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Take on New PvP Challenges in Midnight

In Midnight, players can take on new player versus player (PvP) challenges in the Slayer’s Rise battleground, outdoor World PvP objectives in the Voidstorm, and Training Grounds to help you get your PvP legs underneath you.

a month ago
Midnight: Embrace the Void with the Devourer Specialization

Introducing the Devourer Demon Hunter, a third specialization that utilizes the power of the Void. 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.

2 months ago
Welcome Home: A Returning Player's Guide

Adventure awaits you around every turn in World of Warcraft, whether you're a seasoned traveler or a newcomer eager to jump into the fray. To help you prepare to forge your own legend in the second chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, Midnight, there are some key things you should know to make your journey smooth.

2 months ago
New Players Starter Guide: Welcome to World of Warcraft

If you’re new to World of Warcraft and seeking to start your adventures with us in Azeroth, we can help get you started with our handy starter guide. Welcome! We’re glad you are joining us.

2 months ago
Come Home to Azeroth with Housing in Midnight

Build, decorate, and personalize your home in Azeroth with the new Housing feature. Players can earn their own house and plot of land, move into a neighborhood with other players, or establish a neighborhood with their guild. Boundless self-expression awaits you!

2 months ago
Power Up with New Apex Talents in Midnight

In Midnight, players can expand their specializations further with new Apex Talents, taking you deeper into the fantasy of your class. Available beginning at level 81, you’ll unlock the first of these and provide your character with an extra boost of power as you take on new challenges.

2 months ago
Unleash Your Skills in Midnight's New Delves

Take on new challenges through ten new Delves and one new seasonal Nemesis Delve alongside a new NPC companion—legendary blood elf rogue Valeera Sanguinar. You’ll experience more of the story of Midnight interwoven through new quests and even experience the great outdoors—taking the adventure outside for the first time.

2 months ago
Explore the Zones of Midnight: Voidstorm

This hostile land is host to Void creatures of all varieties. Everything here is hungry and ready to devour and consume weaker creatures for their power.

2 months ago
Explore the Zones of Midnight: Harandar

The home of the haranir is a fungal jungle where the roots of all the world trees converge. The haranir travel through the rootways to move around the world, observing Azeroth in secret but never intervening openly in the world’s affairs. In the zone lies the Rift of Aln, a primordial wound where the barrier between dreams and reality grow thin.

2 months ago
Hunt or Be Hunted with the Prey System in Midnight

Join the hunt when you visit Murder Row in Silvermoon City. Pursue powerful targets throughout the zones of Midnight and reap your rewards.

2 months ago
Explore the Zones of Midnight: Zul’Aman

The volatile neighbors to the blood elves, the Amani trolls, reside in their capital of Zul’Aman. They are a proud people who have fought hard for their land and overcome significant hardships and challenges. Comprised of old forests and tall mountains with periodic rainfall, you’ll take a journey deeper into their culture and history as you explore all this zone has to offer.

2 months ago
Explore the Zones of Midnight: Eversong Woods

Immerse yourself in a revitalized Eversong Woods. With the Voidstorm looming overhead and renewed with the power of the Sunwell, Eversong Woods is familiar, but changed—filled with wonder and beauty, and a sense that something bigger is unfolding.

2 months ago
Welcome to Silvermoon City!

Take a tour of the gleaming capital city of the sin’dorei, restored to its former glory. From artists practicing their crafts to profession trainers and vendors; adventurers will find just what they need. Whether you’re seeking a respite from the press of the Void or simply passing through, it’s all here.

2 months ago
Going Solo in World of Warcraft: A Hero’s Journey

With the release of The War Within there are more ways than ever to carve your own path through the challenges and tales of World of Warcraft— and you can choose to take them on as a solo player. Whether you jump into Follower Dungeons or take on bite-sized challenges in Delves, you can experience more of World of Warcraft your own way.

2 years ago
Tour the Trading Post and Shop For Fabulous Items

Each month the fine retailers of Tawney and Wilder (T&W) and the Zen’shiri Trading Post set up their shop with fabulous new transmog appearances, pets, mounts, and toys for guests to peruse and purchase with Trader’s Tender. If you are unfamiliar with this feature, don’t worry, we have you covered with our tour of the Trading Post. You’ll be shopping for top-of-the-line items for your collection in no time.

2 years ago
New or Returning to the World of Azeroth? Get Back in the Fight!

Welcome to the world of Azeroth, where adventure awaits at every corner! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer eager to explore, the World of Warcraft® beckons you to forge your own legend. Join the ranks of heroes and embark on epic quests in this ever-expanding universe. The path to Khaz Algar—the ancestral home of the Earthen—opens in The War Within™ on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. We have what you need to get started on your journey.

2 years ago
Watch The War Within™: Light and Shadow

From the forests of Quel'Thalas to the farthest reaches of the twisting nether, witness the story of Alleria Windrunner’s journey through Light and Shadow in our latest video.

2 years ago
Take Your Character to the Next Level with Hero Talents

The War Within™ expansion introduces Hero Talents to World of Warcraft classes. They are an evergreen form of character progression for each class specialization that introduces new powers and class fantasies.

2 years ago
Explore the Zones and Dungeons of The War Within

Uncover a land fraught with danger but ripe for exploration. Journey through never-before-seen subterranean worlds filled with hidden wonders and lurking perils. Adventure down to the dark depths of the nerubian empire, where the malicious Harbinger of the Void is gathering arachnid forces to bring Azeroth to its knees.

2 years ago
Ride Into Battle in Deephaul Ravine

Set your sights on your next PvP adventure within Deephaul Ravine in the Ringing Deeps where you’ll work with your team to secure resources in the mine.

2 years ago
Watch The War Within™: Threads of Destiny

As the might of the Nerubian kingdom of Azj-Kahet falters, their queen must decide on the choices she’s willing to make to ensure her people’s survival. Watch it all unfold in our video.

2 years ago
What to Tackle in Dragonflight Before the War Within

While soaring the skies in the land of dragons, you'll want to ensure you complete the activities from around the Dragon Isles before their rewards are no longer available (or not as easily obtained) when The War Within™ arrives on August 26.

2 years ago
Accessibility Updates in Dragonflight

New accessibility updates in Dragonflight allow you to further enrich your gameplay in World of Warcraft. Check them out!

3 years ago
Shatter the Ice: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ Now Live!

Explore bone-chilling lands, storm Icecrown Citadel, and halt the Lich King’s baleful efforts once more in this rerelease of the 2008 expansion.

4 years ago
Wrath Classic Zone Guide: The Storm Peaks and Icecrown

Learn more about The Storm Peaks and Icecrown—two challenging Northrend zones beckoning Azeroth's champions.

4 years ago