Fan Turns WoW: Forever Into a Morrowind-Style First-Person RPG

A player working on World of Warcraft: Forever is trying to turn Blizzard's next MMO into something closer to an old-school first-person fantasy RPG. The project is pitched as a love letter to the genre's classics, with Bethesda's Morrowind and Raven Software's Hexen as clear reference points. Both games are known for exploration-first design and a hands-on, first-person view of their worlds, which is the feel the mod is reaching for.

The mod also leans on retro-style animations meant to recall the look of those earlier titles, rather than the polished presentation players expect from a modern Blizzard release. For a project tied to a major studio's live-service-style MMO, that is an unusual direction, and it is a deliberate one. It is a fan effort built on top of an unreleased game, so it is best read as a passion project rather than a sign of anything official.

The creator is also keeping generative AI out of the work. That stands out at a time when AI tools are a frequent point of debate in game development and modding circles, and it puts the emphasis on hand-built content and craft.

Forever is still in development, and the source material does not indicate whether Blizzard is aware of the mod or has any plans to support similar efforts. Players interested in the project should expect a work in progress, and details on its scope and availability may change as the creator shares updates.