Fact
Blizzard added a Roleplay-PvP ruleset for launch on November 4, 2026 (forum post by Aggrend, Oct 22; Blizzard's ruleset article updated 10/22). It can be selected and names reserved from October 27. The launch rulesets are Normal, PvP, Roleplaying and Roleplay-PvP, with Hardcore after launch. Blizzard has not defined how Roleplay-PvP differs from Roleplaying.
Sources
- us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/the-roleplay-pvp-ruleset-is-coming-… — Blizzard Forums
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24302070/updated-10-22-choose-… — Blizzard News