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The week in Forever · Oct 24, 2026
Recent simulations from MythicSim and SixtySim place the Survival Hunter at the top of single-target damage rankings. With the game launching on November 4th, these metrics offer a glimpse into current spec performance before real raid data becomes available.
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classesblizzardConfirmed
The next round of deep dives landed. Mages get Arcane Blast and Missile Barrage as talents, Shamans lose Elemental Mastery but get Stormstrike at 16 points and much friendlier totems, Rogues get Mutilate and a Venom finisher, and Warlocks split Banes from Curses. Paladin is the only class still waiting.
classesblizzardConfirmed
Blizzard's class deep dives have started. Priest and Warrior came first (Rage should feel steadier, and every Priest gets Fear Ward and Devouring Plague), alongside Hunter and Druid (foxes, Aimed Shot at 20, and powershifting returns). Talents start at level 10, there's a new 16-point milestone, and Dual Spec unlocks at 40.
launchblizzardConfirmed
Forever is a third branch of WoW built on the original 2004 world: a permanent level 60 cap, no flying and no level scaling. It adds four zones, nine dungeons, new raids, more than 1,000 quests and the new Skyborne race. Play is realmless: pick a Normal, PvP or RP ruleset, with Hardcore planned later. It's included with a regular WoW subscription.
launchblizzardConfirmed
Forever is included with a WoW subscription or Game Time and launches on 4 November at 3:00 pm PST. Optional packs: the Skyborne Heroic Pack ($29.99: the Skyborne race, a mount, cosmetics and early name reservation from 27 October), the Epic Pack ($59.99: adds beta access and 30 days of game time), the Warcraft Forever Collection ($79.99: adds Warcraft III: Reforged) and a $150 Collector's Edition.
blizzardraidsConfirmed
Blizzard's roadmap puts a Hardcore ruleset in winter 2026/27. Spring 2027 should bring two raids, two dungeons, a new area, a legendary questline and a PvP season refresh; summer 2027 a revamped iconic raid, another new raid, two dungeons and profession updates. No exact 2027 dates yet.