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Key Highlights from the World of Warcraft State of Azeroth Showcase: New Raids, Unique Mode, and WoW Ambassador Loyalty Program
Early Access and Release
Early access to Midnight will begin on February 27 at 02:00 Moscow time. Only owners of the Epic Edition will be able to use it. The full launch will take place on March 3 at the same time.
New Approaches to Content
In Midnight, Blizzard intends to move away from a strict seasonal schedule and introduce raid content more frequently. In addition to traditional large-scale raids, two additional mini-raids with one boss each will appear in minor updates. The first, "The Sporefall in Harandar," will be released in the spring and will be a standalone adventure. The second, currently unnamed, will arrive in the fall and will continue the expansion's storyline.
Additionally, update 12.0.5 will add a new entertainment mode called "Prop Hunt" for 5v5 teams. In it, one team will disguise themselves as environmental objects, while the other team will search for them.
Community Program
Blizzard announced the WoW Ambassador program, designed to support community leaders and active players. As part of it, the official World of Warcraft Discord server — "The Portal Hall" — will launch on February 26. Ambassadors of the program will help newcomers, organize events, and build communities.
New Content Formats
In the fall, update 12.1.5 will introduce a new type of content — "Labyrinths." These will be large-scale mega-dungeons, divided into quarters, which can be completed either in full or in parts. The rewards in them will be more significant.
Later, in update 12.1.7, another separate game mode from the team that created "Plunderstorm" and Remix will be released. Details are not yet revealed, but the shown art of a city shrouded in magic hints at a dark, possibly horror-themed setting. This will not be Prop Hunt; the developers previously spoke about creating a "scary story" — a new format for WoW.