EsportsHeaven Current Status (as of June 2026):
• No official announcement or confirmation of Classic+
• Heavy community speculation pointing to a BlizzCon 2026 reveal
• Blizzard actively testing something with major Classic streamers under NDA
• TBC Anniversary servers provide the main progression path for now
2026 Roadmap Overview
Blizzard's State of Azeroth presentation in late January 2026 focused heavily on the TBC Anniversary rollout (Phases progressing through Black Temple, Mount Hyjal, and eventually Sunwell Plateau) and MoP Classic. Classic received relatively little airtime, leading to some player frustration. However, comments from Classic leads (including Holly Longdale) have been interpreted as subtle hints toward something bigger on the horizon.Classic+ Rumors and Developments
Classic+ is widely expected to be a fresh evolution of the Vanilla experience featuring:- New or reworked content while staying true to the Classic spirit
- Quality-of-life improvements (e.g., dual spec, dungeon finder tools)
- Potential class tuning and balance updates
- Possibly new zones, raids, or progression systems without fully moving into expansions like Wrath
- Blizzard inviting prominent Classic streamers (e.g., Xaryu, Sodapoppin, Esfand) to HQ under NDA for testing
- Community surveys and the player-driven Classic+ Project gathering tens of thousands of responses
- Leaked timelines suggesting a reveal at BlizzCon 2026 (September 12–13) and a possible 2027 launch
| Timeline Speculation | Details |
|---|---|
| BlizzCon 2026 | Expected major Classic announcement / Classic+ reveal |
| Late 2026 / 2027 | Potential Classic+ launch window |
| Current | TBC Anniversary servers (progressing through phases) |