CROSS-FACTION INSTANCES

For many years now, players across Azeroth have questioned whether the long-standing rules that restrict communication and cooperation between the Alliance and the Horde truly needed to be so absolute. While the faction divide is a defining pillar of the Warcraft universe, it has also meant that close friends were sometimes unable to play together, guilds were split across banners, and some players felt their chosen faction limited their opportunities to enjoy the content they love most.

That divide has always been justified by the very roots of Warcraft itself — after all, it began with a conflict named Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. The rivalry is iconic, emotional, and deeply woven into the story of Azeroth. Yet over time, the community itself has shown that cooperation, respect, and shared adventures can exist alongside that rivalry.

  It is with great pride that we can finally announce a long-awaited step forward: Alliance and Horde players can now form premade parties together for dungeons and raids.

This is not a small change. For nearly two decades, gameplay has been built on the assumption that parties consist of a single faction. Because of this, we fully expect that some issues may arise along the way. Please know that we are committed to monitoring this feature closely and addressing any problems as quickly and carefully as possible.

  The only condition currently in place is that participating characters must be between levels 15 and 66. This limitation exists to avoid conflicts with faction-specific dungeons and raids at higher levels, while still opening the door to shared progression and cooperation where it makes the most sense.

We truly believe this change will strengthen the social fabric of WoW-Mania. It is designed to foster a greater sense of unity, encourage cooperation across faction lines, and allow friendships to thrive without being constrained by banners and colors.

  As always, your feedback matters greatly to us. Your experiences, suggestions, and reports will help shape how this feature evolves, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with the team.

We hope this new chapter brings you closer to your friends, creates memorable adventures, and reminds us all why this community has endured for so many years.

Enjoy the journey.

— Janitor