Blizzard has provided insights into the long-awaited player housing feature in World of Warcraft. While some attributes will not be available until the Midnight expansion launches, the company confirmed that users can enjoy certain elements, such as customizing homes and collecting furniture, during the early access starting with the game’s 11.2.7 update on December 2 for those who pre-order the expansion.

Player Housing Features

In addition to renovating the realm of Quel’thalas, player housing takes center stage in World of Warcraft: Midnight. This feature aims to offer both Alliance and Horde players their own virtual spaces, akin to mechanics seen in other MMORPGs such as Final Fantasy 14 and The Elder Scrolls Online.

Players will be able to display trophies acquired from previous raids, furniture purchased from vendors, and items crafted through various professions in their homes. Notably, crafted housing items will remain accessible even if player subscriptions lapse.

Details on Early Access

Once Patch 11.2.7 is active, subscribers who pre-order Midnight will receive early access to player housing before the expansion’s official release in 2026. They will start a quest guiding them through the housing tutorial, enabling them to learn about managing and decorating their digital properties.

Players can also create communities, design layouts, and earn furniture rewards via in-game professions. However, while players who do not purchase the Midnight expansion will have the ability to collect housing items and visit communities, the ownership of property will require the expansion.

Conclusion

Blizzard is set to include other exciting features in the upcoming 11.2.7 update, such as the Pandaren Heritage Armor and the reinstatement of the beloved Brawler’s Guild. As players anticipate these changes and the player housing early access phase, they can look forward to a wealth of content during the holiday season.