From Press Release:
Can a world get both darker and brighter at the same time?
The duality of World of Warcraft’s epic second chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, Midnight, explores this very question as the looming conflict between the forces of Light and the Void threatens to devour Azeroth.
World of Warcraft Midnight continues this epic tale as the Champions of Azeroth are reeling from the schemes of the harbinger of the Void, Xal’atath, who left them vulnerable in the wake of taking down Dimensius, the All-Devouring during the events of The War Within. But this duality extends beyond just the conflict between Light and Void. It also examines the dichotomy of destruction and creation. As the forces of the Void threaten to destroy Azeroth, players now have the freedom to create something for which they’ve long requested…a home.
Starting today, players can now pre-order Midnight and begin preparing for the looming battles ahead. In Midnight, players can enjoy a ton of new content, explore new or rebuilt and reimagined lands, take part in hunts, gain new power and allies, and more. Check out a few things coming in Midnight:
- New Expansion Hub: Silvermoon City
- Rebuilt Silvermoon City includes new areas like the Sanctum of Light and Memorial Garden, and areas that remain accessible by Horde players only.
- New & Updated Zones:
- Eversong Woods: Lands that have healed in the years following the Scourge invasion now facing new threats in the mysterious lightbloom as well cultists serving the Void.
- Zul’Aman: Explore beyond the confines of the original raid space to discover what lies in the surrounding forests and aid the Zul’Amani Trolls as they work to reconnect with their lost Loa.
- Harandar: Return to the depths of the world to behold the convergence of the roots of Azeroth’s world trees in this primordial, fungal jungle.
- The Voidstorm: the chaotic beauty is both wondrous and deadly as the forces of the Void break through from this land to invade Azeroth.
- New System Feature: Prey
- Opt-in hunting system led by Astalor Bloodsworn, based in Murder Row of Silvermoon City. This system adds an extra layer of outdoor world gameplay for players seeking more thrill and challenge as they adventure across Midnight’s zones.
- New Allied Race: Haranir
- Ancient hunters of a hidden land with glowing bioluminescent features, whom players first met in The War Within as they worked alongside Orweyna who sought to discover what was happening on the surface that was impacting the home of her people.
- Available classes: Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, Monk, Druid.
- New Demon Hunter Specialization: Devourer
- A mid-ranged DPS specialization that forsakes the Fel energies that fuel the other specializations and instead embraces the Void as a source of power.
- This comes with a new race/class combination as Void Elves can join the ranks of the Illidari as Demon Hunters.
- New PVP Content
- Slayer’s Rise: a portion of the Voidstorm will serve as a new world PVP hotspot as well as a new epic battleground, inspired by Alertac Valley and Isle of Conquest.
- Training Grounds: The current Comp Stomp brawl expands to two new battlegrounds, Silvershard Mines and Battle for Gilneas, as players face non-player combatants in this mode that will now be permanently available.
- New Feature: Player Housing
- After more than 20 years of thwarting world-ending threats, the Champions of Azeroth will now (finally) get a piece of Azeroth to call their own.
- This robust evergreen system puts player creativity at the forefront with a potential for thousands of décor items that can be used to build the home players have dreamt of in Azeroth (much of which will be earned through natural gameplay).
And so much more including expansion staples such as new raids, dungeons, delves and quality of life updates.
Information about the Midnight expansion digital Base, Heroic and Epic Editions can be found in the Battle.net shop, including perks and pricing.
In case you missed it, you can also check out the Midnight story cinematic that premiered on the gamescom Opening Night Live show, which is now on the World of Warcraft YouTube channel. While you’re there, be sure to check out the Midnight gameplay trailer!
For more information about Midnight, keep an eye on the World of Warcraft website for more information as it rolls out on the road to launch early next year.
