Blizzard explains why WoW: Forever won't have Summoning Stones

Blizzard said World of Warcraft: Forever won't include Summoning Stones because quick teleports "shrink the world" and clash with its design pillars of social experiences and the world as the main character. The studio cited 22 years of data on how convenience changes affect the game.

• Summoning Stones won't appear in WoW: Forever due to design conflicts
• Blizzard: teleports "shrink the world" and marginalize the Warlock class
• Four design pillars: social experiences, approachability, world as hero, journey first
• Studio uses 22 years of data on how convenience changes affect the game