Project Reforged

A Refined HD Visual Overhaul for World of Warcraft® 1.12 Client

Project Reforged is a carefully curated high-definition visual overhaul for the World of Warcraft® 1.12 client — built to feel authentic, run stable, and preserve the original artistic identity.

Vanilla → Reforged

Vanilla UI Vanilla
Reforged UI Reforged

What is Project Reforged

Project Reforged is a long-term technical project dedicated to raising the visual fidelity of the World of Warcraft® 1.12 client — without sacrificing its atmosphere.

It involves restructuring, converting, and integrating high-definition visual elements so they behave naturally inside the original engine — prioritizing stability, immersion, and a coherent, faithful look.

Latest Release

⭐ Current Stable
Version: v5.5.1
Status: Stable
Updated: 2026-05-05
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Updated Modules: Patches A, C

What's New in v5.5.1

  • Various database fixes.
  • Fixed transparency issue on Eastvale Peasants — now correctly rendered with full opacity.
  • And more...
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⭐ Built Through Hundreds of Hours

Project Reforged is an independent initiative sustained by continuous development, testing, and long-term maintenance.

If you believe projects like this should keep evolving, your support makes it possible — funding the time, tools, and research required for each new release.

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Precision-Tuned Visuals

Advanced DXVK and ReShade presets refined for clarity, depth, and smooth performance — without breaking the classic look.

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In-Game Visuals

A closer look at how Project Reforged enhances clarity, depth and atmosphere while preserving the original experience.

Compatibility

Project Reforged is built with flexibility in mind and has been successfully tested across multiple classic-based environments.

Currently verified compatibility includes:

  • Vanilla-based clients (1.12 architecture)
  • Classic-derived environments with 1.12-compatible pipelines

Compatibility may evolve over time as the project continues to mature. Project Reforged is an independent technical initiative and is not affiliated with any server, platform, or publisher.

Technical Collaboration

If you are developing a project that values visual fidelity, stability, and long-term maintainability — and believe Project Reforged could integrate well within your environment — feel free to get in touch.

Contact via Discord: Join the Project Reforged Discord

🔱 Modular Architecture

Project Reforged is fully modular — install only what you need. Each component is designed to work independently, giving you full control over your setup.

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PATCH-APlayer Characters & NPCs
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PATCH-BBuildings
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PATCH-CCreatures
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PATCH-DDoodads
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PATCH-EEnvironment
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PATCH-GGear & Weapons
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PATCH-IInterface
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PATCH-LA Little Extra for Females
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PATCH-MMaps & Loading Screens
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PATCH-NDarker Nights
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PATCH-PParticle Effects for Spells
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PATCH-SSounds & Music
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PATCH-THD Character & Gear Textures
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PATCH-UUltra HD Character & Gear Textures

🌍 New Integrations and Legendary Additions

Project Reforged respectfully incorporates and builds upon outstanding work from talented creators within the modding community. Integrations are included with permission and deep appreciation.

  • ⚜️ Classiic HD
  • 🪶 VIDOOO's Ground & Tileset — a stunning reimagining of Azeroth's terrain
  • 💧 Epoch Water — the most realistic water ever brought to Vanilla WoW
  • 🌌 Pretty Night Sky — gaze upon the stars like never before
  • 💃 A Little Extra for Female High Elves, Humans, Night Elves — a custom reshaped body model
  • 🌄 Fog Pushback — pushes back Vanilla's view-distance fog, dramatically extending how far you can see
  • 🛠️ Faithful Upscale — seamlessly merged for a unified HD experience
  • 🌀 SuperWoW Extra Patch — enables custom textures used by features like Selection Circle Styles