New zones and travel

Source: View source Version: BlizzCon preview (2026-09) Review: Source checked

The previews in Zones identify destinations to investigate. This guide records announced connections and explains what still needs to be checked before following a detailed route.

Ship travel illustrated in Blizzard’s Forever recap. The pictured dock is not identified as a particular destination. © Blizzard Entertainment. Forever Found Photos panel recap, 2026-09-13.

Announced ship connections

Connection	Status
Stormwind Harbor – Auberdine	Announced
Menethil – Southshore – Auberdine	Announced
Steamwheedle, Tanaris – Powderfuse Port	Announced

These are connection summaries, not measured sailing schedules or coordinates.

Choose a destination

• Zephras Isle — starting-area reference.
• Riverglades — region and port context.
• Shen'dralas — regional approach and story reference.
• Mount Hyjal — outdoor-region preview.

Build a dependable route

Record each leg separately: departure landmark, map and coordinates, transport used, arrival landmark, and the build tested. Add faction and access conditions only if observed. For dungeon travel, distinguish the outdoor gathering point from the actual instance portal.

A screenshot should identify its game version and location. An unlabelled Classic map cannot establish a Forever entrance; a diagram of connections cannot establish distance or terrain.

Maps

This guide has no verified coordinate map. Source-linked screenshots can support future annotations, but the wiki has not reproduced a map or fabricated zone geometry.

Evidence and limits

Reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is a preview reference, not an in-game check. No travel times, dock coordinates, or efficient leveling itinerary have been verified.