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The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever

Blizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, fulfilling long-standing rumors of a "Classic+" experience. The game introduces the Skyborne race, which requires a $30 purchase, sparking backlash from players who label them "cash elves." Developers revealed at BlizzCon 2026 that the project focuses on group play, progression, and item updates. While the game expands the original experience, developers stated that the existence of World of Warcraft: Forever makes the creation of a World of Warcraft 2 unlikely.

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  • ✓ World of Warcraft: Forever is the official title for the rumored Classic+ project.
  • ✓ The Skyborne race is available for a $30 purchase.
  • ✓ BlizzCon 2026 featured a deep-dive panel covering item updates, progression, and group play for the title.
  • ✓ Developers stated that World of Warcraft: Forever makes a WoW 2 unlikely.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever and its paid Skyborne race during a BlizzCon 2026 deep-dive panel.

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  1. Blizzard confirms World of Warcraft: Forever as "Classic+" successor

    Blizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, fulfilling long-standing rumors of a "Classic+" experience. The game introduces the Skyborne race, which requires a $30 purchase, sparking backlash from players who label them "cash elves." Developers revealed at BlizzCon 2026 that the project focuses on group play, progression, and item updates. While the game expands the original experience, developers stated that the existence of World of Warcraft: Forever makes the creation of a World of Warcraft 2 unlikely.

    Why it matters

    The project addresses years of community demand for a version of the game that adds new content to the original era. It serves as a bridge between the classic experience and modern expansions.

    What is confirmed

    • World of Warcraft: Forever is the official title for the rumored Classic+ project.
    • The Skyborne race is available for a $30 purchase.
    • BlizzCon 2026 featured a deep-dive panel covering item updates, progression, and group play for the title.
    • Developers stated that World of Warcraft: Forever makes a WoW 2 unlikely.

    What to watch next

    • Official release date for World of Warcraft: Forever
    • Blizzard response to player backlash regarding Skyborne pricing
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. www.eurogamer.net — Video Game News - Eurogamer.net
    2. MMORPG.com — WoW Forever's New Skyborne Race Is Locked Behind A $30 Purchase
    3. Eurogamer.net — The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever
    4. Blizzard News — World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap
    5. Windows Central — World of Warcraft keeps adding elves, and Blizzard says there’s a good reason
    6. IGN — World of Warcraft: Forever Devs Explain Why the Game Makes WoW 2 Unlikely
    7. IGN Nordic — ‘World of Warcraft Forever needs to truly be forever’ – Interview
    8. Massively Overpowered — Fans raise a ruckus over the paywalling of World of Warcraft Forever’s Skyborne ‘cash elves’
    9. Massively Overpowered — BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever’s deep-dive panel talks group play, progression, and item updates
    10. blizzardwatch.com — How does World of Warcraft: Forever fit into current Warcraft lore?
    11. www.vice.com — Lies of P Wizard of Oz Sequel Title Reportedly Leaked
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