In the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, a classic decoration stopped being just decoration: when you get close, a hostile mob of the zone's level jumps out of the bush.

In classic World of Warcraft, the eyes glinting in Duskwood's bushes were atmospheric decoration — pretty, but harmless. In the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, players noticed they changed: they turned red, appear more often, and when you approach closely a hostile mob of the zone's level jumps out of the bush.

What these eyes are

Eyes in bushes is a small detail that always worked for Duskwood's atmosphere: the dark thickets feel like they're watching you. In Forever, the developers rethought this little touch: it's no longer an easter egg for the attentive, but a full encounter with a mob. It matches the zone's level, so there's no threat while leveling in that range, but an unexpected combat start at a bad moment is very real.

What this means for you

If you love Duskwood for its gothic feel — it's a nice touch: the world became more alive and more dangerous. If you're passing through the zone on quests — be more careful near bushes: one extra step and you'll get another enemy. Overall — a small but characteristic change in the spirit of Forever: same locations, a bit more interactivity.