The Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Now Live!

Players can explore the new User Interface (UI) updates, experiment with new combat design changes across all classes, walk the path of the Demon Hunter Devourer, and more.

What's Inside:

• New Demon Hunter Specialization-Devourer
• New Race and Class Combination: Void Elf Demon Hunters
• Class Combat Design Updates
• Stat and Item Squish
• User Interface Updates
• Transmogrification Updates
• Player vs. Player (PvP) Training Grounds
• Housing and Endeavors
• Pre-expansion event
• The Winds of Mysterious Fortune Returns

Demon Hunter Devourer Specialization and Void Elf Demon Hunters

Introducing the Devourer Demon Hunter, a third specialization that utilizes the power of the Void instead of Fel, like other Demon Hunters. This glaive-wielding, soul-harvesting, and planet-crushing spellcaster operates from mid-range with the full suite of mobility you'd expect from Demon Hunters. Use specialization and Hero Talents to augment your playstyle, enabling you to dive into melee and unleash devastating combo attacks.

With the introduction of a new specialization, Demon Hunters also gain a new Hero Talent tree-Annihilator. This new tree is shared between Devourer and Vengeance Demon Hunters. Devourer Demon Hunters will also gain access to the Scarred Hero Talent tree (formerly called Fel Scarred).

Players will also gain access to the new Void Elf Demon Hunter combination through a short quest line as a part of the Midnight pre-expansion content update, along with the Devourer specialization. Demon Hunter Void Elves include new metamorphosis visuals and the Void Elf racial Trait: Spatial Rift.

Learn more in our previously published article.

Class Combat Design Updates

Every class in World of Warcraft receives major combat design updates. This means new rotations, stronger class identities, and fresh talent choices.

Across all of the classes, talent trees have been rebuilt with fewer mandatory filler points and more paths that support specific playstyles, letting you tailor your character to the gameplay that you enjoy the most.

Stat and Item Squish

Numbers across the game are being reduced to improve clarity and readability. As always, your power level relative to that of your enemies will remain the same, there will simply be more relatable numbers on your screen.

User Interface Updates

The User Interface is introducing powerful new features, improved customization options, cleaner raid frames, expanding display-scaling controls and more. You'll be able to configure how information and damage meters appear within the base UI and customize them to fit your personal play style without the need to download additional add-ons.

Boss Warnings

Boss Warnings

Damage Meters

Damage Meters

Cooldown Manager

Cooldown Manager

Cooldown Manager

Learn more about some of the changes and updates to Nameplates, Damage Meters, Boss Alerts, and more in our previously published article.

Transmogrification Updates

Take your transmog game further with the ability to unlock and save full outfit sets across characters for any occasion. The updated transmog system also provides an additional opportunity for adding more customization and self-expression. You'll be able to unlock and save dozens of outfits. Unlocking outfit slots will cost gold, but once they are unlocked, switching between saved outfits is free.

Each outfit can be added to your action bar, allowing you to manually update your look any time you want without having to visit a transmog vendor. Whether you're fighting in a dungeon, exploring a new area, or taking a rest in your house, you'll be able to dress for the moment. Learn more from our previously published article.

Please note that previously applied transmogs and legacy outfits have been converted into Custom Sets.

Player vs. Player Training Grounds

For players new to Player vs. Player (PvP) combat, you can learn the PvP ropes in the Training Grounds. Players will join a battle against smart game-controlled opponents in Arathi Basin, Silvershard Mines, and Battle for Gilneas. You'll become more comfortable with how these battlegrounds work and how classes can work within them, gaining confidence and opening the door to more PvP experiences in the game. While you can expect more victories than losses, the game-controlled opponents will not be pushovers. Skill and coordination will be required to achieve those victories!

Stake a Claim with Housing

Players who have purchased any edition of the Midnight expansion can join a neighborhood, claim a house, and start customizing their new home now! If you don't have Midnight yet, don't worry. You'll still be able to begin adding to your Housing collection through a variety of activities and achievements, or by purchasing them from vendors throughout Azeroth. Housing opens up a world of creativity and camaraderie: personalize your sanctuary and invite allies for gatherings, roleplay, and unforgettable memories. Adventure begins at home. Learn more in our Housing Early Access article.

Take on Endeavors

Endeavors have arrived in your neighborhood! These are monthly, neighborhood-wide activities where residents collectively complete themed tasks (like crafting, questing, or dungeons) to unlock special vendors, decorations, and currency (Community Coupons) to beautify their shared spaces.

Here are the five initial Endeavors you'll experience:

• Friend of the Grummles
• Reaching Beyond the Possible
• Moderate Mechanization
• Consortium Consternation
• Smell Sensation

Night Elf and Blood Elf Architecture Arrives

Alliance players can now design their houses with iconic Night Elf moonlit stonework and purple-hued wooden structures, and Horde players can add Blood Elf elegance with Silvermoon-inspired options of golden trim and red crystal accents to their homes.

Pre-Expansion Event and Winds of Mysterious Fortune Buff

The week of January 27, the pre-expansion event-"Twilight Ascension"- gets underway making it the perfect time to try out the new class changes.

The Winds of Mysterious Fortune buff also returns, offering all adventurers a chance to reap bonus experience from level 10-79. Catch up on your alts, finish missed content and unlocks, and prepare for the launch of Midnight.

Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Notes

Learn more about the changes in the pre-expansion content update in our update notes.

Get Bonus Content from the Midnight Pre-Purchase

Pre-purchase World of Warcraft: Midnight Epic Edition and unlock a slew of benefits to aid you in your adventures!

Get Early Access to Housing
Put down roots and begin designing your dream home in Azeroth. With Housing Early Access, you'll get a special preview of the new feature-explore, customize, and decorate with a limited selection before the full suite of options arrives with the launch of the expansion.

Midnight Housing Decor
Adorn your new home in Azeroth with Midnight-themed decor, including the Light-Infused Rotunda, Void-Corrupted Rotunda, Light-Infused Fountain, Void-Corrupted Fountain, and four iconic character Paintings.

Voidlight Surger
Embrace both the Light and the Void when you take to the skies on the Voidlight Surger flying mount, which cycles its appearance with unique visual effects!

Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost
Prepare for Midnight with this Enhanced Character Boost that will have you ready to begin leveling in Quel'Thalas.

Transmogs, Mounts, Pets, and More!
Get the Lightstrider and Voidstrider transmog sets, the Lightwing and Voidwing Dragonhawk flying mounts, the Doomfeathers and Hopeflutter Dragonhawk pets, additional Trader's Tender, and 30 Days of Game Time.

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Choose Your Edition

Epic Edition

The Epic Edition contains all features from the Heroic Edition, plus several additional bonuses. You'll receive Beta Access and 3 days Early Access to Midnight, along with 30 Days of Game Time. This edition includes the Hopeflutter and Doomfeathers pets, the Voidlight Surger flying mount with dynamic color-changing effects, the Voidwing Dragonhawk flying mount, and the Voidstrider Raiment transmog set. Additionally, you'll unlock the Midnight Housing Pack, featuring Rotundas, Fountains, and iconic character Paintings to personalize your home in Azeroth. You'll also get a total of 2,000 Trader's Tender to spend at the Trading Post.

Heroic Edition

This edition includes everything from the Base Edition, plus additional bonuses. You will get the Lightwing Dragonhawk flying mount and the Lightstrider Raiment transmog set to customize your character. In addition, you'll receive a total of 1,000 Trader's Tender to use at the Trading Post.

Base Edition

This edition includes World of Warcraft: The War Within, early access to the new Housing feature, and an Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost that comes with upgraded gear and reputation progress-so you'll be well-prepared for your journey into Midnight. You'll also receive 500 Trader's Tender, which can be used at the Trading Post.

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Pre-Purchase the World of Warcraft®: Midnight ™ Collector's Edition

Adventure is calling you home as the Worldsoul Saga continues in World of Warcraft®: Midnight™, arriving in March 2, 2026.

Hold fast against the forces of the Void-take up arms and return to the elven kingdom of Silvermoon as Xal'atath's invasion of Azeroth begins, calling you to stand firm against the Voidstorm that threatens to shroud the world in darkness.

The World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition set is now available for pre-purchase and comes with an array of rare and treasured items.

Learn more in our previously published article or pre-purchase now!

The hour grows near. Rally your friends and allies and prepare to face the Void when World of Warcraft®: Midnight™ launches worldwide on March 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm PST.