Midnight, the next expansion of World of Warcraft, has been teased for months. On November 11, some WoW players will be able to dive into the Midnight beta test. Blizzard has now shared the first details about what to expect during the beta.
Invitations for the test will be extended to veteran players, members of the press, and other select individuals. Blizzard notes that, "invitations will go out regularly throughout the test." Fans who pre-purchased the Epic Edition may also get an invitation by email. Players can verify the legitimacy of their invites by logging in through their Battle.net accounts.
Phase 1 of the beta will include the opportunity to play through Midnight's first four zones, possibly as a Void Elf Demon Hunter, if you choose that option. Players who purchased the Epic Edition or preordered the game will get early access on December 2 to both the expansion and the long-awaited player housing. For anyone who wants to get ahead of that, there's an add-on that lets players see what achievements they need to get in order to earn interior decorations and furniture.
Players will also be able to make their own Haranir. During a later stage of the beta, Blizzard will introduce new raids, mythic+ dungeons, high-level devlves, UI updates, and transmog.
A recent datamine suggested that Midnight will officially launch on January 27, 2026. That date hasn't been confirmed by Blizzard yet. A cinematic teaser for Midnight featured the Void Storm's arrival in the realm. The complete rundown of what's coming in the Midnight beta is included below.
Expansion Introduction
Leveling 81-90
All Zones
Silvermoon City Hub
New Allied Race: Haranir
Devourer Demon Hunter Specialization
Void Elf Demon Hunter
Arator's Journey
New Dungeons
New Delves
Prey
Arcantina
New Activities
Journeys
Talent Updates
Profession Updates and New Recipes
PvP Updates:
Housing
New Player and Returning Player Experiences
User Interface Updates
Limited Raid Testing
Updated Transmog System
Mythic+ Dungeons
Midnight Season 1 Dungeons
Upper-tier Delves
Housing
Additional User Interface Updates
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Invitations for the test will be extended to veteran players, members of the press, and other select individuals. Blizzard notes that, "invitations will go out regularly throughout the test." Fans who pre-purchased the Epic Edition may also get an invitation by email. Players can verify the legitimacy of their invites by logging in through their Battle.net accounts.
Phase 1 of the beta will include the opportunity to play through Midnight's first four zones, possibly as a Void Elf Demon Hunter, if you choose that option. Players who purchased the Epic Edition or preordered the game will get early access on December 2 to both the expansion and the long-awaited player housing. For anyone who wants to get ahead of that, there's an add-on that lets players see what achievements they need to get in order to earn interior decorations and furniture.
Players will also be able to make their own Haranir. During a later stage of the beta, Blizzard will introduce new raids, mythic+ dungeons, high-level devlves, UI updates, and transmog.
A recent datamine suggested that Midnight will officially launch on January 27, 2026. That date hasn't been confirmed by Blizzard yet. A cinematic teaser for Midnight featured the Void Storm's arrival in the realm. The complete rundown of what's coming in the Midnight beta is included below.
What's Available In World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta
Week 1:
Expansion Introduction
Leveling 81-90
All Zones
- The battle between Light and the Void spans across four new zones: Eversong Woods, Zul’Aman, Harandar, and Voidstorm.
Silvermoon City Hub
- The legendary blood elf capital serves as the Midnight campaign hub while both factions face new threats.
New Allied Race: Haranir
- Earn the trust of the Haranir through a series of quests to unlock this new allied race.
Devourer Demon Hunter Specialization
- Learn more about the new damage-dealing spec for Demon Hunters, focused on delivering distinct gameplay mechanics depending on your specialization and Hero Talents using Void magic.
Void Elf Demon Hunter
- Void Elves can now heed the call of the Demon Hunter, taking up the mantle to push back against the hungering forces of the Void.
Arator's Journey
- Join Arator through an epic globetrotting campaign questline, in search of the truth about the nature of the Light.
New Dungeons
- Conquer eight new dungeons, each with unique environments and storylines.
New Delves
- Undertake new challenges in 11 new Delves.
Prey
- Track powerful targets throughout the zones of Midnight in three difficulties: Normal, Hard, and Nightmare. Successfully find and defeat your quarry to earn valuable new rewards as you progress through the system.
Arcantina
- Meet up with some familiar faces for stories and quests, sending you back out into Azeroth once more.
New Activities
- Whether you’re looking for a challenge or just want to do a little more exploration into the stories found in Midnight, we’ve got you covered with some new activities that we’re sure will appeal to many playstyles.
Journeys
- Engage with World of Warcraft content in a meaningful way thanks to a brand-new feature tab in their Adventure Guide—Journeys—with a significant update to how you track your in-game progress
Talent Updates
- With the release of Midnight, a new adventure path opens up, raising the level cap to ninety. Along with these additional levels, we’re expanding talent trees with exciting new abilities and introducing what we call Apex talents.
Profession Updates and New Recipes
PvP Updates:
- New Epic Battleground: Slayer's Rise
- Slayer's Rise World PvP
- Training Grounds
Housing
- Endeavors
New Player and Returning Player Experiences
User Interface Updates
Weeks 2-3:
Limited Raid Testing
- Voidspire (excluding the end boss)
- Dreamrift
- March on Quel'Danas (excluding the end boss)
Updated Transmog System
Mythic+ Dungeons
Midnight Season 1 Dungeons
Upper-tier Delves
Housing
- Night Elf and Blood Elf exterior decor
Additional User Interface Updates
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