First raid unlock
Blizzard's current roadmap says new raids unlock on 9 December 2026, giving players time to reach level 60 and prepare.
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Endgame begins after the journey
Forever's endgame is intended to grow over time rather than arrive as one fixed launch package. This page will follow that phased structure.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION · UPDATED 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Built to expand
Blizzard has announced Hyjal Summit as a 20-player raid and the Barrow Deeps as a maximum-level 10-player challenge. New raids are scheduled to unlock on 9 December 2026, with further raids and a revamped iconic raid planned later.
Verified encounter guides
Boss mechanics, preparation and loot recommendations will be added when the encounters and tuning can be checked reliably.
Raids provide 3 launch Legacy Points.
Three launch Legacy challenges come from raiding: defeating Onyxia, all 13 Hyjal Summit bosses and all 8 Barrow Deeps bosses. These points contribute to the same account-wide Legacy total and reward track as levelling, professions and PvP.
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Confirmed facts now. Tuning later.
This page uses confirmed Blizzard information for the stable foundation. Beta-sensitive recommendations will be added only when they can be checked rather than guessed.
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