Forever FAQ

Patch 1.60Updated Nov 5, 20262 min read

Buying and access

Do I need to buy Forever? No. It is included with any active World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. The optional packs (Skyborne Heroic, Skyborne Epic, Warcraft Forever Collection) add the Skyborne race, cosmetics and beta-era extras.

Which pack unlocks the Skyborne? The Skyborne race is part of the paid packs. Without a pack you can play the original races only.

When did it launch? November 4, 2026, worldwide.

Does it work on Mac? The Battle.net client offers the same platforms as other WoW versions. Check the Battle.net app on your machine.

The game

What is the level cap? 60, permanently. Progression after 60 is horizontal: new zones, dungeons, raids and Legacy challenges rather than higher levels.

Is it the same as WoW Classic? No. Same 2004 world as the base, but with new zones (Riverglades, Shen’dralas, Mount Hyjal, the Skyborne island), nine new dungeons, new raids, reworked classes, the Legacy system, dual spec and quality-of-life interface options. See What is Forever.

Are there realms? No. You choose a ruleset: Normal, PvP, RP or RP-PvP, with Hardcore planned for winter.

Can I group with friends on another ruleset or faction? No.

Is there a dungeon finder? No. See finding a group.

When do raids open? December 9, 2026: Barrow Deeps (10 players), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia’s Lair (40, requires an attunement per character).

Is there flying? No.

Characters

When do talents start? Level 10. The trees keep the familiar layout with an added notable talent at 16 points.

Is there dual spec? Yes, from level 40. Blizzard said the level might still be adjusted.

Where do I reset talents? At a class trainer in a major city, for gold.

What is Legacy? An account-wide progression system. Challenges award Legacy Points, each character spends up to 16 of them in three perk trees, and the total unlocks a cosmetic reward track. See the Legacy section.

Can I transfer a character from Classic? No. Forever characters start fresh.

Addons

Do Classic addons work? Only versions built for Forever. Check that the addon has a Forever version before installing; the addon catalog lists the status of popular addons.

WeakAuras? Not supported officially. The community port Musca Auras covers the same need. See the Addons section.

Hardcore

When? Winter 2026/27, after the first raids. No date yet.

Will Legacy work there? Blizzard said the Legacy point pool is separate for Hardcore.

This FAQ is updated as Blizzard publishes details.

Keep going

Leveling routesStep by step from 1 to 60 for both factions, with quest hubs on the map.Class guidesLeveling and level 60 builds for all nine classes.Experience bonusesFood, sleeping bag, tent and rest: everything that levels you faster.Interactive mapQuest givers, vendors, trainers, flight masters, herbs, ore and rares in every zone.