Podcast Episode 7 and Developer Comments
The WoW: Forever podcast released its seventh episode, described as a lore-focused installment. Within that episode, Blizzard confirmed that the Scarlet Enclave raid, previously exclusive to Season of Discovery, will eventually return in WoW: Forever.
Also from episode 7, Josh Greenfield addressed the topic of locking character creation on PvP rulesets. He commented specifically on Horde players who have not yet created a character on most PvP and RP-PVP realms, telling them to "start making other arrangements."
Class Changes and Gameplay Updates
Blizzard confirmed that Enhancement Shaman class changes are now live in WoW: Forever.
A new Weekly Quest is available for players who reach max level, rewarding a random amount of gold up to 100 Gold.
Players have also found that partying with other players allows use of their Cozy Sleeping Bags to receive the same experience buff, offering an alternative to the long process of obtaining one's own.
Bugs and Discoveries
A bug has been reported involving Dual Spec: once learned, logging out can randomly trigger an issue that wipes abilities from the Action Bars.
Players discovered a new high-level Battle Mage weapon named Wit's Edge. Separately, a pair of boots was found in the Drowned City loot table that appears to reference The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Interviews and Outside Coverage
In an interview with But Why Tho?, Mike Nuthals and Tim Jones discussed WoW: Forever, touching on the possibility of catch-up mechanics and the game's economy.
A YouTube video titled "Why WoW Forever Broke Every Record (Not Just Nostalgia)" was also published.
Separately, Eurogamer.net reported on an issue affecting WoW: Forever players in Australia and New Zealand who are struggling to get sunlight, for reasons unrelated to typical MMO complaints.