The first three level 60 raids open December 9, 2026. The Barrow Deeps takes 10 players, Hyjal Summit takes 20 and Onyxia’s Lair takes 40.
Blizzard ↗Confirmed details
The Barrow Deeps has eight bosses and entrances connected to Mount Hyjal, Winterspring and Blackmaw Hold. Hyjal Summit has 13 bosses and sits near Nordrassil. Onyxia’s Lair is in Dustwallow Marsh.
Blizzard ↗How to use this
Choose your roster size before planning the raid. For Onyxia, have each player complete their faction’s attunement and keep the Drakefire Amulet in their bags.
Blizzard ↗Important distinction
Blizzard plans weekly resets for these raids. December 9 is the first raid unlock, separate from the November 4 game launch.
Blizzard ↗ · Blizzard ↗Sources & review
- Blizzard: World of Warcraft: Forever Raid OverviewSources checked 2026-11-03
- Blizzard: World of Warcraft: Forever Goes Live Globally November 4!Sources checked 2026-11-03
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