Return to Azeroth Recap for World of Warcraft: Forever

Blizzard reminds players about what awaits them when they return to Azeroth on November 4th for World of Warcraft: Forever.

World of Warcraft: Forever begins a new journey through a reimagined original world, with new zones, quests, dungeons, systems, and character options designed to expand the adventure while preserving its foundational character. If you’re returning to Azeroth, we’ve got what you need to get you started on your path.

Where Your Story Begins WoW: Forever begins in the early “Year 1” period of original World of Warcraft, before Kazzak reopened the Dark Portal and before later journeys to places like Northrend reshaped the timeline.

Discover What Awaits in WoW: Forever.

Explore new destinations including Mount Hyjal, Shen’dralas, the Riverglades, and Zephras Isle.

Each adds new threats, quests, and stories rooted in the original world.

Eastern Kingdoms: Hall of Thanes, Ruins of Lordaeron, Excavation Site, City of Dalaran, The Drowned City, and Krol’dok Stronghold.

Kalimdor: Alcaz Prison, Blackmaw Hold, and Shaper’s Terrace.

Read the previously published dungeon overview for locations, level ranges, access notes, and story details.

New Class and Race Combinations Your favorite race or class may still be waiting for you, but WoW: Forever also opens combinations that were not available in original World of Warcraft:.

Alliance: Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, and Gnome Priest.

Horde: Orc Mage, Troll Warlock, and Undead Paladin.

The Skyborne race adds more choices. Skyborne can be Druids, Hunters, Rogues, and Warriors; Alliance-aligned Skyborne can also be Mages, while Horde-aligned Skyborne can also be Shaman. Skyborne access requires the purchase of the Heroic Pack or higher digital upgrades.

It’s a whole new way to progress, focusing on exploring everything the game has to offer, rather than power progression alone.

This new system encourages players to level multiple characters of different classes and tradeskills and experience the journey all over again, however leveling alternate (alts) characters is not required to benefit from the system. All character advantages can be unlocked on a single character. Take a closer look in our previously published article.

Progress Through the Updated player vs player (PvP) System Whether you’re charging into battlegrounds with your faction or setting your sights on long-term PvP goals, World of Warcraft: Forever brings a refreshed sense of purpose to every match-up. Players earn Honor and Rank points through battlegrounds, player vs player (PvP) quests, weekly seasonal tasks, and other PvP activities; battleground holiday weeks provide additional gains.

Learn more in our previously published player vs player (PvP) progression overview.

Teams earn points by controlling four capture points and securing a central flag; the first team reaching 2,000 points wins.

Players can build reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force to unlock faction rewards. Read the previously published Darkspear Islands battleground overview for more information.

See Azeroth the Way You Remember It The first time you log in to World of Warcraft: Forever, you’ll be asked to Choose Your Experience Preset. You’ll make this choice before selecting your Ruleset.

A more traditional presentation with simpler visuals, standard character models, and fewere modern interface features enabled by default for a cleaner, more original-style experience with less automatic guidance.

Starting Settings:.

Standard Definition character models.

Quest points of interest and objective blobs off.

Transmog off.

Defaulted to camera turning keyboard binds.

Classic screen UI layout.

An updated presentation with higher visual fidelity and additional interface features enabled by default.

Starting Settings:.

High Definition character models.