Blizzard has announced that the World of Warcraft Patch 12.1 release date is August 11, 2026, with Midnight Season 2 following one week later on August 18, 2026.
The August 11 update introduces the Coiled Isle zone, the Altar of Fangs dungeon, new Delves, Lairs, campaign chapters, housing improvements, and multiple quality-of-life updates. One week later, Season 2 unlocks the Venomous Abyss raid, a new Mythic+ dungeon rotation, the new PvP season, Bountiful Delves, and additional seasonal rewards.
Players have a week between the patch launch and Season 2 to complete the new story, explore the Coiled Isle, and prepare their characters before competitive content opens on August 18.
If you want to learn more about the upcoming Patch 12.1, check out our Midnight Path 12.1 Overview.