Forever Beta: Stress Test, Extension, and New System Details

Published October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026

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Blizzard took the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta offline for a stress test, announced its return and an extension, and published fresh details on the Campfire system alongside class commentary on Protection Paladins.

Beta Taken Offline for a Stress Test

Blizzard announced that the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta would be going offline shortly in order to prepare for a stress test scheduled for the same day. Blizzard also announced that they are working on bringing the Beta back and that it will return shortly.

Beta Extended

According to Eurogamer, the World of Warcraft: Forever Beta has been extended. The report also notes that community members are mourning the loss of their hunter pets.

Campfire System Explained

Blizzard published a blog post breaking down the Campfire system in World of Warcraft: Forever. The post explains how camping works and details the buffs that each profession can provide at a campfire.

Protection Paladins Under the Microscope

With the stress test approaching and the beta's official end just days away at the time, Wowhead's Prot Paladin expert Riyani shared an assessment of the class's current state in World of Warcraft: Forever.