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World of Warcraft: Forever confirms Temporary Economy Holds system to combat gold buying
Blizzard has rolled out a new system for combatting gold buying and real money trading (RMT) in WoW: Forever.
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World of Warcraft Forever schedules a ‘server slam’ stress test for next week
Feeling that itch of curiosity when it comes to World of Warcraft Forever but you don’t want to buy into the beta? You should be able to play it for free next week when Blizzard activates a “server slam” test before closing things down for launch preparations. Astute observers have noted that the...
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WoW: Forever Has A Streamer Problem
World of Warcraft: Forever isn't out yet, but it's already clear it has a major problem. It isn't anything in the game itself. It's not the addition of Skyborne elves that require players to pay $30, or controversial class changes like Warrior's Rage normalization. The WoW Classic community is a...
GameSpot
Casually Classic: The good, the bad, and the pretty of the Skyborne
All right, I’ve put it off long enough — let’s talk about the Skyborne in World of Warcraft Forever. I know I wasn’t the only fan who watched the BlizzCon reveal with growing excitement that suddenly split off into a “what are these blue elves about?” tangent. I think it was a weird mistake for […]
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A World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test Is Reportedly Coming on October 19
Like many other always-online games, World of Warcraft: Forever is bringing a server stress test before launch, and it’s allegedly dropping on October 19. For the uninitiated, a server stress test is a diagnostic process a company or developer uses to determine possible breaking points in a server...
Steam NewsWorld of Warcraft: Midnight Drops Into The Labyrinth of Kindo'jan
World of Warcraft: Midnight has released a brand-new update this week, bringing players to the Labyrinth of Kindo’jan and more.
Bleeding Cool Games
Modder Jabe Games Grafts Dark Souls Combat Onto Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Complete With Rolls, I-Frames, and Corpse Runs
Have you ever dreamed of adding Soulslike combat to Blizzard's World of Warcraft? That's precisely the purpose of WoW Souls, a single player prototype in development by modder Jabe Games. This week, the modder published two videos demonstrating the prototype running in Northshire Valley, the...
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World of Warcraft: Forever aims to "aggressively shut down the flow of suspicious gold"
Although World of Warcraft: Forever is still only available to play via its Beta – a Beta which won't see any player progress carry over to Blizzard's full release, mind you – it's not enough to deter folks from purchasing in-game gold with real money. You know, real money trading. If you've played...
Steam NewsWorld of Warcraft: Forever aims to "aggressively shut down the flow of suspicious gold"
You know, "while things are fine tuned"
GamesRadar
"You don't listen to the loudest people in the room" - World of Warcraft: Forever boss discusses how to approach a deluge of feedback
World of Warcraft executive producer Holly Longdale has spoken at PAX Australia ahead of World of Warcraft: Forever's imminent release. Of note were her comments on the sheer popularity of the beta and how the team is handling the waves of feedback from early players. Read more
Eurogamer
World of Warcraft: Midnight continues to deliver maddeningly weak writing
I'm convinced Blizzard wants me to hate WoW: Retail, as backlash grows to one of its weakest character deaths in recent memory. Maybe ... ever?
Windows Central
World of Warcraft: Forever won't destroy what made the old classes so satisfying by modernizing them into oblivion: 'The level of mechanical complexity found in the beta classes is indicative of our intentions'
You will wait patiently for your next ability and you will learn to love it.
PC Gamer
"He was one of us": Unexpected tributes to RJ Mitte from MMO fans after Breaking Bad star dies
Mitte said he'd maxed his RuneScape account and several World of Warcraft characters
GamesRadar
Over 1 Million Characters Have Been Made in the WoW Forever Beta
It's no secret that World of Warcraft Forever has been incredibly popular since entering its beta last month, but now, over 1 million characters have been made.
IGN
World of Warcraft: Forever devs want to "grow the audience, not fracture it," Blizzard says
World of Warcraft: Forever is the third mainline World of Warcraft MMO Blizzard's bringing to the table to stand alongside retail and Classic – but the developers aren't trying to cause a rift in their community with yet another version of the game. In fact, they actually want to draw more players...
Steam NewsWorld of Warcraft: Forever devs want to "grow the audience, not fracture it," Blizzard says
Many fans are "still hungry for more," after all
GamesRadar
World of Warcraft Forever devs discuss account-wide banks, new races, and tanking Shamans
The newsalanche of World of Warcraft Forever information keeps coming, especially as Blizzard’s devs hit the interview circuits to talk up this fresh version of the classic MMORPG. We’re doing our part here at Massively OP to keep shoveling our way out to stay on top of the latest details as the...
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World of Warcraft launches update 12.1.5 today
Man, Kith’ix is a real jerk in World of Warcraft. Well, that’s not really that unique, he’s a raid boss and the subject of the new campaign storyline. You don’t expect him to be a chill bro. Still, he’s a jerk and he’s also leading to a whole bunch of Aqir invasions that you’re going to […]
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Why alts are part of World of Warcraft: Forever's core progression plans
"We're basically trying to entice players to want to create new characters, to roll an alt."
PC Gamer
World of Warcraft Forever had a much smaller original pitch, but it ‘built up over time’
The World of Warcraft Forever devs went Down Under this past weekend to PAX Australia, where Executive Producer Holly Longdale shared her journey from the EverQuest franchise to WoW Classic as well as her experiences working to lead and train up the team at Blizzard. “WoW Forever is one of those...
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WoW: Forever may take us to Northrend and Pandaria one day as "Azeroth is a big place"
Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever beta is in full swing and Blizzard's public release is quickly approaching, it comes as no surprise that fans are wondering where the MMO might take us in Azeroth – and the possibilities sound endless. Speaking to Holly Longdale, executive producer and vice...
Steam News
New World of Warcraft Bug Can Consume All Your Gold
A newly discovered World of Warcraft bug can quickly make players go broke by spending tens of thousands of gold for no benefit. Blizzard is exploring new ways to make its longstanding MMO appealing to more players, and World of Warcraft: Forever is a good example of this logic because it combines...
Steam NewsNew World of Warcraft Bug Can Consume All Your Gold
A newly discovered World of Warcraft bug can quickly consume all your gold with no benefit.
Game Rant
WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s delves are the MMO endgame I’ve always wanted
I haven’t been as enamored with World of Warcraft: Midnight as I was with The War Within, but one thing that has continued to thrill me in both is the delves feature. In fact, Midnight has taken a good thing and made it better, with more diverse environments and more fun mechanics in its delves. […]
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World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Anniversary heads to Zul’Aman while Classic’s future remains in limbo
With World of Warcraft Forever dominating the focus and publicity over at Blizzard these days, it’s easy to forget the WoW Classic’s fate has been sitting in limbo ever since BlizzCon failed to address its future in any way, shape, or form. And while we continue to await official word on the...
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Fans Of Wuxia Like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Can't Sleep On This Gorgeous MMO
The gaming landscape has been an interesting one for the MMORPG genre in recent years. The genre has become harder than ever to break into, with plenty of high-profile attempts burning out quickly. However, older staples like World of Warcraft have shown there is still plenty of appetite for...
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World of Warcraft Forever devs have learned "you don't listen to the loudest people in the room"
Speaking at PAX Australia, Clay Stone and Holly Longdale discuss the World of Warcraft Forever beta and the response to the reborn MMORPG. Read the full story on PCGamesN: World of Warcraft Forever devs have learned "you don't listen to the loudest people in the room"
Steam NewsWorld of Warcraft Forever devs have learned "you don't listen to the loudest people in the room"
Speaking at PAX Australia, Clay Stone and Holly Longdale discuss the World of Warcraft Forever beta and the response to the reborn MMORPG.
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World of Warcraft Forever dives deep into the Rogue, Warlock, Mage, and Shaman
Have you decided on a main yet in World of Warcraft Forever? For the indecisive, there are four more deep dives that Blizzard posted this week to go into the nitty-gritty changes and class designs present in the beta right now and coming to launch next month. Rogues should enjoy better overall...
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World of Warcraft: Sylvanas Officially Returns With New Design in November
Blizzard has officially unveiled the new design for World of Warcraft's iconic Sylvanas Windrunner ahead of her return in November 2026. Sylvanas Windrunner is one of the most iconic and equally complex characters created by Blizzard, but her legacy has been tainted by the Shadowlands expansion and...
Steam NewsWorld of Warcraft: Sylvanas Officially Returns With New Design in November
World of Warcraft's Sylvanas is officially making a comeback in November with a new design.
Game Rant
World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Week 4 update brings new City of Dalaran dungeon
Previous content from past weeks such as the Ruins of Lordaeron have been opened up for players up to level 30.
Shacknews
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles talks monetization as World of Warcraft Forever continues to test
I’m going to be honest, any interest I may have had in ArcheAge Chronicles was taken out behind the chemical shed and isn’t coming back after the whole gender-locking thing, which means that I don’t really know how fans are going to feel about its early access monetization. My guess is either...
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World of Warcraft: Forever – “Your Adventure Begins” Trailer
Learn about the new quests, characters, and rewards waiting ahead of your leveling journey through Azeroth.
GameSpot
Dungeons & Dragons Is Going to Outer Space With Star Wars: Tyro Squadron, First Look at Official Art
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft isn't even out yet, but Wizards of the Coast has already announced its next Universes Beyond release for the TTRPG – and it's Star Wars.
IGN
WoW: Forever patch notes leave fans asking Blizzard "why" and hoping for more class changes
A new patch for the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is upon us, bringing everything from the new City of Dalaran dungeon to various class changes – but it's not exactly landing well with all of the MMO's early players, it seems. The World of Warcraft: Forever patch notes outline a lot, and that's a...
Steam News
World of Warcraft Forever beta continues to adjust dungeon XP and bans over 4K accounts for RMT
The fourth week of the World of Warcraft Forever beta is in full swing, with an increased level cap of 30 and the opening of the City of Dalaran dungeon. Testers no doubt are getting whiplash from the sizable class tuning happening right now, although they do have all 16 legacy points to play with...
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New World of Warcraft: Forever dungeon commits one of the MMO's biggest no-nos
Now that the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta is entering its fourth week, Blizzard's got some new content in store for us – like the exciting new City of Dalaran dungeon. Yes, that's right… we're finally heading to Dalaran, and we'll get to test a new dungeon, too – one that's already managing to...
Steam NewsNew World of Warcraft: Forever dungeon commits one of the MMO's biggest no-nos
Why is the Horde in Dalaran?
GamesRadar
Blizzard refuses to let World of Warcraft: Forever's dungeons become the fastest way to grind XP: 'We need to hold firm on these balance adjustments'
Dungeons will receive a small XP buff soon, but are being kept in balance with quests.
PC Gamer
New Official World of Warcraft Horde and Alliance Releases Confirmed for November
World of Warcraft and Sirius Dice are teaming up to release some Alliance and Horde dice sets for tabletop enthusiasts and collectors to purchase starting in November. The upcoming World of Warcraft product launch is part of a highly-anticipated crossover with Dungeons and Dragons.
Steam NewsNew Official World of Warcraft Horde and Alliance Releases Confirmed for November
Fans of World of Warcraft's Alliance and Horde factions can pick up some new goodies to add to their collections this November.
Game Rant
WoW: Forever is "simplifying" Blizzard's usual PvP but also adding a controversial weekly grind
World of Warcraft: Forever won't be emulating the retail or Classic versions of Blizzard's beloved MMO when it comes to PvP – it's got its own way of approaching it. The studio outlines as much in a new post about how PvP works in WoW: Forever over on its official website, and it's somehow easier...
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‘It’s Difficult To Justify the Investment’ – How MMORPGs Built (and Lost) the Live-Service Throne
How MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and EverQuest started the industry's obsession with never-ending live-service games.
IGN
World of Warcraft Forever shows off new PvP features and upcoming Skyborne model changes
Remember when battlegrounds had reputations associated with them? World of Warcraft Forever remembers, and you’d sure hope they do, because the new Battle for the Darkspear Islands battleground offers two reputation tracks for the Darkspear Raiders and Theramore Expeditionary Force. Players can...
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Blizzard is changing the appearance of WoW: Forever's new Skyborne race in response to community feedback
World of Warcraft: Forever's developers have announced drastic visual changes to the game's new Skyborne race following passionate community feedback. These include new in-game models that better represent the game's early MMO aesthetic, much to the community's delight. Read more
Eurogamer
To make WoW: Forever's controversial Skyborne less "jarring," Blizzard is going back to 2004
Since Blizzard first unveiled World of Warcraft: Forever at BlizzCon 2026 last month, one thing has been weighing particularly heavily on fans' minds about the revamped MMO: the Skyborne race. It's hard to deny the controversy surrounding the new Skyborne race, from its $30 price tag to its lore...
Steam News
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: World of Warcraft: Forever
Plus, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Stronghold 4, Rainbow Six Tactics, Bodycam, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, and much more, too
PC Gamer
Blizzard promises to make the blue elves in World of Warcraft: Forever look worse (positive)
Blizzard gave us the first images of how Skyborne will look in November.
PC Gamer
World of Warcraft: Forever Announces Major Race Changes
Blizzard just shared a post revealing massive race changes coming to World of Warcraft: Forever. Before the official reveal at BlizzCon last month, there were many rumors about what a World of Warcraft "Classic +" would be, including new timelines, classes, races, and a mix of features from Classic...
Steam News
World of Warcraft: Forever Addressing Its Most Controversial Feature
Blizzard has confirmed that they're overhauling Skyborne models to feel more in line with other Classic character models.
DualShockersWorld of Warcraft: Forever Announces Major Race Changes
As announced by Blizzard, World of Warcraft: Forever is getting massive race changes.
Game RantSirius Dice Reveals Dungeons & Dragons x World of Warcraft Dice
Sirius Dice have revealed a new set of dice specifically tied to the Dungeons & Dragons x World of Warcraft expansion coming out soon.
Bleeding Cool GamesWorld of Warcraft: Forever drops the PvP grind so normal people can have fancy titles too
Blizzard outlines how PvP ranks will work in the throwback MMO.
PC Gamer
Dungeons & Dragons World of Warcraft Gameplay Expansion: D&D Gets Its WoW Moment
World of Warcraft – WoW to its regulars – is soon to be a living, breathing world available to Dungeons & Dragons players
Tabletop Gaming
WoW: Forever Players Love It When Things Look Old
World of Warcraft: Forever players have made their feelings about the game's visual style crystal clear: They love it when things look old. It's a recurring theme in the Forever beta, where players have continually pushed back against updated high-definition character models and character...
GameSpot
Casually Classic: Five more World of Warcraft Forever features that look amazing
Hey! It’s October, and as I write this, it’s exactly one month until World of Warcraft Forever launches. The discussion emerging from the beta is strong and near-inescapable, although I do try to limit how much I’m partaking in all of these impressions and spoilers. Guilds are forming, individual...
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World of Warcraft Forever runs down the class changes for Druids, Warlocks, and Priests
If you haven’t yet clued in to the fact that World of Warcraft Forever is going to change how its classes operate… well, maybe you just didn’t hear about your preferred class yet? The newest video from the team covers highlights for Priests, Druids, and Warlocks, all of whom are getting new tools...
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Xbox CEO says Battle.net isn't becoming Steam after The Witcher 3: "We will do it the right way"
As Blizzard continues to flesh its PC storefront Battle.net out with the likes of The Witcher 3, Xbox CEO and executive vice president Asha Sharma doubles down on what the World of Warcraft studio has said before – it's not trying to create another Steam. Yes, Blizzard partnered with CD Projekt Red...
Steam News
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Lets You Rewrite Azeroth, as Dungeons Gain New Paths and Creative Freedom Reigns Supreme
Having spent countless hours of my life playing Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft, I was equally surprised and overjoyed when Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard Entertainment announced Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, an official D&D tabletop RPG adaptation of the most popular MMORPG...
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