Another week has passed and it was a big one! A brand new version of WoW arrived, as Forever had a very smooth launch. The week was all about it, of course, as we have articles covering the basics, the massively improved controller support, and the changes between Forever and Classic. We also got a new Twitch Drop in the form of the campfire-changing Pouch of Violet Dust. Blizzard also reminded us of the community Discord, as well as shared the making-of video for the new legendary staff!
Azeroth has a new home, and the adventure is just getting started! This week in WoW Weekly, discover that World of Warcraft: Forever is now live, join the ongoing conversations on Discord both in and out of the game, explore another way to play with gamepad support, and more.
World of Warcraft: Forever Now Live!
Whether you’re stepping into World of Warcraft for the first time or finding your way back to Azeroth, there’s a place for you in World of Warcraft: Forever. Explore a new and reimagined Azeroth at your own pace, discover new places or revisit old favorites, and meet fellow adventurers along the way. This permanent home alongside modern and Classic WoW puts community first and makes the journey as meaningful as the destination.
WoW: Forever—What’s New and What Feels Familiar
From a well-fought battle to a look that feels uniquely yours, the moments that matter in WoW are personal. World of Warcraft: Forever gives you another setting for those interests, whether you play the modern game, prefer Classic, haven’t logged in for a while, or are getting to know Warcraft for the first time.
Here’s a look at the controls, content, and character choices that can help you decide what you’d like to try.
Stay Connected in World of Warcraft with Discord
Keep the conversation going in modern World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft: Forever with Discord account linking and guild chat mirroring. Whether you’re coordinating your next raid run, recruiting more players for PvP, or catching up with your guildmates, you can send messages between Discord and your guild chat.
Your next adventure starts with a conversation. Link your accounts, rally your guild, and stay connected wherever your journey takes you.
Explore WoW: Forever with a Gamepad
A spell to cast, an ally to heal, a well-earned reward to collect—there’s plenty to keep you busy in Azeroth. If you prefer a gamepad, World of Warcraft: Forever gives you another way to join the action.
In World of Warcraft: Forever, we’ve refined targeting, casting, looting, and menu navigation for gamepads while keeping the familiar feel players have come to know.
Set Your Campfire Ablaze with the Pouch of Violet Dust!
Watch any eligible World of Warcraft streams on Twitch.tv to claim the Pouch of Violet Dust toy to enhance your campfire and spread the benefits of camaraderie in World of Warcraft: Forever.
Start Time: November 4, at 4:30 pm PST
End Time: November 12, at 4:30 pm PST
This ephemeral item is only available in WoW: Forever and can only be used during the “WoW: Forever Launch Celebration” event period, after which the toy will be removed from players’ collections and will no longer be available in-game.
Click the button for more details, FAQs, and how to link your Twitch account.
WoW: Forever– Watch Forging Forever
Witness the creation of World of Warcraft: Forever’s first legendary: Taldramir, the Whispering Wood, forged by Wētā, wielded by adventurers like you.
Let us journey alongside you, regale you with tales of adventure in faraway places, map out roads less traveled, and direct your gaze toward the legendary challenges that await. Return each week to the World of Warcraft news site, where we’ll uncover your destiny together.
