Blizzard's Big BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony Mic Drop Is World of Warcraft Forever

At Blizzard's BlizzCon 2026, the company announced World of Warcraft Forever, a "Classic Plus" MMO developed by the World of Warcraft Classic team. Set during the first year of World of Warcraft, the game features three new zones, several overhauled zones, over 1,000 quests, nine new dungeons, and a new race. A cinematic was shown during the Opening Ceremony, confirming the November 4 release date.

Additionally, World of Warcraft: Midnight, called Eclipse, received a teaser cinematic and gameplay trailer. The final chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, The Last Titan, is also being developed.

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