Beginner FAQ

Short answers to the questions new players ask most, each with its source. Read this first if you're new to Forever.

Status legend

VERIFIED Verified: confirmed by an official Blizzard source, with its date shown.
ANNOUNCED Announced: officially planned, but not in the game yet.
TO BE CONFIRMED To be confirmed: not yet confirmed by an official World of Warcraft: Forever source.
OBSOLETE Obsolete: replaced by newer official information.
NOT YET DETAILED Not yet detailed: Blizzard hasn't published this information yet.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Community contribution: from a fan site, needs validation; never official.
EDITORIAL EVALUATION Editorial evaluation: the wiki editors' opinion, not official data.

Is World of Warcraft: Forever a mode or a season?

VERIFIED No: This is not a mode, a season, or a new version of Classic. [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

When does it launch?

ANNOUNCED November 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (the English sources give both PDT and PST; see Launch & access). [Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever, 2026-09-12] [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

Do I need to buy it?

VERIFIED access will be included with your World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Editions are optional. [Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever, 2026-09-12]

On which platforms?

VERIFIED Product page: Available on Windows/Mac. No other platform is stated. [World of Warcraft: Forever (product page)]

What is the maximum level?

VERIFIED Players adventure to level 60. [Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever, 2026-09-12]

Are there flying mounts or level scaling?

VERIFIED no flying mounts, no level scaling. [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

How do realms work?

VERIFIED World of Warcraft: Forever is going realmless; you pick a ruleset (Normal, PvP, Roleplaying). [World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap, 2026-09-13]

Can I group with friends on a different ruleset?

VERIFIED No: cross-ruleset grouping is not supported. [World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap, 2026-09-13]

Is there a new race?

VERIFIED Yes, the Skyborne, who join the Horde or the Alliance at character creation. [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

Can I play with a controller?

VERIFIED Yes: official gamepad support. [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

Is Hardcore available at launch?

ANNOUNCED Hardcore is listed among content coming after the December 9 raids; no date given. [World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap, 2026-09-12]

Which class should I pick first?

TO BE CONFIRMED Use the class comparison tool; its ratings are an editorial evaluation, not official data. [World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid, 2026-09-30]

Which rulesets are there?

VERIFIED Rather than choosing from a long list of realms, players will choose a ruleset that matches how they want to experience Azeroth: [World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap, 2026-09-13]

Can I turn transmogrification off?

VERIFIED Players can visit a transmogrifier in certain cities to configure transmogrified outfits or disable the system entirely. [World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap, 2026-09-13]

How long does the beta last?

VERIFIED The beta will be available through October 21, the last full day of testing, as we begin final preparations for the launch of World of Warcraft: Forever. [The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live, 2026-09-17]

How do I see my PvP rank?

VERIFIED To view your progress, you can open your Character Pane (Hotkey-C) then select the Player vs. [How PvP Progression in World of Warcraft: Forever Works, 2026-10-07]

Sources

World of Warcraft: Forever What’s Next Panel Recap — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-09-12 (22:00 UTC)
Used for: Is World of Warcraft: Forever a mode or a season?, When does it launch?, Are there flying mounts or level scaling?, Is there a new race?, Can I play with a controller?, Is Hardcore available at launch?
Limits: Panel recap; some dungeons not formally named; no detail on which raids unlock on December 9.
Carve a New Path with World of Warcraft: Forever — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24302093/carve-a-new-path-with-world-of-warcraft-forever
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-09-12 (20:45 UTC)
Used for: When does it launch?, Do I need to buy it?, What is the maximum level?
Limits: EN text gives both “3:00 p.m. PDT” and “3:00 p.m. PST”.
World of Warcraft: Forever (product page) — https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/forever/
Channel: Official product page · Publication date: no publication date shown
Used for: On which platforms?
Limits: No publication date; text read from the page’s embedded data.
World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303313/world-of-warcraft-forever-deep-dive-panel-recap
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-09-13 (17:52 UTC)
Used for: How do realms work?, Can I group with friends on a different ruleset?, Which rulesets are there?, Can I turn transmogrification off?
Limits: Panel recap; uses “Undead Paladin” (product page says “Forsaken Paladin”).
World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24301515/world-of-warcraft-forever-class-deep-dives-hunter-and-druid
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-09-30 (19:00 UTC)
Used for: Which class should I pick first?
Limits: Abilities “may continue to evolve throughout the beta test”.
The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-09-17 (21:00 UTC)
Used for: How long does the beta last?
Limits: Server Slam announced without a date; content may change during beta.
How PvP Progression in World of Warcraft: Forever Works — https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24303316/how-pvp-progression-in-world-of-warcraft-forever-works
Channel: Blizzard News · Publication date: 2026-10-07 (17:00 UTC)
Used for: How do I see my PvP rank?
Limits: No weekly cap value given.