The WoW 'Classic+' rumors were true: World of Warcraft: Forever promises to be another timeline's bizzarro version of the MMO
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Blizzard is launching World of Warcraft: Forever, a new iteration aimed squarely at players who prefer the original vanilla experience. The project addresses long-standing demand from classic WoW enthusiasts seeking an alternative to the current live game's direction. A beta begins this week, signaling an imminent release window for what appears to be Blizzard's latest attempt to serve multiple MMO audiences simultaneously.
- Forever targets vanilla WoW players with a dedicated new version rather than seasonal resets or server types.
- Beta access launches immediately, indicating a near-term public release.
- The announcement follows years of community speculation about a permanent classic-focused alternative.
Blizzard is betting that locking in a separate vanilla timeline keeps classic diehards invested without compromising retail WoW's evolution.
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Polygon
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Blizzard Officially Reveals 'WoW Classic Plus' as World of Warcraft Forever
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PC Gamer
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The WoW 'Classic+' rumors were true: World of Warcraft: Forever promises to be another timeline's bizzarro version of the MMO
It's out soon, too, with a beta starting this week.