Access is currently being rolled out to a specific group of players, including community veterans, press, and fansites. However, for those who don't want to wait for a lucky email, there's a direct path to the beta.
How to Get Into the Midnight Beta
There are two primary ways to gain access to the Midnight beta test:
- Invitations: Keep a close eye on your email associated with your Battle.net account. Blizzard is sending invites in waves to a range of community members.
- Epic Edition Pre-Purchase: Purchasing or upgrading to the Epic Edition of The War Within saga, which includes Midnight, grants immediate access to the beta. This is the only way to guarantee a spot.
This is more than just an early peek at the new zones and quests. The Midnight expansion brings players back to the ancient home of the Blood Elves, Quel'Thalas, to unite the scattered elven tribes and confront a full-scale invasion from the Void. This beta is the first opportunity to see how the story unfolds and test the new systems designed to repel these ancient foes.
Is the Epic Edition worth it for beta access?
For players eager to get a head start, the Epic Edition offers a compelling package. Beyond just beta access, it also includes 3 days of early access when Midnight officially launches. This is a significant advantage for anyone looking to level quickly, get ahead on professions, or simply experience the story before the servers get crowded. If you plan on playing at launch anyway, securing beta access now is a strong bonus.
With the beta now underway, community discussion is already pointing towards a potential pre-patch in late February 2026, with a full launch possibly following in March. For now, the journey to save the Sunwell has begun.