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World of Warcraft: An image of Xal'atath from World of Warcraft standing amid black mist that has turned into rabid animals, purple energy balls floating beside her

Past Midnight: building the next era of World of Warcraft

An image of Xal'atath, a purple elf woman, from World of Warcraft illuminated by the sun conjuring purple balls of magical energy

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 finally lets you put Pepe in your house

Pepe sprite on a background of WoW housing

How World of Warcraft's music reflects a shifting Azeroth - A statue of Jaster Gallywix in Undermine, one of many newer locations in the Blizzard MMORPG.

Boss themes, sagas, and Goblin Jazz: How World of Warcraft's music reflects a shifting Azeroth

Best WoW addons: Xal'atath, the antagonist of WoW Midnight, smirks directly at the viewer.

The best WoW addons July 2026

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 tackles bug fixes and housing decor costs, as Blizzard focuses on delivering a "polished experience"

World of Warcraft patch 12.1 tackles bug fixes and housing decor costs, as Blizzard focuses on delivering a "polished experience": An image of a troll woman with a red mohawk and red facepaint and piercings in World of Warcraft

Bad news, Blizzard won't be running a fresh Season of Discovery server in WoW Classic

Someone is playing World of Warcraft Classic on their mobile. Yes, they're a heathen.

An image of a huge fiery demo character from World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft Classic's Mists of Pandaria run reaches its end, as the Siege of Orgrimmar arrives in Azeroth

The Turtle WoW team is back, and this time it's making its own original, new MMORPG - The cartoon turtle representing the World of Warcraft private server group.

The team behind Turtle WoW is starting fresh with a new MMO: "We know this is an enormous undertaking"

World of Warcraft housing expert recreates The Burning Crusade's iconic login screen on their in-game PC: An image of the Dark Portal from World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft housing expert recreates The Burning Crusade's iconic login screen on their in-game PC

World of Warcraft Midnight events have moved. Is Blizzard taking more time for its next patch after the 12.0.5 disaster?

World of Warcraft Midnight Revelations update 12.0.7 - Rotmire, a fungal giant due to appear in the Blizzard MMORPG's Sporefall raid encounter.

World of Warcraft veteran Johnny Cash returns to Blizzard, and old blood is what the MMO needs

Turtle WoW players share one last goodbye as the fan World of Warcraft server shuts down for good

World of Warcraft private server network Turtle WoW shuts down with one final hurrah - Illidan Stormrage in the Blizzard MMORPG.

New World of Warcraft Midnight update throws Hunters an essential lifeline, with Warriors and Shamans also on the rise

World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning update and balance changes in May 5 patch notes - A Haranir Druid in the Blizzard MMORPG.

World of Warcraft's new housing bundle costs $75, and the timing couldn't have been worse

An image of a blood elf character from world of warcraft, with red hair, glowing yellow eyes, wearing red leather armor with two daggers on her back, set against blue skies

Ex-Blizzard boss says World of Warcraft's devs are "accountable" for its struggles, as patch 12.0.5 woes persist

world of warcraft character in front of house in the desert

As World of Warcraft 12.0.5 hotfixes come thick and fast, Blizzard admits the patch "wasn't up to standard"

World of Warcraft 12.0.5 Blizzard response: a night elf with white eyes and purple hair

World of Warcraft is getting a sub price increase in several countries, and it couldn't come at a worse time

World of Warcraft sub price increase: an elf with brown hair and green eyes

World of Warcraft private server Stormforge is shutting down as Blizzard builds pressure on fan alternatives

Blizzard shuts down private World of Warcraft server network Stormforge following Turtle WoW lawsuit success - A Pandaren in Mists of Pandaria Classic.

New World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning update reduces the dramatic gap between healers

World of Warcraft Midnight update 12.0.5 patch notes include major healer class balance tuning - Lady Liadrin assists in the creation of the Dawnwell.

Fan World of Warcraft servers face shut down as Blizzard wins Turtle WoW case

Blizzard wins World of Warcraft lawsuit against private server network with Cease and Desist order for Turtle WoW - A dwarf in the fantasy MMORPG.

World of Warcraft gets a perfect recreation of Counter-Strike's most iconic map, and it's even got Goose

World of Warcraft Dust 2 build: an elf with dark hair and purple armor

World of Warcraft reveals secret phase of new raid boss to give us the best moment in Race to World First

Blizzard hides secret boss phase in new raid: Alleria from World of Warcraft with bright blue eyes

Over 20 years later, World of Warcraft is finally getting its first official Pride event, supporting this amazing long-running community initiative

World of Warcraft Darkspear Dash Pride event: an elven woman with long dark hair and purple eyes

Blizzard hands Priest and Warrior big buffs in a new World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning patch

World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning patch brings big buffs to Shadow Priest and Arms Warrior - A mage conjures fiery blasts with both hands in the Blizzard MMORPG.

World of Warcraft's Pringles mount promo goes horribly wrong, and Blizzard's response has left players divided

World of Warcraft's Pringles mount promo goes horribly wrong, and Blizzard's response has left players divided: An image of the Thunder-ridged Elekk mount from World of Warcraft

Blizzard swings the nerf hammer in a big World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning patch

World of Warcraft Midnight Season 1 class balance hits DK, Shadow Priest, and Guardian Druid hard with the nerf hammer - Lord Antenorian, an elf NPC in the Blizzard MMORPG.

Blizzard initially feared World of Warcraft would only "be successful for five years," says former VP Jeff Kaplan

World of Warcraft Project Titan Jeff Kaplan interview: a tusked orc with purple warpaint

A single prompt in World of Warcraft Midnight has players discussing the best (and worst) uses for its NPC party members

World of Warcraft has stagnated for years. Midnight changes that.

An image of Xal'atath from World of Warcraft watching something off-camera, black balls of energy floating beside her

World of Warcraft Midnight will boost profession knowledge gains to counter any early access advantage

World of Warcraft Midnight hotfix - Arator the Redeemer in the Blizzard MMORPG's new expansion.

A new World of Warcraft Midnight update buffs survivability for squishies, but nerfs Death Knights again

New World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning and balance changes buff squishy survivability, nerf Death Knights - A woman wearing circle glasses with blue lenses.

World of Warcraft now has a Zillow page, because buying a home in a videogame is easier than getting a mortgage

towering house on a clifftop in world of warcraft

Big new World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning patch is bad news for Warriors and Mages, but makes healers more deadly

New World of Warcraft Midnight patch notes bring major class tuning and balance changes - Lady Liadrin in the Blizzard MMORPG.

Blizzard has seen your Xal'atath feet shrines in World of Warcraft, and it applauds your creativity

An image of a red-haired elf returning home, wearing leather armor, smiling

Blizzard warns WoW Classic players not to jump between worlds to find your friends in Burning Crusade

WoW Burning Crusade Classic layer bug pushes players apart, but Blizzard warns not to force it - A blonde-haired, bearded warrior.

World of Warcraft creative director apparently wishes Blizzard "hadn't called it 'Warcraft,'" and that hasn't gone down well

World of Warcraft creative director apparently wishes Blizzard "hadn't called it 'Warcraft,'" and that hasn't gone down well: A ginger Blood Elf from World of Warcraft wearing battered armor with glowing eyes looking at something off-camera

Blizzard won't "change" Sylvanas Windrunner, even if her World of Warcraft Midnight return proves divisive

An image of Sylvanas Windrunner from World of Warcraft, a pale elf character with long eyebrows, glowing red eyes, and a purple hood with a skull

Life after World of Warcraft Midnight's launch looks great, with highly requested housing features and, erm, Prop Hunt

World of Warcraft: A WoW character with glowing green eyes, purple skin, and heavy metal armor

Blizzard panic-slashes World of Warcraft Midnight's fashion prices in half, but it's time to go further

World of Warcraft Midnight slashes fashion prices in half, but Blizzard needs to go further - A blue-bearded elf.

Blizzard hasn't managed to crush World of Warcraft addons yet, as Midnight pre-patch shows various mods still work

Blizzard hasn't managed to crush World of Warcraft addons yet, as Midnight pre-patch shows various mods still work: An image of a Devourer Demon Hunter in World of Warcraft Midnight casting a spell holding her weapons out

You can get a free, snazzy bow tie in World of Warcraft, but you might need to get creative

You can get a free, snazzy bow tie in World of Warcraft, but you might need to get creative: An image of Xal'atath from World of Warcraft summoning purple orbs around her wearing a red bow tie

The big, totally unofficial World of Warcraft Unreal Engine 5 remake Turtle WoW 2.0 has gone belly up

Turtle WoW 2.0 client discontinued - A man in farmer overalls.

World of Warcraft Midnight adds a new housing feature that takes the guesswork out of building your dream pad

World of Warcraft: A WoW character with blue skin, tusks, and a purple hood

New World of Warcraft Classic update sees the return of one of MOP's best raids, so get your group back together

World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria The Thunder King Update: Lei Shen the Thunder King channeling a ball of lightning

World of Warcraft Decor Treasure Hunt quest riddle solutions

An image of an Alliance-inspired house in World of Warcraft Midnight

World of Warcraft's housing has finally arrived, but thanks to a new teaser I've now got my eye on marriage

World of Warcraft's housing has finally arrived, but thanks to a new teaser I've now got my eye on marriage: An image of Xal'atath from World of Warcraft Midnight with two love hearts flanking her

Despite Blizzard's World of Warcraft Midnight changes, the WeakAuras mod team still has no plans to return

Despite Blizzard's World of Warcraft Midnight changes, the team behind the WeakAuras mod still has no plans to return - A white-haired elf in the MMORPG.

Blizzard slashes World of Warcraft Midnight's transmog costs, and it's finally a step in the right direction

Blizzard slashes World of Warcraft Midnight's transmog costs, and it's finally a step in the right direction: An image of a male elf from World of Warcraft with white hair in a braid wearing gold and red armor

World of Warcraft quietly removes fan favorite event from new patch roadmap, so forget about turbo-levelling your alts for now

World of Warcraft Winds of Mysterious Fortune removed 11.2.7: a white-haired elf wearing golden armor, brandishing his sword

World of Warcraft game director responds to concerned email about Classic's future within 15 minutes, and it's good news

World of Warcraft game director responds to concerned email about Classic's future within 15 minutes, and it's good news: An image of a male Pandaren from World of Warcraft smiling

World of Warcraft Midnight's addon confusion strikes again, as game director breaks two-year Reddit silence to address countdown concerns

World of Warcraft Midnight's addon confusion strikes again, as game director breaks two-year Reddit silence to address countdown concerns: An image of Xal'atath from World of Warcraft, a purple elf woman with long black hair, looking into the camera with two balls of purple energy flanking her

World of Warcraft's most expensive mount ever may be making a comeback, and I can already smell the backlash

WoW's most expensive mount ever may be making a comeback, and I can already smell the backlash: An image of a tall black dinosaur with a long neck and golden armor standing in front of a mountain

Blizzard throws World of Warcraft healers and tanks a bone as Midnight's UI falls short

World of Warcraft Midnight alpha throws healers and tanks a bone as group UI falls short - A white-haired elf in the Blizzard MMORPG.

World of Warcraft Midnight just removed a huge part of the healer kit as Blizzard tries to make combat less "stressful"

World of Warcraft Midnight takes away healer interrupts as Blizzard looks to ease pressure on the "stressful role" - Lady Liadrin in the MMORPG's new expansion.

Fan-run World of Warcraft server network Turtle WoW asks Blizzard to "embrace" its work in response to lawsuit

World of Warcraft private server network Turtle WoW asks Blizzard to "embrace" it amid ongoing lawsuit - A red-haired warrior in the MMORPG.

World of Warcraft mod WeakAuras "isn't compatible" with Blizzard's new direction

Blizzard's World of Wacraft Midnight combat addon changes mean its most beloved mod "isn't compatible" with the MMORPG's future - An angry Night Elf.

World of Warcraft Midnight stamps out combat mods, but DBM is ready to adapt

Blizzard stamps down on WoW combat mods in World of Warcraft Midnight, but DBM's creator isn't going anywhere - A blonde-haired man with a beard in the MMORPG.

WoW's take on Fight Club returns in first big Mists of Pandaria Classic update

WoW Classic: A panda with a black beard and yellow eyes

Blizzard head dismisses idea of World of Warcraft going free-to-play

WoW won't be going F2P

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