Every new zone in Forever, and where it sits in the 1-60 journey
Four new zones, nine dungeons and three raids opening December 9. Blizzard's latest details fill in the names and level ranges.
Forever adds places to explore throughout the 1–60 journey. Blizzard's latest launch overview names Mount Hyjal, Zephras Isle, the Riverglades and Shen'dralas.
The dungeon names and level ranges below are now confirmed too, replacing the early list we put together from the BlizzCon press kit.
Zephras Isle — levels 1 to 12
The Skyborne starting zone: a floating island built on the Skywall palette, with failing structures and isolated communities as its theme. Skyborne of both factions begin here before continuing into Azeroth proper.
Shen'dralas
Tucked between Mulgore and Desolace. This is the one that will excite lore readers: it centres on the Shen'dralar, features Highborne Prince Tortheldrin, and continues the Gelkis and Magram centaur tribal storylines that vanilla left half-finished.
Geographically it knits together Dire Maul, Razorfen Downs and Maraudon — three dungeons that never had a connecting overworld.
The Riverglades — mid-30s to mid-40s
A large dual-faction zone on the Eastern Kingdoms' east coast, bounded by Redridge Mountains, the Burning Steppes, the Badlands and the Swamp of Sorrows. Blizzard lists over 150 quests on its own, with both human and orc settlements and a neutral goblin port — so expect contested-zone world PvP by design.
It also contains Krol'dok Stronghold, an ogre dungeon in the 40–45 range.
Mount Hyjal — endgame
Set after Archimonde's defeat, with the forest in recovery. This is the level-60 zone: multiple questlines, several reputations to grind, and a mix of solo and group content. Players approach it through Darkwhisper Gorge.
Hyjal carries both new raids. Onyxia's Lair in Dustwallow Marsh joins them when raiding opens:
| Raid | Size |
|---|---|
| Barrow Deeps | 10 players |
| Hyjal Summit | 20 players |
| Onyxia's Lair | 40 players |
All three unlock on December 9, 2026, with weekly resets planned. Onyxia still requires the Drakefire Amulet attunement.
Dalaran returns
The City of Dalaran dungeon is for levels 28–33 in the Alterac Mountains. You'll need to complete an attunement questline before entering.
All nine dungeons, named
Blizzard has published the full lineup of nine new five-player dungeons:
| Dungeon | Levels | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13–18 | Beneath Ironforge |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | 15–20 | Tirisfal Glades |
| Excavation Site | 24–29 | Wetlands |
| City of Dalaran | 28–33 | Alterac Mountains |
| The Drowned City | 35–40 | Off Stranglethorn Vale |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40–45 | Riverglades |
| Alcaz Prison | 48–53 | Dustwallow Marsh |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55–60 | Azshara |
| Shaper's Terrace | 58–60 | Un'Goro Crater |
One correction to our original list: the furbolg dungeon is Blackmaw Hold in Azshara, rather than the Timbermaw tunnel between Felwood and Winterspring.
Sources
- Blizzard — November 4 launch overview
- Blizzard — Explore the New Dungeons
- Blizzard — Raid Overview
- Warcraft Tavern — All New Zones & Areas in WoW: Forever Revealed at BlizzCon
- Icy Veins — Four New Zones Coming to Warcraft Forever
- Blizzard Watch — What we know about Forever's new zones, quests, dungeons and raids
Screenshots from the official Blizzard Press Center World of Warcraft: Forever reveal kit. Images © Blizzard Entertainment.
