A major expansion is on the horizon for World of Warcraft players with the long-awaited release of Midnight, with the release date for WoW Midnight now right around the corner.
The release date for the expansion was first revealed back in November, meaning fans have been ticking down the hours waiting for the next big slew of content in the Blizzard masterpiece.
If you’re eagerly awaiting the WoW Midnight release date, Insider Gaming has all the important details.
When is WoW Midnight Coming Out? Release Date, Explained
World of War Midnight is set for release on Monday, March 2, so the countdown to launch is well and truly on.
Midnight brings the long-awaited arrival of housing to WoW, something players have been clamouring for, and it’s expected to be a busy release period. Naturally, that may come alongside server stress, so prepare yourself for potential problems.
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WoW has the capacity to deal with the majority of server stress issues, however, so there shouldn’t be too many major problems.
When is WoW Midnight Early Access?
Early access for World of Warcraft Midnight is set for Thursday, February 26, giving players an extra weekend to dive into all the brand-new content.
Like many other games, however, entry to early access comes at a cost, as it requires an additional purchase. Given the cost of maintaining WoW access, players may want to consider holding out for the full release.
What Are The WoW Midnight Start Times?
WoW Midnight is set to be released at 3 PM on March 2, with the early access launch coming four days earlier at the same time.
That means a late afternoon launch for those in the United States, while those in Europe face a late night. Meanwhile, those in Asia and Oceania have to wait until the next day.
The exact release times have been shared by Blizzard and are available in the table below. We’ve separated the main release time and early access into different columns.
| Time Zone | World of Warcraft Midnight Release Time | WoW Midnight Early Access Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 3 PM – March 2 | 3 PM – Feb. 26 |
| Central Time (ET) | 5 PM – March 2 | 5 PM – Feb. 26 |
| Eastern Time (CT) | 6 PM – March 2 | 6 PM – Feb. 26 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 11 PM – March 2 | 11 PM – Feb. 26 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 10 AM – March 3 | 10 AM – Feb. 27 |
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