Blizzard Reveals New WoW: Forever Class Combos
A launch overview video shows class and race pairings not yet available in WoW Classic, with more expected shortly after release.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Gaming
Blizzard revealed new class and race combinations in a World of Warcraft: Forever launch overview video, with eagle-eyed players spotting a tauren Mage, a skyborne Paladin, and a night elf Shaman. WoW: Forever launches today for PC.
Why it matters
The footage hints at expanded character options for players who have been limited to existing pairings. Blizzard has said new combinations are expected shortly after launch, meaning current class and race restrictions may not last long.
Skyborne races currently sit behind a $30 paywall, and the video showed three combinations not previously available: a tauren Mage, a skyborne Paladin, and a night elf Shaman. Blizzard has not confirmed the exact timing for these additions beyond saying they will come shortly after launch.
The players
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment is the American video game developer behind the World of Warcraft franchise, which has been a major fixture of the massively multiplayer online genre since 2004.
Clay Stone
Clay Stone is an associate production director on WoW: Forever who has previously discussed the game's development openly with the press.
The details
Eagle-eyed players noticed the new pairings in the launch overview video shortly before release. Forever associate production director Clay Stone told GameSpot last month that Blizzard was holding back some features originally planned for day one.
Timeline
Last month: Clay Stone tells GameSpot Blizzard held back some day-one features.
Less than a day before launch: Blizzard reveals new class and race combinations in an overview video.
Today: WoW: Forever launches for PC.
Shortly after launch: New class and race combinations are expected to arrive.
Culture Shift
WoW: Forever's new class and race pairings depart from the restricted roster of World of Warcraft Classic, which kept the original combinations intact. The move reflects a broader pattern in long-running MMOs of gradually expanding character options to keep veteran and returning players engaged.
Players who want a specific class and race pairing should check which combinations are currently available before committing to a character. Skyborne races require a $30 purchase, so budget for that cost if you plan to play one at launch.
The takeaway
Launch-day restrictions on class and race combinations may be temporary, so players hoping for a specific pairing may want to wait for upcoming additions rather than rushing to lock in a character now. Keeping an eye on official Blizzard announcements will show when new options arrive.
What happens next
Blizzard has said new class and race combinations will arrive shortly after launch, though no firm date has been announced.
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