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10/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 11:09
WoW Weekly Highlights Midnight 12.1.5, Worldcore, WoW: Forever, and More
From new challenges in Midnight and a glimpse of what's ahead in Echoes of the Worldcore to a deep dive into Paladins and the latest WoW: Forever Podcast, this week's news is packed with fresh insights, new rewards, and adventures to explore across Azeroth.
Midnight's 12.1.5 Content Update is Now Live
Gather your allies for a single-boss raid against Kith'ix, with flexible Mythic difficulty. Venture into the Labyrinth of Kindo'jan, a massive, Delve-like gauntlet with nine chambers, a Tier 11 solo challenge, Mythic gear, cosmetics, titles, and more. Push your power to new heights in Season 2 with the mid-season refresh and Keystone Mythic. Begin a new story campaign that returns you to the heart of Quel'Thalas and Zul'Aman for the continuation of the Midnight saga.
Explore PvP in Episode 4 of the WoW: Forever Podcast
Join WoW: Forever Podcast host Countdown To Classic and special guests Savix and Tips Out as they sit down with Senior Game Designer Josh "Aggrend" Greenfield and Lead Designer Tim Jones as they dive into Player-vs-Player (PvP) in World of Warcraft: Forever.
Watch the episode for a closer look at the team's approach to PvP and what it means for players as they prepare to enter the fray.
Midnight: Echoes of the Worldcore Overview
The next Midnight content update, Echoes of the Worldcore, invites you back to Dornogal to unravel how to access the Coreway. Take a look at what's ahead:
- New Story Campaign: "The Return to Dornogal"
- Tales Take a Dark Turn in Talebound
- New Lorewalking Quests
- And more!
The Echoes of the Worldcore content update is currently on the PTR.
World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives - Paladin
Stand as a champion of the Light in this World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dive.
Discover how Paladin updates strengthen the class's distinctive Seals and Judgements while expanding options for Holy healing and spell damage, Protection tanking, and Retribution damage.
Twitch Drop Now Live! Get the Cuddly Gold-Colored Grrgle Housing Decor Item!
Watch 4 hours of eligible World of Warcraft content on any channel on Twitch.tv while these Twitch Drops are active to claim the Cuddly Gold-Colored Grrgle Housing decor item.
Start Time: October 13, 10:00 am PDT
End Time: November 3, 10:00 am PST
You can find frequently asked questions and details on linking your Twitch account in our previously published article.
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When you purchase a 6-Month or 12-Month Special Subscription Offer, you'll receive special bonuses, including several for use in World of Warcraft: Forever, once it launches in November!
World of Warcraft: Forever Original Soundtrack
Listen to the original soundtrack! Let the music of World of Warcraft: Forever carry you to Zephras Isle, Riverglades, and Mount Hyjal.
Zephras Isle - 00:00:00 | Skyborne - 00:01:44 | Shadowgale Forest - 00:05:03 | Gustberry Lowlands - 00:07:01 | Shrine Of A'kir - 00:09:22 | Riverglades - 00:10:55 | Farholde Keep - 00:13:50 | Rog'mar Outpost - 00:16:59 | Twilight's Shroud - 00:18:53 | Wheeler's Grange - 00:20:55 | Bolder'ok - 00:23:19 | Elderwild - 00:25:12 | Hyjal - 00:27:07 | Tainted Foothills - 00:29:29 | Mourning's Rest - 00:31:48 | Malorne's Retreat - 00:33:42 | Cradle Of Tranquility - 00:36:00 | Dae'gun - 00:38:31 | Summit Of Eternity - 00:40:26
Listen on your favorite streaming service: https://lnk.to/WoWForever
Composed by Adam Burgess, Brendon Williams, David Arkenstone, Neal Acree, and Jason Hayes.
Music Director: Derek Duke
© 2026 Azeroth Music and Omnica Music, divisions of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Let us journey alongside you, regale you with tales of adventure in faraway places, map out roads less traveled, and direct your gaze toward the legendary challenges that await. Return each week to the World of Warcraft news site, where we'll uncover your destiny together.
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