Midnight Goes Live March 2

World of Warcraft: Midnight – Full Expansion Overview: Launch Dates, Zones, Features, and More

In World of Warcraft: Midnight, players dive into the next gripping chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, where the fate of Azeroth hangs in the balance more precariously than ever. The formidable Xal’atath, known as the Harbinger, emerges as the ultimate adversary, sowing chaos and destruction. Her invasion targets the core of the blood elf territories in Eversong Woods, with a massive Voidstorm descending upon the shimmering elven realm of Quel’Thalas. This ominous storm threatens to obliterate all light, shrouding the world in impenetrable darkness.

Players will advance to level 90, venturing through four newly introduced or revamped zones to dismantle Xal’atath’s intricate plots. Along the way, forge crucial alliances bridging the realms of light and shadow to combat this existential threat.

Midnight key art featuring Xal’atath and epic battle of darkness vs light
Midnight’s epic key art: Battle of Light and Void

Early Access kicks off on February 26 at 3:00 pm PST for eligible purchasers. The global launch follows on March 2 at 3:00 pm PST, inviting all adventurers to confront the Harbinger and the encroaching Void.

Midnight Campaign, Leveling, and Zones

Your epic journey commences in Eversong Woods, but the narrative branches out, granting you the freedom to chart your course. Beyond the initial zone, three distinct paths await, traversable in any sequence: venture into the storied troll stronghold of Zul’Aman, delve into the twisted subterranean roots of Harandar, or join Arator in his personal quest to reconcile family ties and his bond with the Light.

Once you’ve neutralized the pressing dangers to Azeroth and the Sunwell—progressing through Eversong Woods, Zul’Aman, Harandar, and Arator’s Journey—the tide turns. It’s time to strike back, invading the heart of the Voidstorm itself.

The Story: Adventure Through a New Campaign

This installment escalates the Worldsoul Saga’s stakes, plunging Azeroth into dire straits. Xal’atath unleashes pandemonium, her forces assaulting the blood elves’ ancestral lands in Eversong Woods.

Choose Your Path

Starting in Eversong Woods, the story’s progression is yours to decide. Tackle the three paths in your preferred order. After quelling the threats, advance to assault the Voidstorm.

Explore Four New Zones

Traverse these zones to deepen the narrative, ally with new factions, and gather strength against the Void.

Eversong Woods

Revitalized and empowered by the Sunwell yet overshadowed by the Voidstorm, this zone blends familiarity with transformation—brimming with awe-inspiring beauty and an undercurrent of impending doom. Learn more in the official overview.

Revitalized Eversong Woods zone art
Revitalized Eversong Woods with Sunwell power
Eversong Woods scenic view

Zul’Aman

Home to the resilient Amani trolls, this ancient capital features dense forests, towering mountains, and intermittent rains. Immerse in their rich culture and history. Learn more in the official overview.

Zul'Aman troll zone entrance
Zul’Aman ancient troll architecture
Zul'Aman mountainous landscape

Harandar

A lush fungal jungle where world tree roots intertwine, inhabited by the enigmatic haranir who observe Azeroth covertly via rootways. The Rift of Aln thins the veil between dreams and reality. Learn more in the official overview.

Harandar fungal jungle zone
Harandar fungal jungle and rootways
Harandar scenery with mushrooms

Voidstorm

A brutal expanse teeming with voracious Void entities, ruled by Xal’atath and her Devouring Host, including the mighty domanaar. Survival demands alliance and cunning in this predatory void wasteland. Learn more in the official overview.

Voidstorm hostile landscape
Voidstorm predatory void realm
Voidstorm portal and terrain

Arator’s Journey

In this campaign path, accompany Arator, offspring of Turalyon and Alleria Windrunner, on a quest commissioned by Alonsus Faol. Seek Light relics to replenish priest and paladin reserves at the Sunwell.

Welcome to Silvermoon City!

Amid the Void assault on the Sunwell, Horde and Alliance fortify Silvermoon City, now a shared hub. One-third is Horde-only, while two-thirds foster cross-faction cooperation. Rebuilt from Scourge ruins, it boasts crimson-gold towers and breathtaking views, celebrating sin’dorei resilience. Explore in the official article.

Rebuilt Silvermoon City interior
Rebuilt Silvermoon City hub
Silvermoon City grand architecture

Befriend and Unlock the Haranir, a New Allied Race in Midnight!

Through questing, gain the Haranir’s trust to unlock this allied race for Horde or Alliance. Available classes: Druid, Hunter, Mage, Monk, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior. These ancient beings offer customizations like bioluminescent body and face paints in various patterns. Learn more in the official article.

Haranir allied race character
Haranir character in fungal environment
Haranir customization with bioluminescence

Come Home to Azeroth with Housing

Introduce personalization with the new Housing system: build, decorate, join Neighborhoods, and complete Endeavors. Midnight purchasers get Early Housing Access to buy a home, set up a Neighborhood, and decorate pre-launch. Full features arrive at launch. Learn more.

Example of player housing in Azeroth
Cozy player home in Azeroth Housing feature

Demon Hunter Devourer Specialization and Void Elf Demon Hunters

The Devourer spec shifts to Void power, offering mid-range glaive attacks, soul harvesting, and massive combos with signature mobility. New Annihilator Hero Talent tree shared with Vengeance; Devourers also access Scarred (ex-Fel Scarred).

Unlock Void Elf Demon Hunters via a pre-expansion quest, featuring unique metamorphosis and Spatial Rift racial. Learn more in the official article.

Devourer Demon Hunter in action
Devourer Demon Hunter unleashing Void power
New Devourer specialization artwork

Unleash Your Skills in Midnight’s New Delves

Challenge ten new Delves and a seasonal Nemesis Delve with companion Valeera Sanguinar. Integrate Midnight’s story via quests, including outdoor elements for the first time. Learn more.

Battle through Three New Raids

Season 1 starts March 17 with Voidspire and Dreamrift, followed by March on Quel’Danas. Battle nine bosses across three dungeons. Learn more in the Raid Overview and Schedule.

Systems and Activities

  • Pull Up a Chair in the Arcantina
    A magical tavern at reality’s crossroads offers respite, reunions with old allies, and new quests. Learn more.
  • Go on the Hunt with the Prey System
    Pursue targets in Normal, Hard, or Nightmare modes across zones for rewards. Learn more.
  • PvP Updates
    New 40v40 battleground: Slayer’s Rise in Voidstorm for conquest. War Mode enables outdoor World PvP.
  • User Interface Updates
    New features: customizable info, damage meters in base UI, improved raid frames, scaling. Learn more on updates to Nameplates, etc.
  • Transmogrification Updates
    Save and unlock outfit sets account-wide; add to action bar for quick swaps (gold cost for slots, free switches). Legacy transmogs converted to Custom Sets. Learn more.
  • Player vs. Player Training Grounds
    Newbies practice PvP against AI in Arathi Basin, Silvershard Mines, Battle for Gilneas to build skills.
  • Midnight Brings Journeys to Your Adventures
    New Adventure Guide tab for progress tracking.
  • Level Up Your Talents in Midnight
    Level cap to 90; expanded trees with new abilities and Apex talents.
  • Updated Leveling Experience
    New Player: Enhanced Exile’s Reach with Dragonflight story integration.
    Returning Player: Streamlined re-entry without confusion.
  • Class Combat Design Updates
    Major overhauls: new rotations, identities, talents. Rebuilt trees reduce fillers, enhance playstyle choices.

Get Bonus Content from the Midnight Pre-Purchase

Pre-purchase for perks aiding your quests!

  • Get Early Access to Housing
    Preview and customize with limited options pre-launch.
  • Midnight Housing Decor
    Theme your home with Light-Infused/Void-Corrupted Rotundas and Fountains, plus character paintings.
  • Voidlight Surger
    Dynamic flying mount blending Light and Void effects.
  • Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost
    Gear and rep ready for Quel’Thalas leveling.
  • Transmogs, Mounts, Pets, and More!
    Lightstrider/Voidstrider sets, Lightwing/Voidwing Dragonhawk mounts, Doomfeathers/Hopeflutter pets, Trader’s Tender, 30 days game time.
Pre-purchase bonuses including mounts and transmogs
Midnight pre-purchase rewards overview

Choose Your Edition

  • Epic Edition
    Includes Heroic plus: Beta/3-day Early Access, 30 days time, pets, mounts (Voidlight Surger, Voidwing), transmog, Housing Pack, 2,000 Tender.
  • Heroic Edition
    Base plus: Lightwing mount, Lightstrider transmog, 1,000 Tender.
  • Base Edition
    Midnight access, Early Housing, Enhanced Boost with gear/rep, 500 Tender.

Visit the Shop for more details.

Additional Media

Cinematics: Explore immersive videos.

Short Stories:

  • “The Void Between”: Rommath and Umbric’s friendship tested. Download PDF (by Alex Acks, ill. Surfside3D, narr. Kirk Thornton).
  • “Legacy of the Amani”: Zul’jarra’s leadership quest. Download PDF (by Graham Roswell, ill. Matt Hubel, narr. Mela Lee).

Animations:

  • Xal’atath: Supremacy – Uniting Void forces. Character Profile.
  • Liadrin: All That is Sacred – Standing against darkness. Character Profile.

Midnight Wallpapers: Available in various resolutions including 3480×2160, 3440×1444, 2560×1440, 1920×1080, and more.

Adventure is calling you home in Midnight—gear up and pre-purchase to join the fight against the Void!

(Original source: Blizzard Entertainment’s official announcement. For full details and links, visit worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com.)