World of Warcraft Reveals Midnight Release Date

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The next big update for World of Warcraft, called Midnight, will launch on March 2, 2026. This is the second part of the Worldsoul Saga storyline. Players who buy the special ‘Epic Edition’ can begin playing a bit earlier, starting at the end of February next year.

I’ve been so hyped for World of Warcraft: Midnight ever since they announced it at Gamescom! It’s been amazing watching the development – they’ve already finished the alpha and beta testing phases in World of Warcraft so quickly. We didn’t have an exact release date yet, but everyone was expecting it to drop in early 2026, and I’ve been counting down the days!

World of Warcraft: Midnight Launches March 2, 2026

World of Warcraft fans, get ready! The Midnight expansion will launch on March 2, 2026. This update brings a lot of new content to the game, including four new areas to explore, eight dungeons, eleven delves, three raids, and raises the maximum player level to 90. To access all of this, players will need to purchase the Midnight expansion before the launch date.

Though the official launch date is March 2nd, players who pre-order the Epic Edition of World of Warcraft: Midnight can begin playing on February 27th – three days ahead of everyone else! While the most challenging activities won’t be available right away to keep things fair, players will be able to experience the new storyline and reach the maximum level, getting ready for the start of Midnight Season 1.

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Surprisingly, the game launched on March 2nd, which doesn’t match earlier reports. One leak suggested a February 26th release, and data found within World of Warcraft hinted at a March 10th launch. It turns out the February date was a day before players got early access, and the March date was a little over a week too late.

What’s Coming in World of Warcraft: Midnight?

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Okay, so in the latest patch, Xal’atath’s big plan actually worked! She used the Dark Heart to basically absorb her old master, and now she’s the new All-Devouring. It’s pretty scary – she’s leading this group called the Devouring Host, and they’re aiming to corrupt the Sunwell, which would be disastrous for all of Azeroth. As a player, it looks like both Alliance and Horde heroes need to team up to defend Silvermoon City. But things are complicated by the ongoing war between Light and Shadow, so we might end up fighting some surprising enemies along the way in this new World of Warcraft expansion!

The upcoming update will add four new zones to explore: a redesigned Eversong Woods, an expanded Zul’Aman area, and the entirely new locations of Harandar and the Voidstorm. Harandar is also where players will encounter the Haranir, the newest Allied Race in World of Warcraft. Beyond the new zones, the update includes endgame content, updated character appearances, user interface improvements, and nearly twenty instances – including Delves, dungeons, and raids.

  • Delves
    • 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)
  • Dungeons
    • Windrunner Spire
    • Magister’s Terrace
    • Murder Row
    • Den of Nalorakk
    • Maisara Caverns
    • Blinding Vale
    • Nexus-Point Xenas
    • Voidscar Arena
  • Raids
    • The Voidspire (six bosses)
    • The Dreamrift (one boss)
    • March on Quel’Danas (two bosses)

Before the full expansion launches, players have two important dates to note. On December 2nd, Patch 11.2.7 arrives, offering a preview of the Midnight storyline and early access to Housing for those who own the next World of Warcraft expansion – this is the last major update for The War Within. Then, early next year, the Pre-Patch update will introduce the first Midnight content, including the new Devourer Demon Hunter class and changes to other classes, along with the pre-expansion event. While the exact release date is unknown, it’s likely the World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch will arrive on January 20th, right after Legion Remix ends, and roughly six weeks before the expansion’s official launch.

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2025-11-27 00:37