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World of Warcraft Forever Beta Launches September 17

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Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new permanent evolution of WoW Classic. This reimagined version will feature new lands, quests, dungeons, raids, and playable races, blending nostalgia with modern updates. The beta for World of Warcraft: Forever is set to begin on September 17, with the full launch scheduled for November 4.

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Gamespot

WoW: Forever Is More Than Classic+, It’s WoW 2

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed World of Warcraft: Forever, a new iteration of its MMORPG that goes beyond the expected 'Classic+' update. The game introduces significant visual overhauls, new quests, dungeons, raids, and systems like transmog and a legacy perk tree. It aims to blend the nostalgia of World of Warcraft Classic with modern features, offering a fresh experience for long-time players.

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PC Gamer

World of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic

Blizzard Entertainment is launching a month-long beta for World of Warcraft: Forever on September 17 for PC. This new branch of the MMO will feature new quests, dungeons, and class abilities, with a level cap that will increase from 20 to 30 during the beta period. Access is granted through premium pack purchases or via beta opt-in on the official website.

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Gamespot

The WoW Forever Beta Starts This Week, Here’s How To Get Access

Blizzard Entertainment announced that the beta for World of Warcraft Forever, a new permanent version of World of Warcraft Classic, will begin this week and run until October 21, 2026. Access to the beta can be guaranteed by purchasing specific packs, with early name reservation available from October 27.

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Shack News

How to sign up for the World of Warcraft: Forever beta

Blizzard Entertainment has announced a beta for World of Warcraft: Forever, a new revision of the classic experience featuring new races, lands, and quests. The beta will begin on September 17 and is available solely on PC. Players can sign up via the World of Warcraft: Forever website by opting in.

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Metro UK

World Of Warcraft: Forever beta starts this week - here's how to get access

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the beta for World of Warcraft: Forever will begin on September 17, 2026. Access to the beta can be guaranteed through pre-ordering specific editions of the game, or players can sign up for a chance to receive an access key. World of Warcraft: Forever is an evolution of World of Warcraft Classic, featuring improved visuals and new content.

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Massively Overpovered

Casually Classic: Basking in the glow of World of Warcraft Forever

The author expresses immense excitement for Blizzard Entertainment's announcement of World of Warcraft Forever, a new iteration of World of Warcraft Classic. This new version is seen as a thoughtful evolution that retains the core Classic feel while incorporating modern features like transmog and account-wide perks, promising a long-term home for players weary of retail's endgame.

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PC Gamer

10 big World of Warcraft Forever details from BlizzCon: No separate realms, optional transmog, and massively improved…

Blizzard Entertainment revealed key details for World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon, emphasizing no separate realms and optional transmog. The new version will feature revised classes, talent trees, and mechanics to improve open-world player interaction, aiming to 'unsolve' the game for renewed experimentation. World of Warcraft Forever launches November 4 with a beta on September 17.

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Gamespot

WoW Forever Preview Impressions

This article provides preview impressions of "WoW Forever," a new campaign for World of Warcraft. It appears to be a feature from GameSpot, highlighting upcoming gaming content.

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PC GamesN

World of Warcraft Forever is already scaring lapsed MMORPG players

Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, a new take on the MMORPG designed to evoke nostalgia and focus on community. Executive Producer Holly Longdale pitched it as a laid-back experience with a level cap of 60, but the game's name and planned updates suggest it may still be a significant time commitment, sparking both excitement and apprehension among players.

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Eurogamer

The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever

Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed World of Warcraft: Forever, a new "Classic+" experience set to launch on November 4th. Beta access begins September 17th for pre-purchasers of upgrade packs. The game will be included with an existing World of Warcraft subscription and features new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and playable races, set between existing lore points.

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Shack News

World of Warcraft: Forever revamps WoW: Classic with new lands & quests in November 2026

Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new chapter for World of Warcraft: Classic, set to release on November 4, 2026 for PC. The game will feature a reimagined Azeroth with new races, locations, and over 1,000 new quests. A beta allowing players to reach Level 30 will launch on September 16, 2026.

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Massively Overpovered

BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever deep dive promises ‘adventures worth telling in the original world of Azeroth’

Blizzard Entertainment provided a deep dive into World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026, detailing new features like camping, Legacy System, and transmog. The new version of the classic MMO aims to be approachable and nurture social experiences, with new regions, raids, a new playable race called the Skyborne, and updated class mechanics.

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Massively Overpovered

BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever is a ‘permanent home’ for Classic players

Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, an expanded version of the Classic MMORPG set to launch on November 4th with a beta starting this Thursday. The game will retain the level cap of 60 but introduces over a thousand new quests, expanded and new zones, more dungeons, new raids, new class combinations, new skills and talents, a new battleground, an SD/HD toggle, world visual improvements, and a new playable race, the Skyborne. This new iteration is described as a 'permanent home' for Classic players.

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PC GamesN

World of Warcraft Forever is the MMORPG's "Classic Plus," and its beta is imminent

Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft Forever, a new permanent "Classic Plus" version of the MMORPG, at Blizzcon 2026. This iteration aims to blend the original World of Warcraft Classic experience with modern advancements, featuring a level cap of 60 indefinitely, new quests, dungeons, raids, and visual overhauls. The beta begins September 17, with the full launch on November 4.

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Retro Gamer

World of Warcraft: Forever is a whole new WoW game launching in November that'll live alongside Classic and Vanilla

Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new version of the MMORPG launching November 4, which will exist alongside World of Warcraft: Classic and Vanilla. Executive producer Holly Longdale described it as a "new beginning that never ends" and a "Classic Plus" iteration, with a beta starting September 17.

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Gamespot

WoW Forever Will Add All-New Content To Classic Azeroth This November

Blizzard Entertainment announced WoW Forever, a new iteration of WoW Classic that will introduce new content such as zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and a playable race to the original Azeroth continents. The game aims to provide a continuous experience without raising the level cap beyond 60, focusing on the journey and social aspects. A beta launches September 17, with the full release on November 4.

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PC Gamer

The WoW 'Classic+' rumors were true: World of Warcraft: Forever promises to be another timeline's…

Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new branch of the MMORPG that revisits the 2004 launch era with new content and an expanded map. Unlike World of Warcraft: Classic, Forever will explore untold stories and introduce new zones, dungeons, raids, and playable races, aiming to offer a fresh experience while retaining the original game's spirit. The game is set to launch on November 4 and will be playable at BlizzCon.

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