Blizzard Entertainment has clarified that there will indeed be new pet battle content in Midnight despite the absence of such features in the current alpha build. Feedback from players will lead to iterations in this section of the game. The developers are committed to ensuring that the pet battle system remains viable, although the current engagement levels are lower than desired.

“For players who love collecting pets, there should be significant numbers of pets to collect. For players who love to do pet battle combat, that will be available. As time has passed, we’ve seen fewer and fewer players enjoying pet battle combat, so this is an area we want to iterate on.”

These goals confirm that while players will still collect and engage in pet battles, the specifics regarding how many pets will be capable of battling remain unclear. As the game is undergoing alpha testing, feedback is crucial for shaping what ultimately makes it to release. So, World of Warcraft pet battle enthusiasts should share their thoughts to help keep their favorite features alive.