At a glance
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| What is the WoW Forever raid list? | The ceremony recap says two new raids. The December 9 roadmap card lists three entries. | Confirmed |
| Which raid sizes are published? | Barrow Deeps is planned as a maximum-level 10-player challenge. Hyjal Summit has 20-player encounters. | Planned |
| What does the raid schedule show? | The first announced unlock is December 9, after the November 4, 2026 launch at 3:00 p.m. PST. | Planned |
| What does the roadmap say about Onyxia's Lair? | It lists a 40-player entry, but does not classify it as new, returning, or revamped. | Planned |
| Are boss names and lockouts listed? | Not in the checked first-party sources. | Not announced |
What Blizzard has said
| Source | Raid information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony recap | Forever includes nine new dungeons and two new raids. | Confirmed |
| What's Next Panel Recap | Barrow Deeps is a planned maximum-level 10-player challenge. Hyjal Summit will have 20-player encounters. | Planned |
| What's Next Panel Recap | Forever launches November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, with raids planned to unlock December 9. | Planned |
| @Warcraft roadmap | Its December 9 card lists Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20), and Onyxia's Lair (40). | Planned |
The raid count is unresolved. The Opening Ceremony recap says two new raids. The roadmap card lists three raid entries for December 9, adding Onyxia's Lair. No checked first-party source says whether Onyxia's Lair is new, returning, or revamped.
What is still unknown
- Boss names, encounter counts, order, lockouts, entry requirements, loot rules, difficulty tiers, and tuning.
- Names and sizes for Spring 2027's two raids and Summer 2027's revamped and new raid.
Raid schedule after December
See the WoW Forever roadmap for the wider release calendar.
| Window | Raid plan | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2026 | The roadmap card lists Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20), and Onyxia's Lair (40). | Planned |
| Spring 2027 | Two new raids, one 10-player and one 20-player. | Planned |
| Summer 2027 | One "REVAMPED ICONIC RAID" and one new raid. Names and player sizes are not given. | Planned |
| Roadmap caveat | Blizzard says features, content, and timing are subject to change. | Planned |
FAQ
How many WoW Forever raids are there?
Blizzard's Opening Ceremony recap says two new raids. The December 9 roadmap card lists three entries. The sources do not explain Onyxia's status.
When is the WoW Forever raid release date?
The schedule puts the first unlock on December 9, 2026, after the November 4, 2026 launch at 3:00 p.m. PST. The roadmap says timing can change.