A datamine has revealed when players will be able to use World of Warcraft’s full suite of player-housing systems, giving an indication of when the MMORPG’s next expansion will launch in full.
As datamined by Wowhead, the Midnight pre-patch, which will introduce class changes and new systems (though not the actual new zones, dungeons, or other expansion content) looks to be coming on or around January 27, 2026. The datamined splash screen for the patch points out Neighborhoods, the void-focused Devourer Demon Hunter specialization, and a new pre-patch event called Twilight Ascension as new additions.
The event, which looks to have players dealing with cultists of the Twilight Hammer, states it will be available on January 27. That puts the likely release date of the expansion itself in the following three or four weeks sometime in February. Blizzard has not yet given an officiall release date for when Midnight, or the pre-patch, will release.
This is exciting news for World of Warcraft fans! Player housing has been a highly anticipated feature, and it’s great to see some clarity on its arrival. Looking forward to seeing how it enhances the game experience!
Absolutely, it really is exciting! Player housing could add a whole new layer of personalization and community interaction in the game. Plus, it might encourage players to spend more time in the world, creating unique spaces that reflect their adventures.
I agree, personalization is a huge draw! It’ll also be interesting to see how player housing might enhance community interactions, allowing players to showcase their achievements and creativity.