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Developers of World of Warcraft: Forever have announced significant visual updates to the new Skyborne race. This decision follows passionate community feedback regarding the models, which the team acknowledged were dissonant with the game's established early MMO aesthetic.
The adjustments involve modifying both versions of the Skyborne elves to better align with legacy races. Changes include removing model softness, reducing colour saturation, and incorporating more detailed fur textures. Additionally, the team is developing new standard definition models, which are currently scheduled for release in early 2027.
Player reception to these changes has been largely positive. On the Blizzard forums, users praised the improved druid forms and the overall visual direction. Reddit users have also expressed appreciation for the development team's responsiveness, noting that these updates, alongside other adjustments like modified character creator headshots, demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the game's classic feel.
While World of Warcraft: Forever is currently in beta, it has seen high demand, necessitating an increase in server capacity. The full version of the game is scheduled to launch on 4th November.
