Blizzard has shared a preview of the upcoming Midnight 12.0.5 content update, which will be available for testing on the PTR. It adds new activities tied to the ongoing fight against the Void.
The patch expands world content with new assaults in Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman, adds another gearing path through the Voidforge, and even introduces a hide-and-seek style PvP activity in Silvermoon City.
If you just want a quick overview, here are some of the most interesting additions in 12.0.5:
- Void Assaults. Rotating events that begin with smaller Void Strikes and can escalate into larger Void Incursions.
- Ritual Sites. Small 1–5 player instances where you disrupt Naga and Twilight’s Blade rituals for better rewards.
- Voidforge. The forge can turn Nebulous Voidcores from raids, Mythic+, Delves, and Prey Hunts into powerful gear upgrades.
- Decor Duels. Overwatch fans might recognize this mode. It is a new hide-and-seek style PvP minigame you can do in Silvermoon City.
- Abyss Anglers. We will also finally get a repeatable fishing event off the coast of Zul’Aman with diving upgrades and underwater treasures.
You can read Blizzard’s full preview of the 12.0.5 update below.
Take a Look Ahead at the 12.0.5 Content Update
In the next Midnight content update, we’re bringing more activities, building on the story, and adding more loot as we continue the efforts to push back the Void. Players will undertake new Void Assaults, disrupt powerful Ritual Sites, get a boost with Voidforge, group up for Decor Duels, and more.
Incoming Void Assaults
The forces of the Void are vying for position and control amongst themselves in a bid for more power. As they seek every opportunity they can, attacks begin in the Eversong Woods and Zul’Aman zones.
Void Strike
- Void Strikes take part in Eversong Woods or Zul’Aman on a weekly rotation. Once completed, a new one will begin in another part of the zone and continue to rotate through the zones.
Void Incursion
- These larger scenarios occur when enough Void Strikes have been completed in the zones and will take the might of many of Azeroth’s champions to defeat them.
Ritual Sites
Put a stop to rituals meant to empower the ambitions of power-hungry naga and Twilight’s Blade cultists in small one to five player instances. As you take on greater challenges, you’ll be able to receive greater rewards.
In Ritual Sites, you’ll choose some of the challenges you’ll face as you climb through the tiers. Players will also unlock Great Vault rewards for the World content row alongside Delves and Prey.
Players will earn Field Accolades from both Void Assaults and Ritual Sites as currency they can use to purchase Champion and Heroic quality gear and rewards.
Get a Leg up with the Voidforge
Voidforge will provide new opportunities for players in Midnight to take their game further. You’ll help aid domanaar Decimus build a Voidforge to begin transmuting Nebulous Voidcores, which are transmutable into powerful equipment upon defeating powerful foes in Midnight Season 1 raids or completing Mythic+ dungeons, and Bountiful Delves and Prey Hunts on Nightmare difficulty.
After unlocking the Voidforge, Decimus will require additional assistance to craft the Ascendant Nilhammer, allowing players to upgrade their weapons and trinkets to new heights by collecting Ascendant Voidcores.
Decor Duels
Amidst all the danger that swirls above Azeroth, there’s something to be said about having a little fun. Players can join in a team vs team hide-and-seek style game taking place in Silvermoon City through the Group Finder Tool (PvP tab) to either hide as various Housing decor items or seek out those who have donned the guise of an item. You’ll earn new rewards, including a mount, toys, and Housing decor, through this bite-sized event.
New Activity: Abyss Anglers
Dive deep into the shimmering waters off Zul’Aman’s rugged coast, where schools of exotic fish swarm just beneath the surface in a new repeatable event—Abyss Anglers. Team up to spear as many as you can and rack up points to unlock fishing rewards and upgrades to your diver gear, allowing you to venture deeper into the abyss where the greatest treasures await.
Seek out Depthdiver Jeju to suit up and enter the Depths. Zip through whirlpools, catch creatures with your harpoon, and discover treasures amidst the underwater steam vents.
Prove your mastery to earn dive equipment upgrades and cosmetics.
Check out the update on the 12.0.5 PTR. For additional details on 12.0.5 content update features, read through the update notes here.
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