Library
Summaries of official announcements and gameplay notes, browsable by category or full-text search. Each links to the original.
30 October WoW Weekly: Launch Preparation and Player Guides
The latest roundup links launch times, player guides and the technology podcast.
New Player Guide: Installation, Presets and Rulesets
Choose your starting settings and agree on a ruleset and faction with friends.
Return to Azeroth: A Returning Player Guide
Review the world, character options and systems before returning to Azeroth.
Forever Podcast: All About Tech
Countdown To Classic and Shobek discuss Forever’s technology with the team.
WoW Portal Room: Find Your Community
Meet players and community ambassadors before your next adventure.
26 October Racial Updates: Launch Tuning and Addendum
Official changes to seven races, including the October 27 clarifications.
Unbowed: A Forsaken Confronts His Faith
Cormack revisits his Scarlet Crusade past after returning as a Forsaken.
23 October WoW Weekly: Name Reservation, Camping and Dungeons
The European roundup collects the Beta podcast and preparation guides for Forever.
Beta Closed: Name Reservation and Launch Preparation
The EU Beta has ended. Name reservation opened 27 October at 18:00 CET.
First Raids: 10, 20 and 40 Players, Plus Attunement
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia’s Lair open 9 December for level 60 players.
Stress Test Schedule and Europe Beta Closing Time
The 21–22 October Stress Test and EU Beta have ended. Name reservation is a separate event.
16 October WoW Weekly: Paladins, PvP and the Forever Soundtrack
This week’s Forever coverage brings together the final class deep dive, the PvP podcast and music from three zones.
Datamined Art Assets Are Not Planned for Forever
Blizzard clarifies that recently discovered art assets are not intended for this version of World of Warcraft.
Paladin: Seals, Judgements and Three Revised Talent Trees
The final class deep dive covers Holy Strike, Seal of Fury, healing options and a more forgiving form of Seal Twisting.
15 October Beta Update: Racial Abilities and Talent Reworks
Racial abilities and several talent trees change, raid buffs expand, and Paladin Salvation and Reckoning receive updates.
Europe: Launch Times, Beta Access and Name Reservation
European launch times, beta eligibility, reservation dates and the language settings to agree on with your group.
October 9 WoW Weekly: Podcast Episode 3 and the Week’s Forever Articles
The official weekly roundup features the dungeon-focused podcast episode 3 and links this week’s Forever class, PvP and Skyborne articles.
8 October Beta Update: Dalaran, Dungeon XP and Rage
The City of Dalaran dungeon opens for testing, dungeon experience rises, and Rage from damage taken is corrected.
Mage and Shaman: Official Class Deep Dives
Frostfire Bolt and cross-school Mage builds; faster, longer-lasting Shaman totems with preset Call spells.
Rogue and Warlock: Official Class Deep Dives
Rogue poisons, Sap and axes; Warlock Banes, stat-scaling pets and three reworked talent trees.
Skyborne Visuals: Revised HD Druid Forms and SD Models in Early 2027
Blizzard is refining HD Skyborne Druid forms and developing Standard Definition Skyborne characters.
Darkspear Islands: A New 15v15 Battleground
Capture points and a central flag off Dustwallow Marsh for levels 30–60, with reputation rewards for each faction.
PvP Progression: Honor, Rank Points and Seasons
Honor buys gear, weekly-capped Rank Points unlock rewards, and seasonal tasks include three Legacy points.
October 2 Wow Weekly: Class Design Podcast Episode 2
The official weekly roundup highlights four classes and the second class-design podcast.
Hunter and Druid: Official Class Deep Dives
Official notes on Hunter pets and traps, Druid shapeshifting, and the October 1 Beta change to Tiger’s Fury.
Priest and Warrior: Class Overview and Latest Beta Changes
Blizzard’s class overview, with the later Warrior changes distinguished from the original design summary.
1 October Beta Update: Level 30 and a Wetlands Dungeon
Official development notes confirm the higher level cap and newly accessible dungeons.
Beta Known Issues
The October 8 issue list, reconciled with fixes and new limitations in the October 15 development notes.
Europe Beta Guide: Test Summary and Next Steps
The EU Beta is closed. Review the completed test and prepare for name reservation and launch.
Legacy: One Account, Growing Together
Complete challenges to earn Legacy points, then unlock perks and cosmetic rewards for every character.
Six New Combos: Undead Paladins and Dwarf Shamans
See which classes each race can play in Forever, including the six newly opened race/class combinations.
Rulesets: RP-PvP, Groups, Factions and Hardcore
Choose the same ruleset and faction as your friends, and understand PvP character limits and Hardcore progression.
Two-Part Names: Europe Reservation Guide
Prepare a regional full name and check the published reservation window, upgrade eligibility and three-character limit.
Before Launch: Check Your GPU Architecture
Check older GPU support and distinguish the architecture requirement from actual performance.
Camping: Campfires, Features and Profession Buffs
Rest or craft for a minute to gain campsite benefits, with first features available at profession skill 20.
A Familiar Azeroth, Made New
Learn the vision behind Forever and where this journey begins.
Meet the Skyborne: Travelers on the Wind
Set out from Zephras Isle and meet the new race that can join either faction.
Beyond the Map's Edge: New Stories to Find
Exploration notes on Mount Hyjal, Shen'dralas, the Riverglades, and Zephras Isle.
Nine New Dungeons: Levels, Locations and Access
Browse announced destinations and find the recorded practical guides, quests and entrance directions.
Before You Go: Europe Launch Times and Preparation
Check the GMT, CET and EET launch times and agree on a faction, ruleset and language preference with your friends.
