WoW Forever launch FAQ: dates, rulesets, levelling, Legacy and what to play
Short answers to the questions players ask most, now that Forever is live: what it is, how rulesets work, what Legacy gives you, and where to start.
When did WoW Forever launch?
It launched on 4 November 2026. The game was announced at BlizzCon on 12 September, the beta ran from 17 September to 22 October with a level cap of 30, and names could be reserved from 27 October for Heroic Pack owners.
What is it?
A new take on WoW Classic with new content layered on top: new zones, dungeons and raids, new races and class pairings, and account-wide progress. See our What's new in Forever page for the full list.
What are rulesets?
Instead of choosing a realm, you pick a ruleset and a name. We explain the options and the naming rules in Rulesets and names.
What is Legacy?
Account challenges earn points you spend in three small trees to make alts smoother. It is meant to help new characters, not to be a race. Read Legacy points explained.
Which class should I play?
All nine classes are covered in our class guides, and every class can be planned in the talent calculator. For a smooth first run, the Paladin is a forgiving class to level, and its Deadmines run is a classic milestone.
Which races and classes can pair up?
The Skyborne and the other new race and class pairings are listed in Races, classes and racials.
Are there free tools?
Yes, with no sign-in: the talent calculator and the upgrade checker.
Is there an AI companion for it?
Yes. The AI Exodus Companion is an optional desktop add-on that talks while you play and answers questions about your quests and dungeons. It is separate from this guide site.
Last checked 7 November 2026. We update this page as Blizzard changes things.
- Blizzard: WoW Forever deep-dive recap
- Wowhead: how Legacy points work
- Game Informer: devs answer questions at BlizzCon
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