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Summaries of official announcements and gameplay notes, browsable by category or full-text search. Each links to the original.
Beta Finale: Closing Time, Celebration and Podcast
Beta is scheduled to close October 23 at 10:00 PDT, with a final-day event and a developer podcast.
First Raids: 10, 20 and 40 Players, Plus Attunement
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia’s Lair open December 9 for level 60 players.
Stress Test Schedule and Beta Closing Time
The October 21 Stress Test window has passed. Beta closes October 23 at 10:00 PDT.
October 16 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.
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.
October 15 Beta Update: Racial Abilities and Talent Reworks
Racial abilities and several talent trees change, raid buffs expand, and Paladin Salvation and Reckoning receive updates.
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.
October 8 International 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.
PAX Aus Dungeon Livestream: October 8 PDT / October 9 AEDT
Holly Longdale and Clay Stone share development stories and a new dungeon deep dive.
Priest and Warrior: Class Overview and Latest Beta Changes
Blizzard’s class overview, with the later Warrior changes distinguished from the original design summary.
October 1 International 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.
Beta Guide: Dates, Content and Installation
Check the international Beta schedule, the announced testing scope and where to install.
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 and Name Reservation
Prepare a two-part name and check the reservation window and eligibility.
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: Launch Dates and Getting Ready
Remember the key dates and get ready with your friends.
