World of Warcraft: Forever launched its beta this week to unprecedented player numbers that crashed servers and stunned veteran Blizzard developers. The Classic Plus MMO, set during the original game's first year, arrives November 4 after a beta period that rekindled memories of the brutal 2004 launch queues.
Blizzard closed the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony with a surprise reveal of World of Warcraft Forever, a "Classic Plus" MMO built by the Classic team and set during the game's original first year. The new experience launches November 4 on PC with three fresh zones, nine dungeons, over 1,000 quests, and a brand-new playable race.
Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon, confirming the long-rumored Classic+ mode set in the game's original timeline. The expansion launches November 4, 2026, with a level 60 cap, three new zones, nine dungeons, and the new Skyborne Elves race.
Wizards of the Coast unveiled a massive roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons at Gen Con 2025, spanning seasonal content through 2027 with major crossovers from World of Warcraft and Star Wars. The announcements include the return of the Dark Sun setting with the long-awaited Psion class, a new Greyhawk campaign, and a live-service style seasonal structure for 5.5e.
A removed Roll20 news post suggests Wizards of the Coast will announce a World of Warcraft setting book for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition at Gen Con 2024. The leak continues a history of Blizzard and Wizards collaborations dating back to Diablo 2 adaptations. Gen Con runs July 30 through August 2.
Blizzard Entertainment's latest lore drop for World of Warcraft has left the community scratching their heads over the mysterious Haranir. Players are expressing confusion over the narrative's latest twist, sparking widespread discussion across forums and social media. The reveal has ignited debate, with many seeking clarity on Haranir's role in the game's vast lore.
Stars Reach, the latest project from MMO legend Raph Koster, promises to revolutionize the genre with its dynamic, sandbox world design, set to launch in Early Access this summer. Unlike traditional MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Stars Reach focuses on player-driven experiences through features like terraforming, ecological systems, and governance. By embracing emergence over prescription, Koster aims to bring back the "dream of an alternate world" that has been lost in modern MMO design.
Dataminers uncover potential next update for World of Warcraft: Classic, dubbed "World of Warcraft Camelot," hinting at a "Classic Plus" reveal at BlizzCon this September. This comes amidst a spree of private server takedowns, fueling speculation of an official expanded Classic experience. Players anticipate a major announcement, akin to Jagex's Old School RuneScape model.
Blizzard has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a modded, classless, and free-to-play World of Warcraft private server, alleging large-scale copyright infringement. The server, with over a million players, generated millions of dollars in revenue through Donation Points. The move follows a similar suit against Turtle WoW earlier this year.
Raph Koster, veteran of Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, discusses the viability of traditional theme park MMOs, citing ballooning development costs and stagnant gameplay. His upcoming sandbox MMO, Stars Reach, aims to break this mold. Koster believes the genre's narrow focus since World of Warcraft has left players "bored, frustrated, and underserved".
