GDKP raids are not allowed in World of Warcraft: Forever. Blizzard confirmed the rule during the live WoW Forever Q&A on September 17, the same stream that opened the beta.
In a GDKP run, raiders bid gold on every drop and split the pot at the end. Forever keeps loot inside the traditional raid group, the way Season of Discovery and the Classic Anniversary realms already do.
Why Blizzard Is Banning GDKP
- Protecting the guild. Blizzard wants to protect the social core of the game. GDKP runs tend to become so common that they overtake the traditional guild structure.
- Keeping raids affordable. When gold decides who gets loot, players with fewer resources can be priced out of content entirely.
- Cutting off real-money trading. GDKP is closely tied to buying gold for real money. Gold buying hurts the economy and lets bad actors launder gold.
A Tougher Stance on Gold Buyers
Blizzard said it has been too lenient on gold buyers in the past and plans to crack down on them in Forever. The team will also keep a close eye on the economy so players can afford to play the game without buying gold.
What This Means for Your Raid Night
Raids unlock on December 9: Barrow Deeps for 10 players, Hyjal Summit for 20, and Onyxia’s Lair for 40. Plan your loot rules with your guild or group before then:
- Agree on loot rules. Settle how your group shares drops before the first boss, so raid night stays about the raid.
- Build your roster early. The first tier has a raid for 10, 20, and 40 players, so every group size has somewhere to go. See the raids guide.
- Gear through dungeons first. Every dungeon drop has been re-examined, and unique boss items are now blue quality. Read what changed in dungeons, raids, and PvP.
Read the full announcement on Blizzard News