World of Warcraft: Midnight

March 2, 2026

PCXbox Series X/S

The second chapter of The Worldsoul Saga™ begins. You&s;ll return to the legendary kingdom of Quel&s;thalas then adventure through new and reimagined zones in search of new allies in the battle against Xal&s;atath. Experience the reimagined zones of Eversong Woods and Zul&s;aman where you&s;ll be immersed in familiar but new …

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Critic Reviews (24)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Overall, I have had a lot of fun returning to World of Warcraft and experiencing what Midnight had to offer. I even got to spend time gaming with some old friends because it’s all they play. The new areas look …"

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Aleksandra Greloch GameOnly Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

95.0

"From the alpha to the full release, I checked how Midnight is reshaping World of Warcraft. It&s;s introducing, among other things, the new Haranir race, a third Demon Hunter specialization, and Skyriding technology without loading screens. It’s an expansion full …"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Mar 2026
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"The return to Quel&s;Thalas is the emotional heart of World of Warcraft: Midnight, a solid expansion that sets the stage for the epilogue of the Worldsoul Saga. The campaign revolves around the Sin&s;dorei and the conflict between Light and Void, …"

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Alex Van Aken Game Informer Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"While the conclusion is still years away, I’ll happily devote that time to decorating and, inevitably, renovating my new abode. Now more than ever, Azeroth feels like a home away from home."

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Cameron Koch GameSpot Mar 2026
80.0 /100

"Despite its nostalgic underpinnings, Midnight never feels stuck in the past. Just like with the 20-year-later revamp of Eversong and Silvermoon City, Blizzard isn&s;t simply updating WoW--it&s;s continuing to move it forward, one change at a time."

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Chris Carter Destructoid Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"WoW Midnight is very ambitious."

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Guillaume Dreher TryAGame! Mar 2026
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight continues its trajectory. The hardcore gameplay elements remain the endgame content and the highest difficulty modes. Otherwise, it&s;s a pleasant and peaceful stroll where you won&s;t encounter many people, which is quite unusual for an MMORPG. …"

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Harvey Randall PC Gamer Mar 2026
84.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Some of Blizzard&s;s best work in years wrestles with bugs and design issues, but still comes out on top."

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Jaihoon Jeong INVEN Mar 2026
82.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"The eleventh expansion of World of Warcraft introduces a range of new content, including housing and additional features, along with new talents. However, the most significant change is that addons are no longer supported in the game. Blizzard prepared various …"

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Jake Valentine DualShockers Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"I&s;m excited to play through Midnight&s;s seasons and experience everything the game offers heading into The Last Titan, but I also hope that Blizzard lets the dev team fully cook. It feels like they didn&s;t with Midnight, and it&s;s a …"

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Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym EvelonGames Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight is a bold, double-edged sword that cuts deep into the franchise&s;s 20-year history. While the comprehensive revamp of Silvermoon and the addition of a surprisingly deep player housing system are massive wins for the community, the …"

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Joelle Daniels GamingBolt Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight is off to a fantastic start, with a campaign that, while uneven in places, ends on a strong note. Paired with an excellent new casual gameplay pillar in player housing, as well as more dungeons, delves, …"

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Julio La Pine The Nerd Stash Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight is one of the most fun, addictive, approachable, and engaging expansions, despite an inconsistent narrative that brings this chapter of the Worldsoul Saga down a notch."

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Leana Hafer IGN Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"Enthralling zones and a satisfying endgame loop carry World of Warcraft: Midnight from high point to high point."

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Luis Guerrero ProGamers.life Mar 2026
98.0 /100

"SUMMARY World of Warcraft: Midnight is not just an expansion, but a philosophical evolution that blends nostalgia with technical innovation. Through a masterful reconstruction of Quel&s;Thalas and the implementation of the long-awaited Housing system—a haven of personal expression deeply integrated …"

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Maisie Scott NoobFeed Mar 2026
76.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

81.0

Story

84.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight really gets what modern MMO players want. It offers ambition, comfort, nostalgia and growth all at the same time, without letting any of them completely destroy the others. That&s;s smart product design that looks like a …"

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Matt Keith CGMagazine Mar 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight is an excellent follow-up to The War Within and refines all that makes WOW great."

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Melissa Sarnowski DualShockers Mar 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Midnight is a solid WoW expansion, coming with a number of pros and cons that balance into an experience that&s;s still a step in the right direction."

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Michal Korec SECTOR.sk Mar 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"WoW: Midnight is very solid expansion and confirms the right decision to develop the Worldsoul Saga with right level of cohesion and continuity in the series. The housing system is welcome addition, new Prey system looks promising and nice UI …"

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Patryk Manelski GRYOnline.pl Mar 2026
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

78.0

"Midnight is a solid but safe follow-up to the direction set by recent WoW expansions. Blizzard is not trying to revolutionise the game, but instead is developing existing ideas and focusing on greater accessibility. The result is an expansion that …"

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Rafael Gomes Manual dos Games Mar 2026
83.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight centers its conflict on the Void&s;s invasion of Quel&s;Thalas and introduces new features such as Housing, a Loot System, Story Mode in raids, and a new specialization for the Demon Hunter. Despite some narrative gaps and …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Mar 2026
85.0 /100

""An expansion that redefines Azeroth without breaking its identity" World of Warcraft: Midnight delivers a powerful expansion that focuses on improving rather than changing the core gameplay, with rich content and new systems that add significant depth to the experience. …"

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Robin Baird MMORPG.com Mar 2026
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Midnight isn’t perfect; there have been some bugs and hiccups here and there. In the realm of MMOs, though, that has been remarkably light, and Blizzard has been consistently patching things up. No surprise, I love it. Now, I’m off …"

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Shanne Walda Play Watch Read Mar 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"World of Warcraft: Midnight focuses more on storytelling, lore and character moments, especially around the Void threat of Xal&s;atath in Quel&s;Thalas. New features such as housing and the playable race Haranir give players additional activities. At the same time, the …"

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