World of Warcraft: Forever is bringing nine new dungeons to original Azeroth. Blizzard describes them as long-discussed places that let players explore corners of the world that previously existed only as hints, names, or imagined destinations. This hub now separates the instances that matter during the beta’s level-20 and level-30 window from the dungeons that remain announcement-only for now.
Beta dungeon focus: levels 1–30
The beta begins with a level-20 cap, then is expected to raise the cap to 30 in the next phase. For the new Forever dungeon track, four instances are the practical focus through level 30:
- Hall of Thanes: reported level 13–18; playable during the level-20 phase, beneath Ironforge.
- Ruins of Lordaeron: reported level 15–20; playable during the level-20 phase in the ruins above Undercity.
- Excavation Site: Wetlands: reported level 24–29, with a current finder level of 26; a phase-two / level-30-track dungeon above Whelgar’s Excavation.
- City of Dalaran: current finder level 28, with a reported range of 28–33; only levels 28–30 fit beneath the beta’s planned cap.
We’re treating these as the beta-relevant new instances for the next couple of months. The remaining dungeons stay on this page as confirmed announcements, but we are not presenting level ranges, bosses, loot, or routes above level 30 as settled information.
All nine announced WoW Forever dungeons
- Hall of Thanes — beneath Ironforge; current beta data places it at levels 13–18.
- Ruins of Lordaeron — in the remains of Lordaeron; current beta data places it at levels 15–20.
- Excavation Site: Wetlands — a mysterious excavation above Whelgar’s Excavation; current beta data places its finder level at 26.
- City of Dalaran — a chaotic magical city; current beta data places its finder level at 28.
- Blackmaw Hold — one of the newly named locations, with practical beta details still pending.
- The Drowned City — a submerged city on the announced list; current public reporting places it above the level-30 focus.
- Krol’Dok Stronghold — a stronghold newly brought into the dungeon lineup.
- Alcaz Prison — a prison in the new set of instances.
- Shaper’s Terrace — another long-discussed place that will become explorable.
The names and short location descriptions come from Blizzard’s official WoW Forever What’s Next panel recap. Blizzard has not published a complete dungeon journal for all nine locations, so the list remains an overview rather than a complete strategy guide.
What we can verify in the beta window
Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron are the clear first-phase targets because their reported ranges end at or below level 20. Excavation Site: Wetlands and City of Dalaran are the two additional new dungeons to watch when the cap rises to 30. Their client data already exposes useful names and structure, but quests, entrance routes, mechanics, rewards, and final tuning can still change between builds.
That distinction matters for searchers: a current beta boss name is worth documenting when it comes from a dated client database, but it should not be written as a final launch fact. Every practical page in this section identifies the source build and calls out what remains unconfirmed.
Why these places matter to Classic Azeroth
Part of Forever’s premise is that familiar roads can lead to discoveries that were always just beyond the edge of the original adventure. A dungeon under Ironforge suggests a new way to explore a well-known capital’s foundations. Ruins and excavation sites invite questions about the people and events connected to those places. Dalaran’s inclusion makes an iconic city a place to adventure through, while names such as Blackmaw Hold and Shaper’s Terrace hint at regions that have not yet received full dungeon treatments.
A dungeon name alone does not confirm its bosses, story, level range, entrance, party size, loot, or difficulty modes. Even when a place is familiar from Warcraft lore, its Forever version may tell a new story within this version’s early Azeroth timeline. We’ll add practical details as Blizzard publishes them or players confirm them in the beta.
Schedule and update policy
World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026. Blizzard’s roadmap separately says new raids unlock on December 9, followed by more raids, dungeons, PvP updates, world content, and additional quests over time. That announcement does not give a separate release date for each dungeon, so we will not assign one without an official schedule.
The beta begins with a level-20 cap and is expected to expand to level 30 during the next phase. Beta reports should always be read with their date and build in mind. For current access details, visit our WoW Forever beta guide; for announced milestones, use the release roadmap.
Questions players are asking
Which new dungeons should I research first? Start with Hall of Thanes and Ruins of Lordaeron for the level-20 phase, then add Excavation Site: Wetlands and City of Dalaran as characters approach level 30.
Are the four beta-focused dungeons fully finalized? No. Their current ranges, bosses, and areas are useful beta snapshots, not guarantees for launch. We will keep updating the pages as testing exposes entrance routes, quests, tactics, and rewards.
What about the other five? They remain confirmed parts of the announced lineup, but they are outside this level-30 research focus until reliable information appears.
Bookmark this hub for the directory, then use each linked guide for the current evidence and the open questions that still need beta confirmation.
