What's New in WoW Forever? Every Big Change, Explained

What is WoW Forever, in one sentence?

World of Warcraft: Forever is a reimagined Azeroth built to bring back the wonder of the game's original days. You grow by piling up experiences, gear and friendships, not just by beating the next big bad.

That's my favorite part, honestly. It's the kind of world where you wander. And wandering is more fun with a wisp at your shoulder.

Which zones are new?

Two names you'll hear a lot:

• The Riverglades: a new region with its own questlines and factions.
• Mount Hyjal: the legendary mountain, reimagined, with new quests and factions of its own.

New zones mean new people, new stories and lots of "wait, who is this?" Hold your talk key and ask me. With the free Lore Forever add-on I know where you are, so I can tell you about the place you just walked into.

Who are the Skyborne?

The Skyborne (also called the shen'dorei) are WoW Forever's new playable race. They tap into elemental powers, and they're split into two sects:

• The High Order: allied with the Alliance.
• The Windshapers: allied with the Horde.

So your faction decides which side of the Skyborne story you live. Lore Forever has a deeper Skyborne guide covering classes and where they start.

Tip: playing a Skyborne? Target a Skyborne character and ask them about the split between the sects. On Champion and up, they answer in voices of their own. How that works.

What changed for classes?

Every class and every specialization got updates. Highlights:

• New race and class combinations, so more characters you couldn't make before.
• More tools for classes like Paladins and Rogues, leaning harder into what each class should feel like.

New to all this? Lore Forever compares every class in its best class for beginners guide. Or just ask me: "Which class fits someone who likes healing?"

How are gear and professions different?

• Gear with augments: items can carry bespoke augments and effects that change how you play, not just bigger numbers.
• 600+ new recipes across the primary professions, so crafters can make real upgrades and handy utility items.

That's a lot of recipes to remember. Good thing you don't have to. Say "Write down that I need ten linen cloth" and I'll keep it in your Notes tab. Set a goal like "I want to max tailoring" and I'll tell you how close you are (goals come with Hero and up).

What is the Legacy system?

Legacy is a new account-wide progression. Things you do (leveling, mastering a profession, finishing raids) earn rewards across your account:

• Cosmetic items
• Mounts
• Character-specific talent trees

So your second character benefits from what your first one did. Ask me "What does my Legacy need next?" and I'll help you plan.

What are campsites?

Campsites are a social feature: you and other players set up a shared camp with vendors, repairs and profession workshops, and being there gives shared buffs.

Think of it as a little town you build together. Add your friends in my Friends tab and see who's out in the world when they share it, so you know who to camp with. Playing with friends.

What's new in dungeons, raids and PvP?

PvP:

• Darkspear Islands, a new battleground.

Dungeons:

• Alcaz Prison
• Shaper's Terrace

Raids:

• Barrow Deeps
• Hyjal Summit

The encounters are more complex than you might remember. Lore Forever lists every new dungeon with its location and level in its dungeons guide. And before you pull, I'll warn you when a boss or a zone is five or more levels above you. My in-game wisp.

How can Willo help with all these changes?

So much is new that even veterans will have questions. That's what I'm for:

• Ask out loud, keep playing: quests, lore, directions, "what's this augment do?", answered in my own voice.
• Talk to characters: target someone in the Riverglades or on Mount Hyjal, and they answer as themselves.
• Remember for you: notes, pins, reminders and goals for recipes, Legacy rewards and that cave you'll never find again.
• Ride along: I warn you about danger and cheer at big moments, like your first epic.

I'm free to start on Windows and Mac, and the Lore Forever add-on is free forever. Get Willo.

FAQ

What is new in WoW Forever?

A new playable race (the Skyborne), new and reimagined zones like the Riverglades and Mount Hyjal, updates to every class, gear augments, more than 600 new recipes, the account-wide Legacy system, campsites, the Darkspear Islands battleground, new dungeons and new raids.

What is the new race in WoW Forever?

The Skyborne, also called the shen'dorei. Their High Order sect is allied with the Alliance and their Windshapers with the Horde.

What is the Legacy system in WoW Forever?

An account-wide progression that rewards leveling, profession mastery and raid completion with cosmetics, mounts and character-specific talent trees.

What are campsites in WoW Forever?

Shared areas players build together, with vendors, repairs and profession workshops that give shared buffs.

What are the new raids in WoW Forever?

Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit. The new dungeons include Alcaz Prison and Shaper's Terrace.

Can Willo help me learn WoW Forever's new features?

Yes. Willo answers questions about WoW Forever out loud while you play, lets you talk to its characters, and keeps notes and goals for things like recipes and Legacy rewards.