WoW Forever FAQ: Servers, Beta and Gameplay

Darkspear Islands: what is the new battleground?

A new 15-versus-15 battleground. It combines control points with flag capture and defense. [source]

Blizzard has announced changes to Honor. The game page identifies Honor among the revised systems. [source]

What about Hardcore?

Hardcore is on the official roadmap. The recap lists it among updates after the initial raid unlock. [source]

A roadmap entry confirms a plan, not a release date. Keep it separate from the launch schedule until Blizzard publishes a specific opening date.

Can I use an old Classic build?

Classes and specializations are being revised. Blizzard announces new abilities and talent updates. [source] [source]

An old Classic build can be a reference, but it is not a Forever-tested recommendation. We have not published class rankings or addon compatibility claims based on pre-beta assumptions.

No beta build number has been verified for this atlas. The published testing window has not begun at this verification.

Will future updates reset my gear?

Forever is planned to grow through continuing updates. Blizzard describes an enduring world, rather than a seasonal mode. [source] [source]

Future tier progression and catch-up rules need verification. The official roadmap is not a complete gearing specification.

The continuing-world announcement does not settle future catch-up rules or promise that a particular item stays best forever. Read the Classic comparison for the distinction between announced changes and assumptions.