WoW Forever: the « L'essentiel à savoir » video spotted by Warcraft.fr

The countdown continues. On 10 October, Warcraft.fr highlighted a video titled « L'essentiel à savoir » dedicated to World of Warcraft: Forever. The title speaks for itself: we are clearly in the home stretch before launch.

What exactly is in this video?

Let's be honest: for now, the information we have is limited to the video's title and the fact that Warcraft.fr shared it. We have no reliable details on its length, its exact content or the gameplay it shows. Rather than speculate, we prefer to wait until we have the facts in hand before giving you a write-up.

What is certain is that the title points towards the player's first steps. A video of this kind usually serves to present the atmosphere and the starting point of the adventure, but at this stage there is nothing to say whether it reveals new content or reuses footage we've already seen. This has not been confirmed by Blizzard.

Why is it coming out now?

The schedule, at least, is known: World of Warcraft: Forever launches on 5 November 2026, with a level cap of 60. A video focused on the start of the adventure, published about three and a half weeks before that date, fits logically into the ramp-up of communication around the game.

For players, this is often the right time to:

• choose your class and race without rushing;
• think about your realm and your group of friends;
• scout out the starting zones and first objectives;
• prepare a few interface settings so you're ready on launch day.

What should you look out for while watching?

If you play the video, a few questions deserve your attention, as they will shape your first hours in the game:

• Does it show one specific starting zone, or several?
• Does it give a glimpse of the pace of levelling to 60?
• Does it show classes or races in action?

We will update our guides as verified information appears. If you spot an interesting detail, feel free to share it with the community: in the run-up to a launch, every observation counts, as long as you clearly separate what is shown from what is assumed.

Where can you find information in the meantime?

To prepare for launch without waiting for a full analysis of the video, our reference pages on classes, starting zones and first steps remain the best place to start. They will be expanded as soon as Blizzard or reliable sources provide something concrete. See you on 5 November to experience it all for real.