Question 1

What is WoW Forever?

Accepted Answer

A permanent World of Warcraft experience set in a reimagined original Azeroth, alongside modern WoW and Classic.

Question 2

When does Forever launch?

Accepted Answer

Blizzard has announced a November 4, 2026 launch, with beta beginning September 17. See Blizzard’s current announcement for regional timing and access details.

Question 3

Do I need an upgrade pack to play at launch?

Accepted Answer

Standard launch access is included with a World of Warcraft subscription or Game Time. Optional upgrade packs add benefits such as Skyborne access, cosmetics, and, for qualifying editions, beta access.

Question 4

Can I play with friends on another ruleset?

Accepted Answer

Cross-ruleset grouping is not supported. Choose the same ruleset and faction as your friends.

Question 5

Do camping buffs stack with class buffs?

Accepted Answer

A camping version does not stack with its corresponding class buff. Different benefits and profession workspaces can still make a campsite useful.

Question 6

Are Legacy points shared with alts?

Accepted Answer

Earned Legacy points are account-wide, while each character chooses its allocation separately. Hardcore has additional progression boundaries.

Question 7

Is this an official Blizzard website?

Accepted Answer

No. WoW Forever Wiki is an independent fan reference. Official sources are linked from the guide and reference pages.

World of Warcraft: Forever FAQ