Launch
World of Warcraft: Forever will officially launch worldwide on 4th November, following an announcement at BlizzCon’s opening ceremony. For eager fans, beta access becomes available as soon as this Thursday, 17th September, specifically for those who have pre-purchased one of the game’s upgrade packs.
Game Details and Design Insights
A panel at BlizzCon, featuring senior game director Ion Hazzikostas among other key members of the development team, provided further insight into the new regions and game mechanics of WoW: Forever. Positioned between key points in WoW lore, the game invites players to explore the original continents with a level cap of 60. It introduces three new zones, over 1,000 quests, nine new dungeons, and two new raids designed for both 10 and 20-player groups. Additionally, players can anticipate a new playable race, the Skyborne.
Subscription and Upgrade Options
In a move appreciated by the loyal community, no additional purchase is necessary to access WoW: Forever, which is covered by an existing WoW subscription. However, there are optional upgrade packs for purchase. The Skyborne Heroic Pack offers early access to the Skyborne race and a starting zone, while the Skyborne Epic Pack includes beta access, a month of Game Time, and extra cosmetics.
BlizzCon 2026 Announcements
BlizzCon 2026’s opening ceremony was filled with significant announcements besides World of Warcraft: Forever. The gaming giant also introduced Diablo 5 and revealed a new open-world StarCraft shooter, marking a thrilling chapter for Blizzard’s future line-up.
Reporting based on coverage first published by eurogamer.net.