World of Warcraft: Midnight Expansion Pre-Orders and Housing Early Access
The highly anticipated World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion is nearing release, and pre-orders are now open, offering players the enticing prospect of early access to the game's new player housing feature. Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled three editions of the pre-order package, each offering varying degrees of in-game bonuses and benefits.
Pre-Order Editions and Bonuses
The base edition, priced at $50 USD, includes the World of Warcraft: The War Within and World of Warcraft: Midnight expansions, a level 80 character boost with enhanced gear, reputation progress, and 500 Trader's Tender. Crucially, this edition also grants early access to player housing, a much-requested feature by the World Of Warcraft community.
For $70 USD, the heroic edition upgrades the experience. In addition to the base edition's content, it provides 1000 Trader's Tender, the Lightstrider Raiment Transmog Set, and the Lightwing Dragonhawk Skyriding Mount. Early access to player housing remains a key benefit.
The most comprehensive offering is the Epic Edition, priced at $90 USD. This edition includes all the content from the heroic edition, augmented by the Voidstrider and Voidwing Dragonhawk mounts, a Voidlight Surger Skyriding Mount, the Hopeflutter and Doomfeathers pets, beta access to the Midnight expansion, three days of early access to the full game, and a Midnight Housing Bundle. The Midnight Housing Bundle includes a variety of decorative items for player housing, such as gazebos, fountains, and portraits of prominent characters from the Warcraft lore. Thirty days of game time are also included in this premium package.
Player Housing: A Closer Look
The inclusion of early access to player housing is a significant draw for many players. The feature has been a long-awaited addition to the game, offering players a degree of personalization and customization beyond character appearances and gear. The specifics of the player housing system remain somewhat unclear based on the current pre-order information; more details are expected closer to the launch date. The various decorative items included in the Epic Edition's Midnight Housing Bundle offer a glimpse into the scope and depth of the personalization options available.
Pricing and Availability
The three pre-order editions are currently available for purchase in the US. While there is no official word yet on the international release dates, players worldwide are eagerly anticipating the ability to pre-order and prepare for the arrival of the Midnight expansion. The varied price points of the pre-order packages are clearly designed to cater to different player preferences and spending habits, from those eager to simply experience the new content to those seeking the full range of bonus features and early access benefits. The response to these pre-order packages will likely provide valuable insights into player demand for such premium offerings. The official release date of the expansion remains unannounced at this time, however the early access features indicate that a launch date is not far off.
Community Reaction
The announcement of the pre-orders and the inclusion of player housing early access has generated significant excitement among the World of Warcraft community. Many players have expressed enthusiasm for the new expansion's content and the opportunity to personalize their gaming experience through the housing feature. Various forums and social media platforms are buzzing with discussions about the different pre-order editions and the optimal choices for individual players. This positive early reaction suggests a potentially successful launch for the Midnight expansion, further solidified by the presence of the much-anticipated player housing feature.
The inclusion of numerous cosmetic items and bonus in-game currency will surely appeal to a significant percentage of the player base, providing a compelling incentive for pre-ordering. The potential to secure early access is further incentive, as the opportunity to explore player housing ahead of other players may prove a significant advantage in-game.
