Midnight Pre-Expansion Patch Set to Launch by January 27
A new splash screen from the latest Midnight Alpha build reveals that the Midnight Pre-Expansion Patch is set to launch by January 27, 2026. In The War Within, the Radiant Echoes event began a week after the pre-patch went live, so the upcoming Twilight Ascension event might follow a similar schedule, suggesting that the Midnight Pre-Patch could arrive as early as January 20. Please note that these details are subject to change pending official confirmation from Blizzard.


Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
New in Midnight Pre-Patch!

Twilight Ascension
Cultist activity is on the rise. Something sinister approaches...[Available January 27]

Neighborhoods
Work alongside your neighbors to complete endeavors and earn new decor!

Devourer Demon Hunter & Class Changes
A new ranged specialization, and updates to all spec abilities and talents. Check them out!
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  1. stoffe's Avatar
    A bit early imo
  1. artemisthemp's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by stoffe View Post
    A bit early imo
    Agree considering 12.7 should land in December, which means hardly a break after Legion
  1. Dracullus's Avatar
    It is likely 20th, prepatch event never started same week as patch, too many changes, too many bugs on patch day. And I realized why Remix must end with 11.2.7 - if we get 3rd DH spec straight away it would create mess with artifact weapon.

    Quote Originally Posted by artemisthemp View Post
    Agree considering 12.7 should land in December, which means hardly a break after Legion
    Whole season is following standard 8 week schedule on average (11.2 lasted 9 weeks, 2.5 will 8 weeks, December 2nd to January 20th is 7 weeks), that's why we suspected 20th January or something close for long time.
  1. Huntermyth's Avatar
    if they stay true to their 8 week cycle, 20th of january sounds not only plausible, but also expected.

    after a long break and filling the tank with lemix, i start to feel a bit hyped for midnight, ngl.
  1. Just Passing through's Avatar
    So..if that is the pre-patch - what would the release date for Midnight be?
  1. Dakhath's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Just Passing through View Post
    So..if that is the pre-patch - what would the release date for Midnight be?
    A month or so later.
  1. Val the Moofia Boss's Avatar
    If the actual expansion comes out a month after January 27th, at the end of Februrary/start of March, then it will have taken 18 months to release Midnight after TWW's launch. While on paper, it is impressive that they can get boxes out the door 6 months faster, you can definitely feel the shrinkflation as you get less bang for your buck month after month.
  1. Raetary's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Just Passing through View Post
    So..if that is the pre-patch - what would the release date for Midnight be?
    Early March.
  1. Just Passing through's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Raetary View Post
    Early March.
    Quote Originally Posted by Dakhath View Post
    A month or so later.
    Right, thanks - sounds good enough to casually get all the stuff done I want to get done
  1. Warden Shadowsong's Avatar
    Any1 got the full art of the DH? Looks amazing.
  1. Piratella's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Val the Moofia Boss View Post
    If the actual expansion comes out a month after January 27th, at the end of Februrary/start of March, then it will have taken 18 months to release Midnight after TWW's launch. While on paper, it is impressive that they can get boxes out the door 6 months faster, you can definitely feel the shrinkflation as you get less bang for your buck month after month.
    Yes, but if they don't get the new Xpac out the door after 18 months, instead of two years like in the olden days, people will cry like babies over the fact that there's no "new content" for many months. Blizzard will never be able to win with some people, but 18 months is probably the lesser of two evils for them.
  1. Ereb's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Val the Moofia Boss View Post
    If the actual expansion comes out a month after January 27th, at the end of Februrary/start of March, then it will have taken 18 months to release Midnight after TWW's launch. While on paper, it is impressive that they can get boxes out the door 6 months faster, you can definitely feel the shrinkflation as you get less bang for your buck month after month.
    Ridiculous take as usual TWW has more content than most any other expansion, 3 great seasons with back to back to back killer raids and had a great cadence that had zero "down periods" What more do you want kid lol
  1. Just Passing through's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Warden Shadowsong View Post
    Any1 got the full art of the DH? Looks amazing.
    Can't help you with that - but since Void Elves will also be able to be DHs - time for my 40th alt

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