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As 2025 draws to a close, what can you expect as a World of WarCraft fan next year? WoW, as a unique and vibrant ecosystem, will see more active expansions and updates in 2026 than at any other time in its history.

WoW in 2026 will consist of new expansion development, experimental limited-time modes, classic remasters, and exploration of future development directions. Each part appeals to different types of players, while developers are also experimenting with systems that may affect the long-term development of Retail WoW.

Although the developers haven't fully revealed WoW 2026 roadmap yet, we already know that next year they will not only release the second chapter of the Worldsoul Saga: Midnight, but also The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition as part of World of WarCraft's 20th anniversary celebrations, as well as a series of updates to existing expansions.

Next, we will combine the currently confirmed information and everything we know to summarize World of Warcraft 2026 roadmap, helping you understand the approximate timing of these upcoming updates.

TBC Classic Anniversary

First, we need to mention the long-awaited TBC Classic Anniversary. This is not being released as a standalone expansion, but rather a second remaster of the original TBC Classic, directly integrated into the previous World of WarCraft 20th Anniversary realms, bringing a more refined honor system, PvP mechanics, and smoother gameplay.

After Classic Anniversary cycle ends, players will have the option to continue progressing on TBC server or transfer to Classic Era realms for free, but only before January 12, 2026.

Currently, it has been confirmed that WoW TBC Classic Anniversary pre-patch will be released on January 13, 2026. And like the previous 20th Anniversary realm, during the server's operation, new phases will be released every few months, providing new areas, large monsters, and systems for players to explore.

The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary is confirmed to have 5 phases, but the specific release dates are still unconfirmed. However, based on the pace of Classic 20th Anniversary server and the historical release intervals of TBC Classic, we have made a reasonable prediction:

• Phase 1 (February 5-12, 2026): Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, and Magtheridon Raids. The launch of Phase 1 usually doesn't happen too long after the pre-patch, but to avoid the congestion of Chinese New Year and early year events, it is expected to be released approximately 3-4 weeks later.
• Phase 2 (Mid-to-late May 2026): Serpentshrine Cavern, Tempest Keep. Usually about 2-3 months after Phase 1 ends, allowing players to prepare for and progress through the next phase.
• Phase 3 (Mid-July 2026): Mount Hyjal, Black Temple. Usually appears 2-3 months after Phase 2.
• Phase 4 (September 2026): Zul'Aman. A smaller mid-cycle update designed to help players transition to the final stage.
• Phase 5 (Late October or November 2026): Sunwell Plateau, Isle of Quel'Danas. Expected to be completed later in 2026, serving as the grand finale of this TBC Anniversary server cycle.

Once Phase 5 concludes, your character will either continue into TBC as a regular player or be transferred to a permanent Classic Era server, marking the end of the special Anniversary event and the beginning of normal TBC progression.

However, as of now, this model is likely a long-term cycle, with Anniversary servers eventually going through various expansions, providing players with new phases and options. Perhaps the next step will be a WotLK Anniversary?

WOW The War Within

Regarding WoW TWW expansion, we can see from the previously released roadmap that it will essentially conclude after patch 11.2 of Season 3.

Previously, the developers announced that each expansion pack would only have three season updates to simplify World Soul Saga process. Therefore, there might still be some story wrap-ups, balance adjustments, or system improvements afterward, but there will be no new major patches or season updates.

In 2026, their content focus has already shifted to the next part of World of WarCraft: Worldsoul Saga - Midnight. While the content of The War Within will still be accessible and playable in 2026, the game's development focus and major updates will be concentrated on preparing for the release of Midnight.

World of Warcraft: Midnight

Speaking of Midnight, let's take a look at the upcoming new chapter of Worldsoul Saga!

It has been confirmed that Midnight expansion will launch globally on March 2, 2026, at 3 PM PST, and you can pre-order it now! Notably, regardless of which version of World of Warcraft: Midnight you purchase, you will receive early access to Housing system starting December 2, 2025, and unlock The War Within expansion as a bonus.

Like TWW expansion, Midnight will include a total of 3 seasons, with each season update unlocking new systems, areas, and gameplay loops.

• Season 1 (March 17, 2026): Heroic/Mythic+ Dungeons, Voidspire & Dreamrift Raids. Season 1 usually starts 2-3 weeks after the expansion launch to allow all players a chance to reach max level and acquire basic gear.
• Season 2 (June-July 2026): Mythic+ affixes and new raid tiers. Retail WoW seasons typically last about 3 months, so since Season 1 starts in mid-March, Season 2 will probably start in mid-June to early July.
• Season 3 (Early/Mid-September 2026): New Mythic+ modifiers & Dungeons. Following the approximately three-month cycle of Season 2, Season 3 will likely begin in early to mid-September 2026.

Currently, they have only officially announced the start of Midnight Season 1; the above is our speculation based on known Retail season update patterns. Since the developers certainly want Midnight to remain active throughout 2026, spreading the three seasons throughout the year to steadily release new content is clearly reasonable.

WoW Mists of Pandaria Classic Phases

For WoW MoP Classic, phase 3 was just released on December 9th, so the next phases 4 and 5 are not expected to be released too soon. More importantly, compared to the original MoP, the current game content lacks depth, focusing too much on repetitive content and missing previously promised features. The rapid patch update cycle also leads to player fatigue and disappointment. Therefore, developers anticipate needing more time to rebalance and adjust the game to fix the numerous existing problems.

Currently, regarding the release date of MoP Classic Phase 4, given that Classic updates typically occur every 3-4 months, it is highly likely to be released in February-March 2026. However, this phase does not include any significant endgame content, mainly focusing on scenario campaigns and adding a Heroic difficulty.

Compared to the somewhat lackluster Phase 4, Phase 5, the final chapter of Mists of Pandaria Classic, is clearly more anticipated. It will not only open the new Siege of Orgrimmar raid but also a new questing area, Timeless Isle.

Based on current estimates, the release of Phase 5 won't be too soon after Phase 4, expected to launch in May-June 2026.

Why not earlier? This is because the final Siege of Orgrimmar is a high-difficulty raid, and players' WoW gold reserves and gear progression won't keep up. So why not delay until the end of 2026? This is clearly not in line with the developers' usual approach, as they typically don't let a Classic expansion drag on for too long, which would compress the space for subsequent Classic plans.

BlizzCon 2026

Finally, let's look at Blizzard's annual fan event, BlizzCon, which is finally returning in 2026 after a nearly three-year hiatus.

BlizzCon 2026 will be held on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at Anaheim Convention Center in California. Tickets are currently on sale, and they introduced an early bird ticket sales window for the first time, from November 7th, 9:00 AM to November 9th, 11:59 PM (PDT).

Unfortunately, the early bird ticket window has already closed. However, standard tickets will be available later, although they will be $40 more expensive than the early bird tickets, but still more affordable than BlizzCon 2023.

As a long-awaited celebration for fans, the developers naturally won't disappoint players. In a blog post, they stated that they will be offering playable demos of World of WarCraft, Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone, and Diablo Immortal at BlizzCon 2026. In addition, there will be a series of major esports competitions, panel discussions, and opportunities to interact with the developer community. So it's definitely worth it!

Overall, 2026 is shaping up to be a very active year for World of WarCraft, with multiple expansions and updates coming, including remasters, classic versions, Retail season updates, and experimental versions - all catering to different player groups. The end result is a game that allows players to choose not only where in Azeroth they want to adventure, but also which version of Azeroth's history they want to experience. In any case, let's wait and see!

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