WoW: Forever Raid & Content Schedule

Every date Blizzard has announced for World of Warcraft: Forever – launch, the nine new dungeons, the December 9 raids and the roadmap through summer 2027.

Updated 1 November 2026Checked for patch pre-launch (Nov 1, 2026)8 sources
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Forever launches on November 4, 2026 with a new world, nine new dungeons and a new battleground. The first three raids follow on December 9, and Blizzard has shown a roadmap through summer 2027. Everything below is what Blizzard has announced so far – dates for the 2027 updates are only seasons, and we'll update this page as they're confirmed. Use the buttons to filter by type.

Road to launch5At launch – the world8At launch – new dungeons9First raids – December 93After launch – no date yet2Roadmap – spring 20274Roadmap – summer 20275

Road to launch

September – November 2026 · 5 items
BlizzCon reveal
Launch event · September 12, 2026 · Forever announced at BlizzCon
Beta
Launch event · September 17 – October 21, 2026 · level cap 20, later 30 · wiped before launch
Early name reservation
Launch event · October 27 – November 3 · upgrade-pack owners, up to three characters
Global launch
Launch event · November 4, 2026 · 3:00 p.m. PST / 23:00 UTC
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Invite-A-Friend week
Launch event · November 4–11 · invited friends play free without a subscription

At launch – the world

November 4, 2026 · 8 items
Zephras Isle
Zone · Skyborne starting zone, levels 1–12 · needs an upgrade pack
Riverglades
Zone · Over 150 quests · mid-30s to mid-40s
Mount Hyjal
Zone · New zone · the Barrow Deeps raid lies inside it
Darkwhisper Gorge
Zone · New area opened up for Forever
Shen'dralas
Zone · New area in Forever
Battle for the Darkspear Islands
PvP · New 15v15 battleground off Dustwallow Marsh · control points plus a flag
Camping
Feature · Campfire with up to three profession-crafted camp features for group buffs
Legacy system
Feature · Account-wide challenges, perks and rewards

At launch – new dungeons

November 4, 2026 · 9 items
Hall of Thanes
Dungeon · Ironforge · levels 13–18
Ruins of Lordaeron
Dungeon · Lordaeron · levels 15–20
Wetlands dig site
Dungeon · Wetlands · the excavation above Whelgar's Excavation
City of Dalaran
Dungeon · Alterac
Drowned City
Dungeon · Stranglethorn Vale
Krol'dok Stronghold
Dungeon · Riverglades
Alcaz Prison
Dungeon · Dustwallow Marsh
Blackmaw Hold
Dungeon · Azshara
Shaper's Terrace
Dungeon · Un'Goro Crater

First raids – December 9

December 9, 2026 · 3 items
Barrow Deeps
Raid · 10 players · 8 bosses · beneath Mount Hyjal · weekly reset
Hyjal Summit
Raid · 20 players · 13 bosses · weekly reset
Onyxia's Lair
Raid · 40 players · needs the Drakefire Amulet attunement

After launch – no date yet

TBA · 2 items
Hardcore ruleset
Feature · Confirmed for some time after launch
Legendary and tier sets
Feature · Confirmed by Blizzard, details to come

Roadmap – spring 2027

Planned · 4 items
Two new raids
Raid · One 10-player and one 20-player raid
Two new dungeons
Dungeon · Plus new quests and a new zone
Legendary questline
Feature · A new legendary questline
PvP season refresh
PvP · A PvP season refresh

Roadmap – summer 2027

Planned · 5 items
Revamped iconic raid
Raid · A classic raid rebuilt for Forever
New raid
Raid · Another new raid
Two more dungeons
Dungeon · Plus expanded world content
PvP refresh
PvP · Another PvP season update
Professions and Legacy updates
Feature · Updates to professions and the Legacy system

Section images: official World of Warcraft: Forever videos (World of Warcraft / YouTube).

Before the raids open

Five weeks to levelRaids open on December 9, giving you just over a month after launch to reach level 60 and gear up in dungeons.
Start the Onyxia attunement earlyOnyxia's Lair needs the Drakefire Amulet – a 10-step questline for the Alliance and 12 steps for the Horde.
Smaller raids firstBarrow Deeps needs only 10 players, so smaller guilds and friend groups can raid from day one of the raid unlock.

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