Midnight WoW expansion overview: What we know so far
Midnight WoW expansion is revealed, and we’ve gathered all the latest details, including new features, the release date, and much more in this complete overview.
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Midnight is an upcoming 11th WoW expansion, alongside two other, WoW: The War Within and WoW: The Last Titan, as part of the Worldsoul Saga. In this post, we’ve compiled all the exciting details about Midnight shared by Blizzard. Let’s dive in!
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WoW Midnight cinematic trailer
During gamescom we’ve finally received a full cinematic for WoW 11th expansion – Midnight. Don’t forget to watch it!
Midnight WoW gameplay trailer
And this is gameplay reveal of the Midnight expansion.
WoW Midnight release date
Currently, the release date for WoW Midnight is scheduled for the first half of 2026. The details are vague, however you can already pre-purchase the expansion.
WoW Midnight zones
In Midnight, the level cap rises to 90 as you journey through rebuilt Eversong Woods with Silvermoon City as your new hub, here are other zones:
- Eversong Woods – Fully rebuilt with stunning detail, now centered around Silvermoon City as the main hub.
- Zul’Aman – Expanded forests open up, revealing wild, unexplored lands.
- Harandar – A vast underground realm filled with ancient depths to uncover.
- Voidstorm – A battleground of swirling chaos where the Void’s forces surge.
Midnight Allied Race – Haranir
The Haranir join the war against Xal’atath as a new allied race, unlockable through the main story, with access to Warrior, Rogue, Priest, Druid, Hunter, Warlock, Monk, and Shaman. First introduced in The War Within, the Haranir are a resilient subterranean people who now rise to aid Azeroth, bringing their strength and mysticism to the battle against Xal’atath.
New Demon Hunter spec – Devourer
A long-awaited third Demon Hunter specialization arrives with the Devourer, blending ranged combat with the class’s trademark agility by embracing the Void instead of Fel. The Illidari also expand, now welcoming Void Elves into their ranks.
Devourer Demon Hunter abilities:
- Void Metamorphosis: A transformation fueled by soul harvesting.
- Collapsing Star: A powerful finishing move.
- Void Ray: A piercing beam of Void energy.
- Reap: A scythe attack that consumes Soul Fragments.
- Voidblade and Hungering Slash: A melee combo with a retreat.
New Midnight feature – Prey
Hunt or be hunted in pursuit of great rewards — Prey is a new opt-in system that lets players track powerful targets, or become the hunted themselves, while questing, gathering, or exploring. Available in Normal, Hard, and Nightmare modes, it offers greater rewards for greater risks.
Midnight expansion story
In World of Warcraft Midnight, Xal’atath turns on Azeroth’s heroes after their failed alliance against Dimensius, leading her forces to strike at the Sunwell. Players return to Quel’Thalas to defend the Blood Elves’ homeland, exploring a rebuilt Eversong and Zul’Aman, forging an alliance with the ancient Haranir, and confronting the growing threat of the Voidstorm as Xal’atath advances her campaign to claim Azeroth’s worldsoul.
WoW Midnight Housing
WoW player housing is a highly anticipated feature introduced in the Midnight expansion and is set to become a permanent part of the game. Players will have the freedom to customize their homes with a variety of decorative items, trophies, and collectibles from in-game activities like dungeons, raids, and achievements. Homes will be modular, allowing players to create multi-story structures, and neighborhoods will be instanced, offering a social space with seasonal events and NPCs.
Housing is strictly cosmetic, with no pay-to-win mechanics, and players can personalize their homes with items such as trophies and furniture. Blizzard has emphasized that WoW housing won’t be another garrison, as there’s no combat or power progression tied to the system, focusing purely on aesthetics and social interactions. This feature, which debuted in Midnight, will expand with future content.
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- Midnight Housing guide: All what we know so far
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WoW Midnight new content
We will encounter three new raids, eight new dungeons, and seven new Delves throughout the expansion, which is expected to last for three seasons, similar to The War Within.
Midnight Raids
Midnight Season 1 will introduce three new raids: The Dreamrift, March on Quel’Danas, and The Voidspire.
Midnight Dungeons
Take a look at the previews of the new dungeons coming in Season 1 of the Midnight expansion.
Delves in Midnight
Delves are getting a huge update in Season 1 of Midnight. Alongside 10 brand-new Delves, we’ll also be joined by a new companion — Valeera Sanguinar, who will take Brann’s place in guiding us through our adventures. On top of that, a brand-new Nemesis will make its debut.
Midnight Delves list:
- The Shadow Enclave
- Collegiate Calamity
- Parhelion Plaza
- The Darkway
- Twilight Crypts
- Atal’Aman
- The Grudge Pit
- The Gulf of Memory
- Sunkiller Sanctum
- Shadowguard Point
- Torment’s Rise (Nemesis Delve)
Onboarding update
Another feature in Midnight updates onboarding: new players begin with a refreshed Exile’s Reach and Dragonflight intro, while returning players can opt for a brief Arathi Highlands refresher before rejoining the action.
WoW Midnight at gamescom
Blizzard will reveal a lot of new Midnight details at Gamescom, starting Tuesday, August 19 at 11 AM PDT. During the opening, we’ll see the Midnight cinematic trailer and the main features of the expansion. The event will continue from August 20 to Sunday, August 24, with developers sharing even more information about WoW Midnight.
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FAQ
When does WoW Midnight come out?
World of Warcraft Midnight is set for release in the first half of 2026. While details remain scarce, the expansion is already available for pre-purchase.
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