WoW Forever’s beta celebration runs until October 23 at 19:00 CEST. Expect a farewell, not a preview of standard launch gameplay: Blizzard says some event items and experiences almost certainly won’t be part of the game at launch.
Players looking for both roleplaying and open-world faction conflict will have a dedicated ruleset at launch. It joins a system where grouping and character creation depend on which ruleset you choose.
Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit offer new routes and group sizes, while Onyxia’s Lair keeps raiders busy with a faction-specific attunement chain before entry.
Riverglades brings competing factions, a Twilight’s Hammer stronghold and the Bloodmaster’s Ring. Mount Hyjal opens for players to help the Druids of the Talon and enter Barrow Deeps.
The profession notes bring new recipe access alongside a sharp vendor-value change for crafted wands. Here’s what crafters and gatherers should check before changing their routines.
Dungeon kills now award approximately 20% more experience, while lower-level party members are no longer penalized simply because someone else in the group is higher level. The update also tunes Rage, adjusts select class abilities, and resets vendor prices for several items.