World of Warcraftwill reveal more details about theMidnightexpansion at Gamescom 2025, according to a statement made by Blizzard on June 23. Although further details about its Gamescom presence remain elusive,World of Warcraftwill have a booth in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse exhibition center from August 20 to 24 for attendees to peruse.
World of Warcraft: Midnightis the second planned chapter of the Worldsoul Saga, and will begin shortly after the events ofthe upcoming Ghosts of K’aresh content update. Ghost of K’aresh will take players to the titular home world of the mysterious Ethereals, as they face the return of Dimensius the All-Devouring. This gargantuan Void entity caused K’aresh’s downfall and has chosen Azeroth as its next target, so players will be tasked with stopping Dimensius beforehand. The events of Ghosts of K’aresh and subsequent patches will have an impact on theMidnightexpansion, currently scheduled to arrive this winter at the earliest.
Soon,World of Warcraftwill have a major opportunity toshare more details aboutMidnight, the game’s eleventh expansion. According to Blizzard,World of Warcraftwill attend Gamescom 2025 from August 20 to 24, which will be held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany, located near the banks of the Rhine.World of Warcraftwill host a booth in Hall 8 of the Koelnmesse show floor, with activities such as a cosplay showcase, Mythic Dungeon and Arena showcases, and a chance to meet with some of the game’s developers.
World of Warcraft Is Coming to Gamescom 2025
Blizzard also confirmed thatWorld of Warcraftfans unable to attend Gamescom will not be left out, as any news aboutMidnightwill also be posted on social media. AlthoughMidnighthas no release date as of this writing, news about the expansion’s closed alpha or beta testing period and a release window will likely be revealed during Gamescom.
World of Warcraftjoins othermajor gaming giants likePokemonin attending Gamescom, which has become one of the largest gaming expos of its kind in the West. It remains to be seen what Blizzard will show ahead ofMidnight’s imminent launch.
