Blizzard has unveiled details about player housing in the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Midnight, which is set for release between late 2025 and early 2026. Players will have the opportunity to acquire various housing items, including some that can be easily purchased from NPC vendors.
More specialized items, particularly those themed around specific factions or races, will require different crafting professions or may be obtained through the Auction House. Achievements from previous expansions will also play a role in acquiring furnishings.
For instance, players can earn rewards retroactively by completing tasks or achievements from earlier content. Notably, Blizzard has mentioned items like the Stormwind Hall Rug, which can be purchased after reaching the Revered reputation rank with Stormwind City.
Additionally, legacy raids such as Onyxia’s Lair will reward decorative trophies, like the Head of the Broodmother, once players achieve the “More Dots! (25 player)” accomplishment by defeating Onyxia swiftly.
Blizzard has taken steps to address concerns about the potential grind associated with collecting housing items. They clarified that the process will not require exhausting “transmog runs,” which can be tedious when farming for rare mounts.
Players can expect to earn their housing rewards through established systems of currencies and reputations. Meta-achievements from expansions like Dragonflight are also designed to offer decorative rewards, which will allow players to make progress before the arrival of Midnight.
Unique furnishings are also on the table, with items such as Onyxia’s head classified as one-of-a-kind decorations. This means players can only display one in their homes, regardless of how many they may acquire.
As excitement builds for the expansion, fans eagerly await Blizzard’s approach to a successful player housing experience.