The closed beta of World of Warcraft: Midnight will begin on November 11, as Blizzard confirmed the news just days after launching its fifth phase of alpha testing. World of Warcraft will issue periodic invitations to interested players who sign up for the Midnight beta, but players who pre-order the Midnight Epic Edition can skip the wait and gain immediate access.

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Midnight is the 11th expansion for World of Warcraft, and the second chapter of the ongoing Worldsoul Saga storyline. Midnight will take players back to Quel'thalas as the forces of the Light and the Void clash. Along with various class and specialization changes, World of Warcraft: Midnight will limit the amount of API access that player-made addons have. This controversial change has forced addons like ElvUI and WeakAuras to pause development on Midnight, though they will remain available in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

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When Does The World of Warcraft: Midnight Beta Go Live?

  • Tuesday, November 11

Blizzard confirmed that World of Warcraft: Midnight will enter its beta test phase on Tuesday, November 11. Players can opt into the Midnight beta by logging into their Battle.net account and signing up for an invitation, while World of Warcraft players who pre-order Midnight's Epic Edition will get immediate access to the closed beta. However, it's worth noting that Blizzard stated a minimal delay of up to 30 minutes may be experienced. Players must also ensure their Battle.net desktop apps and graphics drivers are updated to the latest versions.

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The first week of the Midnight beta will allow World of Warcraft players to explore zones like Quel'thalas and Zul'aman, try out the Devourer Demon Hunter specialization, and play as WoW's upcoming allied race, the bat-like Haranir. Other features like the Prey system and updated Talent trees will also be ready for players to test drive. The second and third weeks of Midnight's beta will grant players access to the expansion's first three raids, though the final bosses of the Voidspire and March on Quel'Danas raids will not be available to avoid story spoilers.

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Player housing exteriors themed around night elves and blood elves will also be available after the first week of Midnight beta testing. Between the Midnight beta and the arrival of The War Within's final patch, the last two months of the year are sure to be an exciting time for World of Warcraft fans.

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World of Warcraft: Midnight
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2026
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World of Warcraft
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Blizzard
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
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