Blizzard has confirmed that the next major World of Warcraft expansion, Midnight, will receive its full spotlight at Gamescom 2025—with a global cinematic debut and deep gameplay reveals scheduled for August 19. It will include new zones, enemies, a potential new playable class or race, and the highly anticipated player housing feature. A public demo of housing will run from August 20 to 24 for attendees .
What to Expect
- Prelude content arrives August 13 with The War Within patch featuring the epic Void Lord Dimensius encounter.
- At Gamescom, apart from cinematic and gameplay showcases, Blizzard will host a Creator Clash with live-streamed WoW challenges and community events.
Why It Matters
- Expands the Worldsoul Saga, venturing into Quel’Thalas and unveiling Void-corrupted threats.
- Introduces player housing, a long-awaited feature for the WoW community.
- Offers a fan-focused experience by including live gameplay, creator-driven events, and demos.
