Unlocking December 9, 2026
WoW Forever Raids
WoW Forever launches with 2 new raids on the roadmap, both unlocking on December 9, 2026. Boss names come from the beta client and may change; mechanics and loot have not been published.
Launch raids
UnconfirmedHyjal Summit
20 players13 encounters in the beta client
First listed: Bandalar · Last listed: The Wild King
Barrow Deeps
10 players8 encounters in the beta client
First listed: Deepscar Matriarch · Last listed: Sonya Darkhallow
Tunnels from Blackmaw Hold, the furbolg city behind Azshara's gate, lead toward it.
Onyxia's Lair (40 players) unlocks on the same date. The highest band on the dungeon chart is level 55–60, including Blackmaw Hold, whose tunnels lead toward Barrow Deeps.
Raid sizes and unlock date: WoW Forever launch roadmap. Encounter names:Daybreak: Forever beta datamine (client build 1.60.1.69876), generated 2026-09-17 04:54 UTC.
Raid FAQ
Which raids open with WoW Forever?
The launch roadmap unlocks Hyjal Summit (20 players) and Barrow Deeps (10 players) on December 9, 2026, with Onyxia's Lair (40 players) on the same date.
Are the raid boss lists confirmed?
No. They are the encounters required by each raid's Legacy achievement in the beta client (build 1.60.1.69876). Names can change before launch and the order is not a confirmed kill order.
Can I test the raids in the beta?
No. Content above the beta level cap, including raids, is locked until launch.
Do raids give Legacy Points?
Yes, in the beta client each launch raid has a Legacy achievement for defeating all of its encounters: Conquerer of the Wilds (Hyjal Summit): Earn 1 Legacy Point and Conquerer of the Deeps (Barrow Deeps): Earn 1 Legacy Point.