World of Warcraft: Midnight, the eleventh expansion in Blizzard’s legendary MMO and the second chapter of the ongoing Worldsoul Saga, is officially slated for release on March 2, 2026. Serving as the narrative bridge between The War Within (2024) and the future installment The Last Titan, this expansion revisits one of the most beloved regions in Warcraft history while escalating the cosmic confrontation between Light and Void. First revealed during the summer and showcased extensively at Gamescom, Midnight sets the stage for one of Azeroth’s most urgent battles yet.

A Reborn Quel’Thalas Under Siege

Set in a thoroughly rebuilt and re-envisioned Quel’Thalas, Midnight centers around a full-scale Void invasion orchestrated by Xal’atath. Following her machinations during The War Within, Azeroth now faces a direct threat from the voidlord Dimensius, whose forces aim to seize the Sunwell—a core source of arcane power—and plunge the world into fear and darkness.

Players will be tasked with reuniting fractured elven factions, forging long-lost alliances, and eventually joining forces with the armies of the Light in a desperate push to repel the Shadow. Key campaign zones include Eversong, Zul’Aman, Harandar, and the swirling chaos of the Voidstorm.

Major Gameplay Additions: Housing, New Allies & Flexible Progression

Midnight brings several highly anticipated features to the game, most notably player housing, a long-requested system finally making its debut. The expansion also introduces a new Allied Race, the Haranir: an ancient, root-dwelling civilization from the hidden zone of Harandar, whose plant-shaped architecture echoes the primal magics of early Azeroth.

Once players finish their adventure in Eversong, they’ll be free to choose their own zone progression order, offering greater flexibility in how the campaign unfolds. Returning lore icons – including Wrathion, Khadgar, and Alexstrasza – play major roles as the Worldsoul Saga dives deeper into its cosmic upheaval.

Streamlined Onboarding for New & Returning Players

Blizzard is also rolling out an updated onboarding experience designed to help both newcomers and veterans jump into the story with minimal friction.

New players will transition from Exile’s Reach directly into a streamlined “story mode” version of Dragonflight, featuring narrative-focused versions of raid conclusions and culminating at level 70.

Returning adventurers, meanwhile, can embark on a guided recap through the Arathi Highlands alongside either Jaina or Thrall. This journey rewards level-scaled gear and reinforces essentials like skyriding and interrupts.

Additionally, Midnight includes a War Within catch-up path, crafted to hit the expansion’s major narrative beats in just a few hours. It’s built to help players progress smoothly from level 70 to 80, ensuring they’re fully prepared to leap into Midnight and continue the unfolding Worldsoul Saga.