What WoW: Forever's Class Changes Mean for Players
Players hoping for more flexible class roles will have to wait, but the classic class identity remains intact for launch, with some Season of Discovery favorites making the cut.
Players hoping for more flexible class roles will have to wait, but the classic class identity remains intact for launch, with some Season of Discovery favorites making the cut.
Key points - WoW: Forever will not include Shaman or Warlock tanks at launch, senior designer Josh Greenfield confirmed. - Blizzard toned down experimental roles from Season of Discovery to keep original WoW class identity. - Some Season of Discovery content, like new class quests and Undermine Reals, will appear in Forever. - Shaman tanking in the beta lacks a true taunt and strong mitigation, similar to vanilla WoW. - WoW: Forever launches on November 4, with beta available for preorders of the Skyborne elf race.
Timeline - BlizzCon 2026: Hands-on with WoW: Forever, including controller support. - November 4: Full release of WoW: Forever.
FAQ
Q: Will Shaman or Warlock ever be able to tank in WoW: Forever? A: Greenfield said "never say never," but no plans for launch. The door is open for future updates.
Q: What Season of Discovery content is in WoW: Forever? A: New class quests, Undermine Reals currency, and the cozy-sleeping bag quest chain have carried over.
Q: How can I play the WoW: Forever beta? A: The beta is ongoing for those who preorder the game's new Skyborne elf race.
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