[Updated 10/13] The Housing Feature Test on the Public Test Realms (PTR) is temporarily postponed. We will provide updates with further information soon.
With the Ghosts of K’aresh behind, Azeroth faces a future marked by the looming presence of Xal’atath and the ever-encroaching Void. In The Warning, the groundwork is laid for future developments as the narrative progresses into the Midnight expansion. Players will also find a welcoming return as Housing Early Access begins!
Advancing The War Within Campaign
Having laid the Ghosts of K’aresh to rest, a new peril emerges. Vereesa Windrunner experiences visions of impending doom: a grave prophecy concerning the fall of Quel’thalas. You will delve deeper into The War Within campaign to uncover the signs that lie ahead.
Housing Early Access
As part of this content update, players who have added Midnight to their accounts will access Housing Early Access. Here are some initial features:
- Decor Collection/Room Decorating
- Room Layouts
- Neighborhoods
- Guild/Charter Neighborhood Creation
- Legacy Content Rewards
- Profession Rewards
- Flying in Neighborhoods
- New Housing Tutorial
Housing for Returning Players
Returning players will receive a quest leading them to the Housing tutorial, enabling them to learn about homeownership and decoration.
Housing for New Players
New players to World of Warcraft with Midnight will proceed through the New Player Experience until they complete the initial tutorial on the boat. At the conclusion, they can choose to continue the New Player Experience or directly access the Housing tutorial.
Players Without Midnight
Players who do not yet own Midnight can visit Neighborhoods and collect Housing items through various activities, including quests from NPCs in Orgrimmar, Stormwind, and Dornogal. However, they won’t be able to purchase a home or join a Neighborhood without the expansion.
Experiences for New and Returning Players
Whether you are new or returning after a break, we have resources for you. New players will enjoy a more refined New Player Experience. Additionally, returning players will have a guided Returning Player Experience to help reacquaint them with gameplay and lead them towards the latest content in World of Warcraft. More information can be found in our previous article.
New Lorewalking: The Elves of Quel’Thalas
Join Lorewalker Cho to explore the history of the Blood Elves and the Void Elves. Start your learning with the retelling of the Scourge’s attack on Silvermoon City and the Lich King’s siege of the Sunwell. You’ll also discover more about the corruption of the Sunwell by Alleria Windrunner and the birth of the Void Elves.
Pandaren Heritage Armor
Return to the Wandering Isle alongside familiar pandaren to correct the disruptions in Spirit Festival preparations. Rally villagers and spirits to restore harmony to the festivity, and earn the newly available Pandaren Heritage Armor.
Explore the Turbulent Timeways
The Bronze Dragonflight has identified escalating disturbances in the timeways, with several intersecting our timeline! Players can engage in six new Shadowlands dungeons during this limited-time ten-week event. Earn new rewards, complete meta-achievements, and much more.
The Brawler’s Guild Returns
Shortly after the launch of The Warning content update, players can return to the fighting arena to face off against a variety of new and familiar bosses. Players can sign up to battle or watch the action unfold.
Locations:
- Orgrimmar: Brawl’gar Arena
- Stormwind: Bizmo’s Brawlpub (Deeprun Tram)
Improvements will also be made, altering the boss rotation and adding new challengers. Players can earn challenge achievements and collect new rewards, including Housing decor and a unique flying mount color.
Participate in the Housing Early Access Test on the PTR
A limited-time Housing feature test will be conducted on the Public Test Realm (PTR) for those interested in participating. Notably, owning Midnight is not required to join the test. Be aware that this is a work-in-progress feature, and we may temporarily suspend or cancel it as needed.
When:
Monday, October 13 at 11:00 am PDT through Thursday, October 16 at 11:00 am PDT.
We look forward to seeing you on the PTR!
