Blizzard Entertainment confirmed World of Warcraft: Midnight launches globally March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST. The second chapter of the Worldsoul Saga brings players back to Quel’Thalas as Xal’atath threatens the Sunwell with Void corruption. Players who pre-purchase any edition gain Housing Early Access starting December 2, 2025 through content update 11.2.7 “The Warning.”
The expansion raises the level cap to 90 across four zones: revitalized Eversong Woods combining the original zone with Ghostlands, expanded Zul’Aman featuring Amani troll culture, underground Harandar where Haranir allied race originates, and hostile Voidstorm controlled by Xal’atath’s forces. Players explore these areas while defending Silvermoon City, now rebuilt as the expansion hub accessible to both factions.
Content at launch includes three raids totaling nine bosses, eight new dungeons, and eleven Delves featuring legendary blood elf rogue Valeera Sanguinar as companion. The new Prey system offers opt-in hunting challenges across three difficulty tiers, while player housing allows customization with thousands of decor items earned through gameplay. Epic Edition purchasers receive three-day early access beginning February 27, 2026, plus beta access and exclusive cosmetics.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Launch Details
The Epic Second Chapter of the Worldsoul Saga
Midnight expands World of Warcraft with substantial content across leveling, endgame progression, and player customization systems.
Critical Dates for Midnight Release
From Housing Early Access through full expansion launch, here’s when players can access new content.
Three editions offer different value tiers. Base Edition ($49.99) includes The War Within expansion, Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost with upgraded gear and reputation progress, Housing Early Access, and 500 Trader’s Tender. Heroic Edition ($69.99) adds Lightwing Dragonhawk mount, Lightstrider Raiment transmog set, and increases Trader’s Tender to 1,000 total.
Epic Edition ($89.99) provides comprehensive benefits: beta access, three-day early access starting February 27, 30 days game time, Voidlight Surger mount with dynamic color-changing effects, Voidwing Dragonhawk mount, Voidstrider Raiment transmog, Hopeflutter and Doomfeathers pets, Midnight Housing Pack with rotundas and fountains, plus 2,000 Trader’s Tender. Players completing “Welcome Home” achievement unlock rewards across Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, Diablo Immortal, and StarCraft II.
Choose Your Edition
Interactive comparison tool shows features across Base, Heroic, and Epic editions
Explore New & Reimagined Zones
Four distinct zones take players from level 80 to 90, each offering unique environments and storylines.
Haranir becomes the newest allied race, available to both Horde and Alliance factions. Ancient hunters feature bioluminescent customization and play nine classes: Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, Monk, and Druid. Players unlock Haranir through Midnight’s main campaign, similar to other major expansions requiring story progression for allied race access.
Demon Hunters receive third specialization: Devourer, a mid-range DPS spec utilizing Void energy instead of Fel. This addition allows Void Elves to join Illidari ranks for first time. Quality-of-life updates include Transmog 2.0 with saved outfits and context-based automatic equipment changes, Cooldown Manager for tracking auras and defensives, and improved Combat Assistant with rotation support.
Major New Features
Midnight introduces systems expanding both solo and group gameplay options.
Eight new dungeons launch with Midnight: Windrunner Spire, Magister’s Terrace, Murder Row, Den of Nalorakk, Maisara Caverns, Blinding Vale, Nexus-Point Xenas, and Voidscar Arena. These instances support both leveling progression and Mythic+ endgame content. Eleven Delves include ten standard versions plus Torment’s Rise Nemesis Delve, featuring Valeera Sanguinar as NPC companion.
Updated leveling experience for new and returning players streamlines progression through Dragonflight content, preparing characters for Midnight launch. Lorewalking feature allows players to experience key moments from previous expansions through curated storylines. Catch-up gear and guided tours with Jaina or Thrall assist returning players. The expansion supports PC platform exclusively with no console versions planned.
Prepare for the Battle Against the Void
Pre-purchase now to secure Housing Early Access starting December 2, 2025
World of Warcraft: Midnight launches March 2, 2026 as the second Worldsoul Saga chapter. The expansion was discussed including level cap increase to 90, four new zones, player housing system, Haranir allied race, Devourer Demon Hunter specialization, three raids, eight dungeons, and eleven Delves. Housing Early Access for pre-purchasers was covered beginning December 2, 2025. Epic Edition benefits were outlined including beta access and three-day early access starting February 27, 2026.
Pre-purchase options across Base, Heroic, and Epic editions were detailed with pricing and included content. The coverage included Prey hunting system, PvP additions, Transmog 2.0, and quality-of-life improvements. Information came from official Blizzard announcement released for the expansion.