WoW Forever dungeons
Blizzard's What's Next Panel Recap names nine new launch dungeons under “Dungeons, Raids, and Battlegrounds.” The Opening Ceremony recap and official dungeon video also report nine. This is a roster, not an official progression order.
| Dungeon | Published detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | Beneath Ironforge | Confirmed |
| Ruins of Lordaeron | Forsaken reclaim it | Confirmed |
| Unnamed excavation site | Above Whelgar's Excavation; proper name unpublished | Confirmed |
| City of Dalaran | Chaotic, with magical trouble | Confirmed |
| Blackmaw Hold | Corruption in the depths | Confirmed |
| The Drowned City | Naga and pirates | Confirmed |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | Name only | Confirmed |
| Alcaz Prison | Name only | Confirmed |
| The Shaper's Terrace | Name only | Confirmed |
The pre-purchase announcement sets launch for November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST and grants access with a World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time. Dungeon-specific attunement and entry rules are not published. The recap's 10-player and 20-player figures are raid sizes for The Barrow Deeps and Hyjal Summit, not dungeon group sizes.
Reported level ranges
wowtbc.gg lists seven entries. These are Reported, not Blizzard brackets.
| Entry | Reported range |
|---|---|
| Hall of Thanes | 13-18 |
| Excavation Site | 24-29 |
| The Drowned City | 35-40 |
| Krol'dok Stronghold | 40-55 |
| Alcaz Island Prison | 48-53 |
| Blackmaw Hold | 55-60 |
| Shaper's Terrace | 58-60 |
Source conflict: wowtbc.gg uses “Excavation Site” and “Alcaz Island Prison,” while Blizzard's nine-entry roster uses an unnamed excavation site and “Alcaz Prison.” Ruins of Lordaeron has no reported range, while Dalaran City has a developer preview card at level 28–33.
What is unknown
Except for the Dalaran City preview card (level 28–33), Blizzard has published no dungeon group sizes, minimum levels, or official launch brackets for the announced roster. Boss rosters, loot or rewards, lockout timers, difficulty modes, attunement requirements, and solo rules are also unannounced. “Excavation Site” and “Alcaz Island Prison” may be aliases, but that is unresolved. No fuller location list is published; the panel gives names only for Krol'dok Stronghold, Alcaz Prison, and The Shaper's Terrace.
Creator Showcase preview
The official Creator Showcase provides an early developer look at two dungeons. An on-screen dungeon card labels Dalaran City as level 28–33 with its entrance at a sewer gate on the coast of Lordamere Lake (00:03:39–00:04:15), and preview walkthrough gameplay shows a level 33 encounter named Shade of the Archmage (01:14:00). The broadcast also features The Drowned City, visibly presenting a flooded, troll-styled environment (01:19:00–01:20:30). Official launch level brackets, group sizes, and complete boss rosters for the remaining destinations have not been published.
Community analysis: boosting restrictions and dungeon continuity
In community discussion, Ben (.khalma) notes indications that dungeon boosting remains disabled, assuming classic solo-farming methods like Zul'Farrak or Sunken Temple boosts will not function in Forever (message). He also raises an open question regarding dungeon continuity, questioning whether original Classic dungeons remain present and unaltered alongside the nine newly introduced launch dungeons. Blizzard has confirmed tactical group pacing and anti-mass-pull encounter mechanics in its Deep Dive panel, but official rules regarding legacy dungeon availability and anti-boosting safeguards remain unannounced.
Later plans
The official roadmap post plans two new dungeons in Spring 2027 and two in Summer 2027; content and timing are subject to change.
Dungeon FAQ
What dungeon details are shown in the Creator Showcase?
The Creator Showcase displays an on-screen card for Dalaran City listing level 28–33 with its entrance at a sewer gate on the coast of Lordamere Lake, alongside gameplay showing a level 33 encounter named Shade of the Archmage. It also displays The Drowned City, visibly presenting a flooded, troll-styled environment. Other dungeon brackets and complete encounter rosters remain unannounced.