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Blizzard shared new details about World of Warcraft: Forever, the third major reimagining of the 22-year-old MMORPG, set to launch November 4. Developers said gear upgrades will remain relevant for a long time, emphasizing they intend to avoid invalidating old content as has happened in prior WoW iterations, and discussed how the game is 'pushing the envelope' along with plans for post-launch support. The project represents Blizzard's attempt to reinvent its flagship MMO using lessons from over two decades of expansions, including the 2019 Classic re-release, as the game faces competition in an increasingly crowded MMO market.