Player Housing Set to Arrive in World of Warcraft’s Midnight Expansion

In an exciting reveal during the final moments of the Warcraft Direct presentation, Blizzard confirmed that Player Housing is coming to World of Warcraft’s Midnight expansion!

Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas introduced this major feature with the words, “And speaking of home, the team does have one more thing to share with you…” Although the clip itself is brief and holds back on specifics, it leaves a lasting impression. The teaser features an adventurer cozying up by a fire, holding a mug with "Home Sweet Home" emblazoned on it—a clear hint of the upcoming player housing.

However, the full scope of customization is still a mystery. While the preview showed various decor items—such as the Bulwark of Azzinoth, the Homebrewer's Sampling Mantle, and Quel'Delar, Might of the Faithful—mounted on the walls, as well as pedestals displaying a Warcraft Rumble Toy: Night Elf Huntress, a miniature goblin shredder, a training dummy, and even Onyxia’s mounted head, it's not yet clear how much flexibility players will have in arranging their homes. This could be an expansive feature for the Midnight expansion, though Blizzard has acknowledged in the past that achieving the level of customization players desire is technically challenging. As recently as November 2022, developers expressed that making player housing fully customizable would require significant updates to the game’s engine—something that was initially seen as a barrier.

Yet, it appears Blizzard has finally found a solution, with player housing possibly becoming a permanent addition that extends beyond the Midnight expansion. The emphasis on making this a long-lasting feature aligns with Blizzard’s recent commitment to creating “evergreen” content.

The clip also hints at Midnight’s narrative, suggesting it might kick off with players at home, resting after distant adventures—a comforting return before Azeroth faces a new threat. This concept is reflected in the 2025 roadmap, which includes a rune resembling a hearthstone, possibly signaling that the expansion’s storyline begins close to home. Following Patch 11.2.7, it’s likely that player housing will debut as a pre-patch or early feature in Midnight, marking the start of an expansion centered around defending Azeroth from an impending Void invasion.

Blizzard’s venture into player housing is an exciting leap that promises a new level of immersion in the World of Warcraft universe.

Source: Wowhead