Alleged WoW: Forever Survey Teases 11 New Classes, Including Some Deep Cuts
A leaked survey sent to select World of Warcraft players has revealed Blizzard’s plans to introduce 11 potential new classes to WoW: Forever, the recently announced classic version of the MMORPG that will build upon the original vanilla experience with fresh quests, zones, and content.
The survey, allegedly distributed through Blizzard’s Battle.net launcher, represents a significant expansion to the class roster. For context, the modern version of World of Warcraft has only added four new classes over the past two decades: Death Knight, Monk, Demon Hunter, and Evoker. The potential new classes for WoW: Forever include some “deep cuts,” suggesting both conventional additions and more unconventional choices designed to appeal to different player segments.
WoW: Forever marks Blizzard’s third major iteration of the MMO, positioned as a middle ground between vanilla and modern World of Warcraft. This version aims to preserve core classic gameplay while introducing substantial new content to maintain player engagement. The class expansion appears to be a key differentiator, offering gameplay possibilities beyond the original vanilla experience.
If the survey results are accurate, they indicate Blizzard is actively exploring how to distinguish WoW: Forever from both the current retail version and private server recreations of vanilla WoW. The mix of unexpected and traditional class options suggests market research into player interest across diverse playstyles and fantasy archetypes. Further official announcements will clarify which surveyed classes make it into the final game.