# WoW: Forever is the biggest launch in World of Warcraft history, says Blizzard

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wow-forever-is-the-biggest-launch-in-world-of-warcraft-history-says-blizzard/
- Published: 2026-11-08T13:09:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T14:40:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/wow-forever-biggest-launch-world-of-warcraft-history-concurrent-players
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- WoW: Forever had the biggest launch in the game's history.
- It set records for concurrent and returning players.
- Blizzard says it attracted the most new players in 15 years.

## Summary

World of Warcraft: Forever has set a new launch record for the MMO, with more concurrent players than any previous WoW launch. Blizzard said the release also drew a record number of returning players, making the launch notable both for re-engaging former players and attracting newcomers.

The edition launched on 4 November, and Blizzard announced the records on 7 November. Executive producer Holly Longdale said it had brought in more new players than any WoW launch in 15 years. Blizzard has not published player totals; a first major hotfix, including a fix for a battleground bug that favoured the Horde, arrived on Friday.

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