This week at a glance
Blizzard has published the new WoW Weekly. It collects the week's main news, including the first episode of the official World of Warcraft: Forever Podcast, Brewfest, the October Trading Post and a live event in Toronto. The original text follows as an excerpt.
There’s more to discover in World of Warcraft: Forever. This week, dig into our latest articles covering your first choices in a reimagined original Azeroth—from choosing your ruleset and naming your character to exploring class and race combinations, the new Skyborne race, and the Legacy System—then watch episode 1 of the World of Warcraft: Forever Podcast. You can also look ahead to October’s Trading Post and catch up on the Brewfest in-game holiday, what’s happening in the WoW Portal Room, and more in WoW Weekly.
Forever podcast and getting-started topics
Episode 1 of the Forever podcast
The first episode features Senior Game Designer Josh "Aggrend" Greenfield, Lead Classic Designer Tim Jones, and content creators Countdown To Classic and Xaryu.
Articles on your first choices
Blizzard recaps the latest Forever articles:
- Ruleset: Rulesets define what kind of experience you pick at the start.
- Character name: A new two-name structure is designed for a larger, realmless Azeroth.
- Race and class: Pick a familiar favorite, try a newly available combination or start as a Skyborne.
- Skyborne: Their story begins on Zephras Isle, and later you decide whether they join the Horde or the Alliance.
- Legacy System: An account-wide horizontal progression system where every character you play contributes.
Brewfest 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
When | September 20 to October 6 |
Where | Silvermoon City, Valdrakken, Dornogal, Ironforge, Orgrimmar |
Currency | Brewfest Prize Tokens, used for most items at the Brewfest vendor |
Brewfest in Midnight
Brewfest is back. Talk to the Holiday Enthusiast in Silvermoon City to kick off the festivities. Besides the usual fun in Ironforge and Orgrimmar, there are new Brewfest quests across Quel'Thalas, and the Brewfest Banquet outdoor scenario keeps you busy. Blizzard's Brewfest article lists the new rewards for Midnight.
October Trading Post
October is themed "Costumed Calamity". The month's bonus reward is the Ensemble: Thornshadow Assassin's Attire transmog set. You earn Trader's Tender through activities and fill your Traveler's Log.
Vendors are at T&W (Tawney and Wilder) outside the Mage District in Stormwind, at the Zen'shiri Trading Post next to Grommash Hold in Orgrimmar, and in Dornogal and the renewed Silvermoon City. The September Trading Post Outlet closes soon, so make your last purchases before the vendors switch to their October inventory.
Escape Together in Toronto and the WoW Portal Room
Forever Escape Together
In Toronto, real-world champions of the Horde and the Alliance compete in head-to-head challenges before facing a Scarlet Monastery-inspired escape room together. You can watch live or, if you are near Toronto, try the room with friends.
WoW Portal Room
The Discord server welcomes the Forever community: new channels and roles were added, and the Forever Collection code giveaway starts. WoW Ambassadors help you find a fitting community server.
- The WoW Secret Finding & Collections Discord celebrates its 10th anniversary with an event about helping others and exploring Azeroth.
- Architects of Azeroth, a large Housing community, celebrates 4,000 members with Housing giveaways.
Original report: Wowhead