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Blizzard has initiated a survey regarding the potential addition of 11 new character classes to World of Warcraft: Forever, which is scheduled for official launch on November 4, 2026. This project features an alternative timeline where the level cap remains fixed at 60, moving away from traditional vertical progression.
The proposed classes include archetypes such as the Bard, which would function as a support class using musical instruments, and the Witch, capable of deploying cauldrons for buffs. Other concepts listed in the survey include the Tinker, Shadow Hunter, Runic Knight, Illusionist, Warden, and San'layn, alongside classes from later expansions like the Monk.
Integrating these classes presents technical and balance challenges for the 2004-era combat system. Developers must ensure new additions do not render the original eight classes obsolete or disrupt raid encounters like Molten Core. Furthermore, Blizzard plans to implement strict racial restrictions to maintain narrative coherence, such as limiting the Witch to Humans and Undead.
While some players fear these modern concepts may alter the game's original atmosphere, others welcome the potential for new content. If classes receive over 70% approval in the survey, they could be released in a major update around mid-2027, potentially revitalizing the game's economy and starting zones.
