What's actually different
Only what's verified: every change below has a source. Everything else in the database is original-game data, labelled Classic data until a Forever version is confirmed.
- 12
- professions changed
- 6
- new campsite objects named
- 11
- new dungeons & raids
- 0
- items & recipes verified new
Changed professions
- AlchemyChanged in Forever
- BlacksmithingChanged in Forever
- EnchantingChanged in Forever
- Gains three campsite objects through the new Camping system. Fact →
- EngineeringChanged in Forever
- Gains three campsite objects through the new Camping system. Fact →
- HerbalismChanged in Forever
- LeatherworkingChanged in Forever
- MiningChanged in Forever
- SkinningChanged in Forever
- TailoringChanged in Forever
- CookingChanged in Forever
- First AidChanged in Forever
- Gains three campsite objects through the new Camping system. Fact →
- FishingChanged in Forever
- Gains three campsite objects through the new Camping system. Fact →
New in Forever
Campsite objects
- Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing · Campsite buff: increases Attack Power.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
- Faction BannerTailoring · Campsite buff: increases Spirit.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
- Incense CandleHerbalism · Campsite buff: increases Intellect.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
- Alchemy LabAlchemy · Alchemy workspace at the campsite.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
- Tanning RackLeatherworking · Required for more advanced Leatherworking recipes.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
- Upgraded CampfiresCooking · Allow five or ten objects at a camp, up from three on a Basic Campfire.Official source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
Dungeons & raids
- Hall of Thanes
- Ruins of Lordaeron
- Excavation Site
- City of Dalaran
- Blackmaw Hold
- Drowned City
- Krol'dok Stronghold
- Alcaz Prison
- Shaper's Terrace
- Hyjal Summit · raid
- Barrow Deeps · raid
Not yet verified
No item or recipe has a verified Forever change yet. Blizzard announced 600+ new recipes but hasn't published them; each is added here once it's confirmed.
Economy rules that differ
- No WoW TokenDev confirmed: Direct statement from a Blizzard developer, including interviews hosted by reputable third parties.
Forever will not have the WoW Token, so gold cannot be bought with real money through the game.
- No paid character boostsDev confirmed: Direct statement from a Blizzard developer, including interviews hosted by reputable third parties.
Forever will not sell character boosts.
- Four rulesetsOfficial source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
Normal, PvP and Roleplaying rulesets at launch; Hardcore arrives after launch. Horde and Alliance remain separate and cannot group.
- Legacy Points are account-wideOfficial source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
At launch each character can spend up to 16 points in its Legacy Trees, from up to 65 Legacy Points. Collections and Legacy Points are account-wide across rulesets, except Hardcore.
- Reagent Economy removes class reagentsOfficial source: Directly published on a Blizzard-owned source.
The Legacy talent Reagent Economy removes reagent requirements from class abilities.