Where Are the New Zones in WoW Forever?

World of Warcraft: Forever (WoW Forever) adds four zones you will hear about: Zephras Isle (levels 1 to 12, the Skyborne start), Shen'Dralas (between Mulgore and Desolace), Riverglades (levels 35 to 45, reached by a new Steamwheedle boat route to Powderfuse Port) and Mount Hyjal (level 60). That comes from Wowhead's Zones Overview by Serenal, last updated September 17, 2026, plus Blizzard's starter guide, as of November 12, 2026.

Quick answer: Zephras Isle is where Skyborne characters begin. Shen'Dralas sits between Mulgore and Desolace. For Riverglades, take the Steamwheedle boat route to Powderfuse Port. Mount Hyjal is a level 60 zone that also hosts the first 20-player raid, coming in December.

Key facts

• Zephras Isle: level 1 to 12 starting zone for the Skyborne (Blizzard, Wowhead)
• Shen'Dralas: between Mulgore and Desolace (Wowhead)
• Riverglades: levels 35 to 45, by Steamwheedle boat to Powderfuse Port (Wowhead)
• Mount Hyjal: level 60, home of the first 20-player raid in December (Wowhead)

Where is Zephras Isle?

It is the starting zone for the new Skyborne race. Blizzard's starter guide says both Horde-aligned and Alliance-aligned Skyborne begin there and that it is a level 1 to 12 zone. Skyborne access requires the Heroic Pack or higher digital upgrades, per Blizzard. Wowhead says Skyborne are not a neutral race, so you choose Horde or Alliance when you create the character. Wowhead gives no travel route to the island. See the Zephras Isle guide and the Skyborne guide.

Where is Shen'Dralas?

Wowhead says you will find Shen'Dralas sandwiched between Mulgore and Desolace. It describes the zone as telling more about the Shen'dralar, the Night Elf faction remaining in Dire Maul, and about the war between the centaur tribes. Wowhead adds that the quests there send you to Razorfen Downs and Maraudon. It gives no level range for the zone, so check in game. See the Shen'Dralas guide.

Where is Riverglades and how do I get there?

Wowhead calls Riverglades a brand new zone for players between levels 35 and 45, with frontier, rugged grasslands and trading routes, and humans, orcs, ogres and more. It says you can reach it by the new Steamwheedle boat route to Powderfuse Port. Wowhead does not say which dock the boat leaves from, so ask in game or look at the boat and zeppelin map. See the Riverglades guide and boats and zeppelins.

Where is Mount Hyjal?

Wowhead says Mount Hyjal is a level 60 zone, explored in the aftermath of Archimonde's defeat, and that it will be home to Forever's first 20-player raid coming in December, Hyjal Summit. The page notes that in WoW Classic the zone was on the map but not traditionally accessible. See the Mount Hyjal guide and the Hyjal Summit raid.

How do I find them on the map?

Blizzard's guide says to press the world map key, M, to see quest markers and highlighted objective areas. Wowhead links a World Map tool and zone maps for Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms. Blizzard's guide says later adventures may lead you into the Riverglades, the mysteries of Shen'Dralas and the heights of Mount Hyjal. Neither page gives a recommended order. As you cross a zone, the free Lore Forever add-on narrates its story as you play, which suits a first visit.

What is not confirmed yet

• Freshness: Wowhead's overview was last updated September 17, 2026, which is before Blizzard's October 28 guide, so check details in game
• Boat departure city: Wowhead names the Steamwheedle route only
• Level range of Shen'Dralas: no source I opened gives one
• Optional graphics: Wowhead says updated water and lighting are optional toggles; I did not check the menu

Frequently asked questions

What are the new zones in WoW Forever?

Zephras Isle, Shen'Dralas, Riverglades and Mount Hyjal, per Wowhead and Blizzard.

What level is Riverglades?

Wowhead says levels 35 to 45.

How do I get to Zephras Isle?

You start there if you create a Skyborne character, which needs the Heroic Pack or higher, per Blizzard.

Is Mount Hyjal open at level 60?

Wowhead calls it a level 60 zone and says the 20-player raid arrives in December. Check dates in the raid guide.

Where is Shen'Dralas?

Between Mulgore and Desolace, per Wowhead.

Sources

Reviewed November 12, 2026. Lore Forever is fan-made and is not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.

• Wowhead: Forever Zones Overview by Serenal (updated September 17, 2026)
• Blizzard: New Player's Starter Guide (October 28, 2026)
• Lore Forever FAQ

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