WoW Forever — Race to World First
World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026 — a new, horizontal-progression way to play built on the original 2004 vanilla client, permanently capped at level 60. Instead of a new expansion raising the cap, Blizzard adds new zones, dungeons, and raids on top of classic Azeroth. The first raid tier, and the first real race to world first in this mode, opens December 9, 2026. PullCount will track it live once it begins — this page covers everything confirmed so far.
Barrow Deeps
Beneath Mount Hyjal
10-player
8 bosses
Hyjal Summit
Mount Hyjal
20-player
13 bosses
Onyxia's Lair
Dustwallow Marsh
40-player
1 bosses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World of Warcraft: Forever?
A new, horizontal-progression way to play WoW built on the original 2004 vanilla client, with a permanent level 60 cap. New zones, dungeons, and raids arrive over time instead of new expansions. It launches November 4, 2026, included with any existing WoW subscription.
When do WoW Forever raids open?
December 9, 2026 — about five weeks after launch. Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit, and Onyxia's Lair all open simultaneously.
What raid sizes does WoW Forever use?
Variable, not retail's fixed 20-player Mythic format. Every tier gets at least one 10-player and one 20-player raid; 40-player raids only appear in some tiers. No Flex raiding at launch.
Will PullCount track the WoW Forever race to world first?
Yes, live tracking begins when the first raid tier opens December 9, 2026. Check back closer to that date, or see the retail Race to World First tracker in the meantime.