WoW: Forever's new Riverglades zone feels more like The Burning Crusade+ than Classic+, and you know what, I'm absolutely okay with that

After spending countless hours immersed in WoW: Forever, it's a relief to have a job that allows me to write about it. My journey to level 40 brought me to The Riverglades, one of the zone's unique creations, released in November. As we explored the zone together, we were struck by how it seemed more reminiscent of The Burning Crusade than Classic World of Warcraft.

With a vast array of quests, Riverglades stood out for its quest density and intricate branching paths, reminiscent of Outland. One quest led us underground, only to emerge in an open cavern filled with shadow-infused ogres and cunning women, seemingly pulled straight from The Burning Crusade. The Riverglades also featured swampy flats dotted with orcish poachers, evoking memories of Nagrand without the floating islands.

While I hope Forever maintains its more vanilla elements, I found the nostalgic experience of The Riverglades to be a delightful surprise.