What's next for the Forever economy
Dated catalysts that can move supply or demand. Each event is sourced; which markets it may affect is ForeverEcon analysis, and measured effects appear once live tracking begins.
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- in 45 daysLaunchWoW Forever launches
Global launch at 3:00 p.m. PST. ForeverEcon live market tracking begins.
ForeverEcon analysis
Every market opens at once. In a fresh economy, leveling-era goods — low-level materials, bags, food and bandages — are usually the first to trade in volume, and thin early listings let prices swing widely.
Potentially affected:MiningHerbalismSkinningCookingFirst AidTailoringOre & MetalHerbsLeatherClothConsumablesOur interpretation — not confirmed game behavior. Measured effects appear once live tracking begins.
- in 80 daysRaid unlockHyjal Summit and Barrow Deeps open
Forever's new raids unlock: Hyjal Summit (20-player) and Barrow Deeps (10-player).
ForeverEcon analysis
Raiding consumes flasks, potions, food and enchants, so raid openings add demand for them and their reagents. Variables to watch: raid participation and reagent supply.
Potentially affected:AlchemyCookingEnchantingFlask of the TitansFlask of Supreme PowerBlack LotusMajor Healing PotionMajor Mana PotionConsumablesHerbsEnchantingOur interpretation — not confirmed game behavior. Measured effects appear once live tracking begins.
- RulesetHardcore ruleset arrives
The Hardcore ruleset becomes available after launch. Collections and Legacy Points don't carry across to it.
ForeverEcon analysis
A new ruleset could form a separate market that starts from nothing, if auction houses are split by ruleset (not yet known).
Our interpretation — not confirmed game behavior. Measured effects appear once live tracking begins.
Past
- todayBetaForever beta begins
Beta testing started. Recipes, Blueprints and economy details seen in beta can change before launch.