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WikiAdmin: Update written Forever notices and independently sourced quest references

2026-10-25T15:09:00Z

Update written Forever notices and independently sourced quest references

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			<div class="fw-notice">Beta instructions below are historical. See [[Beta closure (October 23, 2026)\|the closure notice]].</div>
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 8 October 2026.''' Start with the [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] and [[Beta known issues]] before planning a test.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 8 October 2026.''' Start with the [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] and [[Beta known issues]] before planning a test.</div>

WikiAdmin: Update sourced Forever launch notices, camping and quest reward references

2026-10-23T00:03:01Z

Update sourced Forever launch notices, camping and quest reward references

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	<div class="fw-notice">For the later developer announcement, see [[Beta update (October 8, 2026)]]. Earlier testing plans below retain their original dates.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">For the later developer announcement, see [[Beta update (October 8, 2026)]]. Earlier testing plans below retain their original dates.</div>

			== Later written notices reviewed 23 October ==
			Read the [[Beta celebration (October 22–23, 2026)\|final beta event notice]], [[Forever stress test (October 2026)\|service follow-ups]] and [[Release roadmap#Notices reviewed 23 October\|later schedule references]]. These are dated announcements. Check their scope before applying event observations to launch guides.

	== Later testing notices ==		== Later testing notices ==

WikiAdmin: Add sourced Forever beta notices, quest references and dungeon rewards; preserve historical snapshots

2026-10-19T17:57:18Z

Add sourced Forever beta notices, quest references and dungeon rewards; preserve historical snapshots

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	<div class="fw-notice">For the later developer announcement, see [[Beta update (October 8, 2026)]]. Earlier testing plans below retain their original dates.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">For the later developer announcement, see [[Beta update (October 8, 2026)]]. Earlier testing plans below retain their original dates.</div>

			== Later testing notices ==
			Read the [[Forever stress test (October 2026)\|stress-test notice]] and [[Beta update (October 16, 2026)\|later developer notes]]. The plans below retain their earlier dates and scope.

	== Install the correct version ==		== Install the correct version ==

WikiAdmin: Improve Forever guides, search, player tools and contributor workflows

2026-10-08T23:38:45Z

Improve Forever guides, search, player tools and contributor workflows

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	The [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] raised the cap to 30.		The [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] raised the cap to 30.

			<div class="fw-notice">For the later developer announcement, see [[Beta update (October 8, 2026)]]. Earlier testing plans below retain their original dates.</div>

	== Install the correct version ==		== Install the correct version ==

WikiAdmin: Refresh sourced Forever beta references and add PvP and Excavation Site research

2026-10-08T14:43:43Z

Refresh sourced Forever beta references and add PvP and Excavation Site research

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	{{Page metadata		{{Page metadata
	\|source_url=https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live		\|source_url=https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live
	\|game_version=Forever beta ~~launch announcement~~ (2026-09-17)		\|game_version=Forever beta access and testing review (2026-10-08)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-10-01		\|reviewed_on=2026-10-08
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 1 October 2026.''' ~~The~~ [[Beta ~~maintenance~~ (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 ~~maintenance announcement~~]] ~~updates the testing schedule. Check its dated status~~ before planning a ~~session~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 8 October 2026.''' Start with the [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] and [[Beta known issues]] before planning a test.</div>

	'''The Forever beta opened on September 17 with a level 20 cap.''' Its launch testing scope included [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. The launch announcement planned a later level 30 phase and a public Server Slam without a date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>		'''The Forever beta opened on September 17 with a level 20 cap.''' Its launch testing scope included [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. The launch announcement planned a later level 30 phase and a public Server Slam without a date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>

	~~See~~ [[Beta ~~maintenance~~ (October 1, 2026)]] ~~for~~ the ~~scheduled level-~~cap ~~increase and regional timing.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/beta-update-maintenance-october-1/2367661 US maintenance notice], 1 October 2026 at 00:17 UTC; checked 09:48 UTC~~.~~</ref>~~		The [[Beta update (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 update]] raised the cap to 30.

	== Install the correct version ==		== Install the correct version ==
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	For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta update (September 24, 2026)\|September 24 update reference]]. Before comparing different talent allocations, check its respec guidance.		For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta update (September 24, 2026)\|September 24 update reference]]. Before comparing different talent allocations, check its respec guidance.

			== Planned Legacy testing grant ==
			On October 1, Blizzard announced plans to give every tester '''16 Legacy Points''' during a future beta week and retain the grant through testing. The post supplies no activation date or promise of launch carryover.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/legacy-points-for-beta-testing/2368776 Legacy testing plan], 1 October 2026 at 21:54 UTC; checked 8 October.</ref> See [[Legacy system]] for normal progression. Player replies claiming receipt do not confirm the timing for every account.

	== Plan a useful session ==		== Plan a useful session ==
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	== September 28 gold-trading clarification ==		== September 28 gold-trading clarification ==
	Blizzard reiterated that real-money gold transactions are prohibited in Forever's beta and after launch. Its September 28 statement describes action against buyers as well as sellers, including removing illicit gold and potentially closing accounts. Recipients may also face action when they knew, or should have known, that transferred gold was illegitimate.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/gold-buying-rules/2364933/43 Gold buying rules, post 43], 28 September 2026 at 20:06 UTC. Original Blizzard post and public JSON reviewed 30 September 2026.</ref> The reply does not establish a penalty for any particular player.		Blizzard reiterated that real-money gold transactions are prohibited in Forever's beta and after launch. Its September 28 statement describes action against buyers as well as sellers, including removing illicit gold and potentially closing accounts. Recipients may also face action when they knew, or should have known, that transferred gold was illegitimate.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/gold-buying-rules/2364933/43 Gold buying rules, post 43], 28 September 2026 at 20:06 UTC. Original Blizzard post and public JSON reviewed 30 September 2026.</ref> The reply does not establish a penalty for any particular player.

			=== October 1 follow-up ===
			Blizzard subsequently reported action against beta botting, gold purchasing, and knowing receipt of illicit gold, and announced a forthcoming warning for trades with strangers.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/actions-taken-against-botting-and-rmt/2368705 Actions taken against botting and RMT], 1 October 2026 at 21:05 UTC; checked 8 October.</ref> This announcement does not identify a penalty for a named player or establish when the warning became visible.

	== Share evidence ==		== Share evidence ==

WikiAdmin: Add verified Forever maintenance notice, Hall loot, campfire records and source annotations

2026-10-01T09:58:46Z

Add verified Forever maintenance notice, Hall loot, campfire records and source annotations

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	\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)		\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-30		\|reviewed_on=2026-10-01
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed ~~30 September~~ 2026.''' The testing ~~scope below retains~~ its ~~launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 1 October 2026.''' The [[Beta maintenance (October 1, 2026)\|October 1 maintenance announcement]] updates the testing schedule. Check its dated status before planning a session.</div>

	'''The Forever beta ~~is open~~.''' Its ~~initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes~~ [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. ~~Additional content follows;~~ a public Server Slam ~~is planned~~ without ~~an announced~~ date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>		'''The Forever beta opened on September 17 with a level 20 cap.''' Its launch testing scope included [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. The launch announcement planned a later level 30 phase and a public Server Slam without a date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>

			See [[Beta maintenance (October 1, 2026)]] for the scheduled level-cap increase and regional timing.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/beta-update-maintenance-october-1/2367661 US maintenance notice], 1 October 2026 at 00:17 UTC; checked 09:48 UTC.</ref>

	== Install the correct version ==		== Install the correct version ==
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	For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.		For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.

	For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta update (September 24, 2026)\|September 24 update reference]]. Before comparing different talent allocations, check its respec guidance~~. This review found no primary announcement raising the currently documented cap; level 30 remains a planned phase in the cited launch schedule~~.		For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta update (September 24, 2026)\|September 24 update reference]]. Before comparing different talent allocations, check its respec guidance.

	== Plan a useful session ==		== Plan a useful session ==

WikiAdmin: Add verified Forever quest rewards, food references and build 70124 comparison

2026-09-30T03:11:27Z

Add verified Forever quest rewards, food references and build 70124 comparison

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	\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)		\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-29		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-30
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 29 September 2026.''' The testing scope below retains its launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 30 September 2026.''' The testing scope below retains its launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately.</div>

	'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>		'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>
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	The [[Beta known issues#September 27 queue correction\|September 27 queue correction]] covers a specific queue-filling fault. Keep fresh connection reports separate from that dated resolution.		The [[Beta known issues#September 27 queue correction\|September 27 queue correction]] covers a specific queue-filling fault. Keep fresh connection reports separate from that dated resolution.

			== September 28 gold-trading clarification ==
			Blizzard reiterated that real-money gold transactions are prohibited in Forever's beta and after launch. Its September 28 statement describes action against buyers as well as sellers, including removing illicit gold and potentially closing accounts. Recipients may also face action when they knew, or should have known, that transferred gold was illegitimate.<ref>Kaivax, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/gold-buying-rules/2364933/43 Gold buying rules, post 43], 28 September 2026 at 20:06 UTC. Original Blizzard post and public JSON reviewed 30 September 2026.</ref> The reply does not establish a penalty for any particular player.

	== Share evidence ==		== Share evidence ==

WikiAdmin: Add verified Forever item sets, vendor references and written beta updates

2026-09-29T06:07:19Z

Add verified Forever item sets, vendor references and written beta updates

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	\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)		\|game_version=Forever beta launch announcement (2026-09-17)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-27		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-29
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 27 September 2026.''' The testing scope below retains its launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 29 September 2026.''' The testing scope below retains its launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately.</div>

	'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>		'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>
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	Use [[Game access]] for entitlement checks and [[Beta known issues#Community troubleshooting reports\|community troubleshooting reports]] for dated reports with their limitations. A report that an error occurred yesterday is not a live server-status check.		Use [[Game access]] for entitlement checks and [[Beta known issues#Community troubleshooting reports\|community troubleshooting reports]] for dated reports with their limitations. A report that an error occurred yesterday is not a live server-status check.

			The [[Beta known issues#September 27 queue correction\|September 27 queue correction]] covers a specific queue-filling fault. Keep fresh connection reports separate from that dated resolution.

	== Share evidence ==		== Share evidence ==

WikiAdmin: Refresh sourced Forever beta talents, spells, class guides, quests and dated developer updates

2026-09-27T05:57:58Z

Refresh sourced Forever beta talents, spells, class guides, quests and dated developer updates

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	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-20		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-27
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 20 September 2026.''' ~~This guide combines Blizzard's published~~ testing scope ~~with a practical checklist for documenting your session~~. ~~Availability can change during~~ testing.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta guide · reviewed 27 September 2026.''' The testing scope below retains its launch-source date. Later update references and the testing checklist are reviewed separately.</div>

	'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>		'''The Forever beta is open.''' Its initial cap is '''level 20''', with '''30''' planned later. Week one includes [[Skyborne]], [[Zephras Isle]], [[Hall of Thanes]] (13–18), [[Ruins of Lordaeron]] (15–20), and zone content through level 20. Additional content follows; a public Server Slam is planned without an announced date. October 21 is the last full testing day.<ref name="beta">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304160/the-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-live The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live], 17 September 2026. Rechecked 20 September 2026.</ref>
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	For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.		For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.

	For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta ~~client~~ update (September 22, 2026)\|~~client~~ update reference]]. ~~The initial availability statement above retains~~ its ~~own source date~~.		For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta update (September 24, 2026)\|September 24 update reference]]. Before comparing different talent allocations, check its respec guidance. This review found no primary announcement raising the currently documented cap; level 30 remains a planned phase in the cited launch schedule.

	== Plan a useful session ==		== Plan a useful session ==

WikiAdmin: Update Forever references from official written posts and reviewed beta data

2026-09-23T05:38:24Z

Update Forever references from official written posts and reviewed beta data

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:38, 23 September 2026
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	For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.		For XP comparisons, use [[Leveling and experience]] to distinguish developer intentions, perk descriptions, and measured results.

			For dated changes after the launch announcement, see [[Beta changes]] and the [[Beta client update (September 22, 2026)\|client update reference]]. The initial availability statement above retains its own source date.

	== Plan a useful session ==		== Plan a useful session ==