WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 announced: Everything we know so far
WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 announced at BlizzCon 2026. See what’s next for Xal’atath, the Worldcore, Season 3, and more.
Key takeaways
- Patch 12.2 Eclipse arrives in early 2027: Blizzard confirmed Eclipse as Midnight’s final major content update.
- Xal’atath targets Azeroth’s Worldsoul: Players travel into the Mantle Vault and eventually confront her inside the Worldcore.
- Season 3 brings major endgame updates: A new eight-boss raid, fresh Mythic+ pool, new Delve Nemesis, and additional world content are coming.
- Midnight gets its first legendary weapon: Midnight’s Edge is a caster dagger unlocked through a questline beginning in the Worldcore raid.
- More Paladin races: Night Elves, Forsaken, and Darkspear Trolls will be able to become Paladins.
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WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 announced! Named Eclipse, the final major content update for Midnight arrives in early 2027 and takes players deep beneath Azeroth to stop Xal’atath from reaching the Worldsoul.
The update introduces the Mantle Vault, the new Worldcore raid, Midnight Season 3, a new Mythic+ dungeon, Astalor Bloodsworn as the next Delve Nemesis, the legendary caster dagger Midnight’s Edge, and three new Paladin race options.
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WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 release date
WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 Eclipse is coming in early 2027.
Blizzard has not yet announced the exact release date, but the company has confirmed that Patch 12.2 will be the final major content update for Midnight.
The update will also launch Midnight Season 3, bringing a new raid, Mythic+ rotation, Delve progression, and the next stage of endgame gearing.
Midnight Patch 12.2 story
Since the beginning of the Worldsoul Saga, Xal’atath has been building her power, gathering allies, and working against the forces of the Light. Following the events of the March on Quel’Danas, she escaped through the Darkwell alongside the Devouring Host. Until now, her ultimate destination and true goal remained hidden.
Eclipse finally makes her objective clear: Azeroth’s Worldsoul.
Players will descend once again into the depths of Azeroth and enter the Mantle Vault, an ancient Titan facility that has remained sealed for thousands of years. However, Blizzard is also teasing a larger mystery surrounding Azeroth, the Mantle Vault, and its inhabitants, suggesting that defeating Xal’atath may reveal an even greater threat.
New zone: The Mantle Vault
The main new zone in Patch 12.2 is The Mantle Vault.
Located deep within Azeroth, the Mantle Vault is an ancient Titan-built region that has been sealed away for thousands of years.
Players will explore the area while pushing toward the center of the Worldcore, dealing with local enemies and Xal’atath’s forces along the way.
The Mantle Vault includes:
- New outdoor content
- New enemies
- New faction progression
- Zone-wide events
- New Lair
- Access to the Worldcore raid
Radiant Core Renown
Patch 12.2 introduces a new Renown faction called the Radiant Core. Players will earn reputation and unlock rewards through activities inside the Mantle Vault.
Exact Renown ranks and rewards are still TBA.
Radiant Screams
As Xal’atath closes in on the Worldsoul, Radiant Screams will trigger across the Mantle Vault. These are zone-wide events designed for flexible group sizes.
Completing Radiant Screams will reward players with unique items and progression rewards. Further details about event mechanics and rewards are TBA.
New Lair: The Gearhold
The Mantle Vault also introduces a new Lair called The Gearhold.
Players will confront enemies inside the Titan facility while progressing through Patch 12.2 outdoor content.
Additional details about Gearhold bosses, rewards, and difficulty are TBA.
New raid: The Worldcore
The centerpiece of Patch 12.2 is The Worldcore, a new eight-boss raid.
Players will fight their way toward the center of Azeroth to stop Xal’atath from merging with the Worldsoul.
The raid contains:
- 8 bosses
- Xal’atath as the final confrontation
- Xal’atath’s strongest lieutenants
- Worldcore defensive systems
- Season 3 raid gear
- A legendary weapon questline
This makes Worldcore the final major raid tier of Midnight and one of the most important raids in the Worldsoul Saga.
Xal’atath raid boss
After years of pursuing Xal’atath across The War Within and Midnight, players will finally confront her directly in Worldcore. Blizzard confirms that players will battle through her most powerful lieutenants and the defenses of the Worldcore before reaching Xal’atath herself.
Whether defeating her truly ends the threat remains unclear, as Blizzard is already teasing a larger and older mystery connected to Azeroth.
Midnight Season 3 Mythic+
Patch 12.2 launches Midnight Season 3 with a new eight-dungeon Mythic+ pool. The biggest addition is Thraegar’s Stand, a new three-boss dungeon introduced with Eclipse.
The complete Season 3 Mythic+ dungeon pool is:
- Thraegar’s Stand — Midnight
- Magister’s Terrace — Midnight
- Maisara Cavern — Midnight
- The Underrot — Battle for Azeroth
- Iron Docks — Warlords of Draenor
- Sanguine Depths — Shadowlands
- The Stonecore — Cataclysm
- Uldaman: Legacy of Tyr — Dragonflight
Thraegar’s Stand is the new dungeon arriving with Patch 12.2. It contains three bosses and immediately joins the Midnight Season 3 Mythic+ rotation.
Season 3 Delve Nemesis: Astalor Bloodsworn
Season 3 will also bring a familiar face back as the new Delve Nemesis: Astalor Bloodsworn.
Throughout Midnight, Astalor has used the Prey system to send players after dangerous enemies, collecting their anguish as a source of power.
Midnight Eclipse other features
Patch 12.2 also expands Paladin race options with three new combinations.
The new Paladin races are:
- Night Elf Paladin
- Forsaken Paladin
- Darkspear Troll Paladin
And that wraps up our WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 Eclipse overview! We’ll continue updating this article with the exact release date, Worldcore loot, Season 3 rewards, Midnight’s Edge questline, Mythic+ rewards, Delve rewards, and everything else Blizzard reveals about the final major Midnight update.
WoW Midnight Patch 12.2 FAQ
What is WoW Patch 12.2 called?
Patch 12.2 is called Eclipse.
When does WoW Patch 12.2 release?
Midnight Patch 12.2 is coming in early 2027. Blizzard has not yet announced an exact release date.
Is Patch 12.2 the final Midnight update?
Eclipse is the last major content update for Midnight.
What is the new Patch 12.2 zone?
The new zone is The Mantle Vault, an ancient Titan location deep inside Azeroth.
What is the Patch 12.2 raid?
The new raid is The Worldcore, an eight-boss raid culminating in a confrontation with Xal’atath.
Is Xal’atath a raid boss in Patch 12.2?
Yes. Blizzard confirms that players will confront Xal’atath inside Worldcore after fighting through her lieutenants and the Worldcore’s defenses.
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