Where is Riverglades?

Riverglades fills a part of the Eastern Kingdoms that was always off-limits in Classic. It borders Burning Steppes, Redridge, Swamp of Sorrows and the Badlands. Blizzard says it's roughly the size of Stranglethorn Vale, so this is a full leveling zone, not a pass-through.

Kalimdor players aren't stuck taking the long way round either. A Steamwheedle Cartel boat runs from Tanaris to Riverglades.

Riverglades quick facts
DetailRiverglades
Location Eastern Kingdoms, bordering Burning Steppes, Redridge, Swamp of Sorrows and Badlands
Levels Mid-30s to mid-40s (What's Next)
Size Roughly Stranglethorn Vale
Quests 150+ (What's Next) / nearly 200 (Found Photos)
Port Powderfuse Port
Sea route Steamwheedle Cartel boat from Tanaris
Groups Powderfuse goblins, Twilight's Hammer, Brotherhood of the Horse, gnolls, ogres

What level is Riverglades?

What's Next says the zone covers much of the mid-30s to mid-40s. No exact start or end level has been given.

The two official recaps don't agree on the quest count. What's Next says 150+ quests, while Found Photos says nearly 200 quests for Horde and Alliance. Blizzard hasn't said yet which figure is current.

Who you'll run into

  • Powderfuse goblins
  • The Twilight's Hammer
  • The Brotherhood of the Horse
  • Gnolls
  • Ogres

Their roles in the zone haven't been spelled out. Who's friendly, who's hostile and whether any of them give reputation is still unknown.

Powderfuse Port

Powderfuse Port is the zone's harbor town, and the Found Photos screenshot shows a goblin-style port. Details like vendors, flight paths or quest hubs haven't been shared.

Powderfuse Port, the goblin port town
Powderfuse Port, the goblin port town in Riverglades · Image: Blizzard Entertainment
Source / rights
Image / usage information: (c) Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Official World of Warcraft: Forever media from Blizzard announcement pages (downloaded 16 Sep 2026); shown with source link, no ownership asserted. · Image source ↗

New dungeons in the same level band

Two of the new dungeons line up with Riverglades' level range: The Drowned City (35–40) and Krol'dok Stronghold (40–45). Nothing official places either dungeon in Riverglades; only the levels overlap. Krol'dok was shown with the wrong range in BlizzCon materials, and Blizzard corrected it to 40–45 on the forums.

FAQ

Can both Horde and Alliance quest in Riverglades?
Yes. The Found Photos recap says its quests are for both Horde and Alliance. How much of the quest content the two factions share hasn't been explained.
Was Riverglades in Classic?
No. Blizzard describes it as a previously unreachable part of the Eastern Kingdoms. In Classic, the space between those four zones was never open to players.
Can I play Riverglades in the beta?
Probably not at the right level. The roadmap caps the beta at level 30, and Riverglades starts in the mid-30s. Blizzard also hasn't published a list of what's open in beta.
Can you fly to Riverglades?
No, there are no flying mounts in Forever. Which neighboring zone connects to it by land hasn't been shared; the confirmed route is the Steamwheedle Cartel boat from Tanaris.

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