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by Published on 2025-10-01 06:06 PM

Join Arator for a New Journey in Midnight
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
One of the available paths through the Midnight campaign, players will undertake a new questline alongside Arator, son of Turalyon and Alleria Windrunner. At the request of Alonsus Faol, you’ll recruit Arator for this continent-spanning adventure to seek out relics of the Light used by priests and paladins at the Sunwell when their reserves run dry.


Arator's mission brings new experiences to familiar locations, all while he takes another kind of journey grappling with his relationships with both his family and the Light.



Oh, the Places You (and Arator) Will Go


Here are just some of the places you’ll travel to:

  • Seek out relics of early paladins at Light's Hope Chapel and defend it from Scourge attack.
  • Fight through the darkened corridors of Scarlet Monastery to put to rest those who would use the Light for their own hateful deeds.
  • Work with Sunwalker Dezco in Hammerfall to help Arator discover the paladin he aspires to be.

Arator's story reaches its climax in the shadow of Blackrock Mountain, where alongside the Sons of Lothar he must face the weight of his father's legacy and decide once and for all which path to take as a servant to the Light.


At the end of your journey, you’ll also encounter the Arcantina for the first time. It is a refuge for the weary, gathering spot, and tavern to both Horde and Alliance.



Whichever path you take, all roads lead to an impending confrontation with Xal’atath and the Void. We look forward to seeing you in Azeroth!


Players who want to dig deeper into Arator’s history can also pre-order the new novel World of Warcraft: Blood Ties by Christie Golden coming November 18, 2025. Learn more in our previously published article.
by Published on 2025-10-01 04:46 PM

World of Warcraft: Midnight - Collector's Edition
The $140 World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition is now available! You can see rewards for the various digital editions here.


Physical Items
  • Replica of the Dark Heart.
  • Hardcover art book for Midnight
  • Collector's pin

Digital Items
Purchasers of the Collector's Edition will receive the same items as the Epic edition in-game content, including:

  • Everything from the Heroic Edition, plus:
  • 1000 Trader’s Tender (Total of 2000)
  • Voidstrider Raiment Transmog Set
  • Voidwing Dragonhawk Skyriding Mount
  • Voidlight Surger Skyriding Mount
  • Hopeflutter Pet
  • Doomfeathers Pet
  • Beta Access to Midnight Expansion
  • 3 Days Early Access to Midnight Expansion
  • Midnight Housing Bundle
    • Light-Infused Rotunda (Light Gazebo)
    • Void-Corrupted Rotunda (Void Gazebo)
    • Light-Infused Fountain
    • Void-Corrupted Fountain
    • Alleria Portrait – "The Ranger-General" (Decor)
    • Turalyon Portrait – "The High Exarch" (Decor)
    • Arator Portrait – "The Redeemer" (Decor)
    • Xal’atath Portrait – "The Harbinger" (Decor)
  • 30 Days of Game Time


World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition Now Available for Pre-Purchase
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Adventure is calling you home as the Worldsoul Saga continues in World of Warcraft®: Midnight™, arriving in 20261.

Hold fast against the forces of the Void—take up arms and return to the elven kingdom of Silvermoon as Xal'atath's invasion of Azeroth begins, calling you to stand firm against the Voidstorm that threatens to shroud the world in darkness.

The World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition set is now available for pre-purchase and comes with an array of rare and treasured items.


Prepare to embark on an epic journey with the limited-edition World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition, containing a deep trove of Midnight-themed items:

The Art of Midnight Hardback Book: Follow the visual development of Midnight and explore the concepts that brought World of Warcraft's oldest and most insidious force to life.

Collector's Pin: Capture the duality of Light and Void with the Midnight Collector's Pin, featuring Arator and Xal'atath.

Dark Heart Replica: Hold the power of the Void in the palm of your hand with a replica of the Dark Heart, Xal'atath's most treasured artifact.

Housing Items:Get a jumpstart on your Housing decor with unique items to fill your home—Paintings of Alleria, Turalyon, Arator, and Xal’atath, Light-Infused Rotunda, Void-Corrupted Rotunda, Light-Infused Fountain, and Void-Corrupted Fountain.

Raiment Armor Sets: As the Sunwell faces the encroaching night, some stand in unison with the Light—while others embrace the Void. Make your choice with the Lightstrider Raiment and Voidstrider Raiment armor sets.

Mounts and Pets: Harness the Light or tame the shadow with your Dragonhawk mounts, or choose the Voidlight Surger mount for its color-changing effects against the blackest skies. Your collection of cute pets also expands with the addition of Hopeflutter and Doomfeathers.

Epic Edition Game Key: Use the digital key to unlock the Epic Edition of Midnight2

Additional Epic Edition Content3
  • Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost
  • 3 Days of Midnight Early Access4
  • 30 Days of Game Time
  • Housing Early Access
  • 2000 Trader's Tender


Already pre-purchased a digital edition of Midnight? No problem! These three new commemorative collectibles can still be added to your trove. When you purchase the World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector's Edition, you’ll receive a Battle.net® balance reimbursement for your previous purchase to use in-game or on Battle.net5.

Visit our support page for more information.



Additional retail options for residents in Australia and New Zealand:

Amazon (AU) | EB Games (AU/NZ) | JB Hi-Fi (AU/NZ) | The Gamesmen (AU) | Mighty Ape (AU)



1Available on or before June 30, 2026. Requires a World of Warcraft Subscription or Game Time.
2Future expansions not included in WoW®: Midnight™ purchase. If you already have The War Within on your account, it will not be re-granted.
3In-game items and Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost are not available in World of Warcraft® Classic games.
43-Day Early Access to Midnight may be impacted by shipping dates and subject to change. Limited time only. Play time subject to possible outages and time zone differences. Certain Midnight features will not be available during the Early Access period.
5If you want to enjoy Midnight digital items and any available access before receiving your Collector's Edition, you can buy Midnight on the Battle.net Shop. If you buy Midnight (Base, Heroic, or Epic) on the Battle.net Shop and then redeem a Collector's Edition code later on, you will automatically be credited the cost of your original digital purchase in Battle.net Balance, as long as you redeem the Collector's Edition code before December 31, 2026. If you have purchased a box upgrade product (e.g., Base Edition to Epic Edition), the cost of this upgrade will not be automatically credited to your Battle.net Balance. You can contact Blizzard Customer Support through Battle.net in that case for a credit of your box upgrade product.
by Published on 2025-09-30 06:14 PM

Legion Remix Overview ft. SignsOfKelani‬
Blizzard has released an overview of Legion Remix, with Kelani breaking down everything that's coming on October 7.

by Published on 2025-09-30 05:24 PM

Arena World Championship Returns October 3
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Beginning October 3, the Arena World Championship roars back into action for the final season of The War Within!

Steel yourself for the battles ahead as the Arena World Championship once again calls the greatest gladiators of Azeroth to prove their might. Every clash is a test of skill, resolve, and strategy, as the best of the best fight for their place in PvP history.

Season 3 of the Arena World Championship will feature three qualification Cups, in which teams compete for points. From there, the top three point-earning teams will advance to the culmination of the competition: the Grand Finals. The following top five point-earning teams will have another chance at making it big, as they’ll face off in the Gauntlet and compete for the final spot in their region’s Grand Finals.


How to Watch and Get Involved

Catch every moment live on:


Want to experience the action from a new angle? Many of your favorite competitors will co-stream the tournament, offering their own perspective on every match. Or, step into the spotlight yourself, sign up to host your own AWC Co-Stream via the Watch Party Form, and share the action with your community.

Returning this season, the Open Bracket Watch Party! Join the AWC Discord for all the details and get a front-row seat to the excitement of the Open Bracket.

Details

  • Broadcast Dates:
    • Cup 1: October 3–5
    • Cup 2: October 10–12
    • Cup 3: October 17–19
    • Gauntlet: November 14
    • Grand Finals: November 15–16
  • Broadcast Start Time: 10:00 am (PDT) / 7:00 pm (CEST)
  • Format: Double Elimination, Best-of-5. Grand Finals Best-of-7.

Talent


Sign-Up Today

While Cup 1 is underway, registration is still open for the remaining Cups. Register on Raider.IO today and secure your chance to earn the new Season 3 Astral Champion’s Prestigious Banner, available exclusively through AWC participation.

Stay Connected

Finally, follow WoW Esports on X and Bluesky for the latest updates and information about the latest competitive programming!
by Published on 2025-09-30 04:54 PM

New Trading Post Mounts in Patch 11.2.5
With the 11.2.5 Content Update going live on October 7, we're taking a quick look at the new Trading Post mounts datamined from the 11.2.5 PTR.

As a reminder, the final two Trading Post themes for 2025 are:
  • Bountiful Gifts - November
  • Frozen Hearts - December


Jeweled Sapphire Scarab - 800 Trader's Tender





Crest-Horn Mounts

Kalu'ak Crest-Horn - 500 Trader's Tender




Sharktested Crest-Horn




Floestrider Crest-Horn




Cragstepper Crest-Horn





Turkey Mounts

Highlands Gobbler - 500 Trader's Tender




Quirky Turkey




Murky Turkey




Prized Turkey - 500 Trader's Tender



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