World of Warcraft · · Blizzard Entertainment
The Venomous Abyss, Season 2, and More Await in This Week’s WoW Weekly!
This week's WoW Weekly covers the Venomous Abyss raid, the Race to World First, and the start of Midnight Season 2.
What was announced
Blizzard Entertainment published “The Venomous Abyss, Season 2, and More Await in This Week’s WoW Weekly!” on August 22, 2026. The announcement is filed under World of Warcraft; 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
The headline, publication time, image, and source link come from an official Blizzard property. The summary and analysis are original WCL Lens editorial copy. Dates, availability, and live-service details can change, so use the linked announcement for the final wording.