World of Warcraft: Midnight is the MMORPG’s eleventh main expansion, and it’s releasing sooner than you would think. Blizzard recently revealed a gorgeous cinematic teaser for the upcoming expansion, alongside key details such as its premise, features, editions, release date, and more.
World of Warcraft: Midnight is the second part of the game’s ongoing WorldSoul Saga, a story arc that’s expected to conclude with The Last Titan. In this guide, we break down everything you need to know about the Midnight expansion before its grand release.
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World of Warcraft: Midnight release date countdown
World of Warcraft: Midnight launches on March 2, 2026, at 5pm CT/ 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT. Fortunately, Final Fantasy 14‘s and Elder Scrolls: Online’s next expansions won’t launch in the same period, though there are plenty of big games scheduled to release in February and March, including Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake.
All World of Warcraft: Midnight editions
To no one’s surprise, World of Warcraft: Midnight is not a free-for-all expansion. Midnight comes wrapped in three different editions. These are:
Base Edition ($49.99)
- World of Warcraft: Midnight
- World of Warcraft: The War Within
- Enhanced level 80 Character Boost
- Housing Early Access
- x500 Trader’s Tenders
Heroic Edition ($69.99)
- Everything included in the base edition
- Lightwing Dragonhawk (Flying Mount)
- Lightstrider Raiment (Transmog Set)
- x1000 Trader’s Tenders
Epic Edition ($89.99)
- Everything included in the heroic edition
- Hopeflutter (Pet)
- Doomfeathers (Pet)
- Voidstrider Raiment (Transmog Set)
- Voidwing Dragonhawk (Flying Mount)
- Voidlight Surger (Flying Mount)
- Light-Infused Rotunda (Decor)
- Void-Corrupted Rotunda (Decor)
- Light-Infused Fountain (Decor)
- Void-Corrupted Fountain (Decor)
- Paintings of Alleria, Turalyon, Arator, and Xal’atah (Decor)
- Midnight Beta Access
- 3-day early Midnight Early Access
- 30 days of game time
How to sign up for World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta
You can sign up for World of Warcraft: Midnight’s beta on the game’s official website. The invites are random, though you can ensure access by purchasing the Epic Edition. Whether you buy the Epic Edition or not, you will receive the beta invitation on your registered email. Phase 1 beta is now live.
What to expect from World of Warcraft: Midnight?
World of Warcraft: Midnight takes you to the elven kingdom of Quel’thalas, being torn apart by Xal’atath, the Harbinger of the Void, who’s once again seeking the Worldsoul. In addition to continuing the story arc, Midnight introduces four new and reimagined zones for you to explore.
These include the gold-soaked homeland of the Blood Elves–Eversong Woods, the gloomy forests and mountains of Zul’Aman, the swampy home of the haranir–Harandar, and the void-infested Voidstorm.
Completing quests for Haranir will also unlock this race. With Haranir, you can play as Druid, Hunter, Mage, Monk, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, or Warrior. If you play as a Demon Hunter, there’s good news. It’s getting a third specialization, Devourer, which harnesses the Void to unleash unique ranged abilities.
Lastly, in terms of new content, expect several new dungeons and delves, including three new raids–The Voidspire, The Dreamrift, and March on Quel’Danas. These raid dungeons will be available throughout Midnight Season 1.
That’s everything you need to know about World of Warcraft: Midnight.
