WoW Midnight · · Blizzard Entertainment
Into the Venomous Abyss: Midnight's Race to World First Begins
The Race to World First begins as top guilds compete in the Venomous Abyss raid.
What was announced
Blizzard Entertainment published “Into the Venomous Abyss: Midnight's Race to World First Begins” on August 19, 2026. The announcement is filed under WoW Midnight; this page condenses its player-facing points without reproducing Blizzard’s article.
How to read this update
This update can affect what players can enter, earn, or prepare for. Separate launch timing from unlock timing, and use the official article to confirm raid wings, season rules, prerequisites, and region-specific maintenance.
Verification note
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