Blizzard may be exploring the addition of several new classes to World of Warcraft: Forever, according to player reports of a recent survey. While official confirmation is absent and screenshots were reportedly prohibited, multiple players have shared consistent details about the survey's contents. These reports suggest potential new classes such as Demon Hunter, San’layn, Warden, Death Knight, Necromancer, Witch, Tinker, Metalborn/Runesmith, Bard, and Illusionist.
Several of these classes, including Demon Hunter, Death Knight, and Monk, are already present in the retail version of World of Warcraft. However, the survey indicates they might be reimagined for WoW: Forever. The other listed classes represent entirely new additions to the MMORPG, though some concepts draw inspiration from other Warcraft properties, like Wardens and Tinkers. The inclusion of classes like San’layn, described as vampire-like, and the Bard, a support and healer class that uses songs, have generated particular excitement among players.
A notable aspect of the survey results is the emphasis on "support" roles. Support classes are not a well-defined role in WoW: Forever or WoW Classic, unlike in retail WoW where certain Evoker specializations have attempted to fill this niche with mixed success. The potential for new support-oriented classes could indicate a design shift towards accommodating such roles more formally within the game's framework, potentially allowing for novel group compositions and playstyles.
It remains unclear how seriously Blizzard is considering these new classes or the accuracy of the survey reports. Player reception to the survey's findings has been largely positive, with many expressing a desire to see some of the more unique concepts, like the Tinker or San’layn, implemented. The developer's ultimate decision will depend on a variety of factors, and there is no guarantee that any of these potential classes will make their way into the game.