US EditionIn World of Warcraft, interior design is an esport now
Six creator pairs compete in Blizzard's WoW housing contest, with the winner earning a real-world Zillow listing and supporting Habitat for Humanity charity.
- Blizzard announced on the State of Azeroth stream that the Azeroth Interiors invitational will run Feb. 17 to 24, pairing creators as homeowner and builder teams.
- Blizzard Entertainment is emphasizing housing this expansion cycle, with executive producer Holly Longdale framing the competitive design push as part of the housing feature focus and hinting more updates soon.
- Starting from a Pinterest-board stage, creators build and present six finished homes in a final judged livestream with walkthroughs, while Blizzard's cinematics team showcased trailer creative touches.
- The winner will receive a Zillow feature and real-world exposure, Blizzard will support Habitat for Humanity through Roofus sales, and active subscribers logging in before Midnight get a Dark Portal decor item.
- The contest accompanies a busy 2026 content roadmap that extends past the Midnight expansion launch on March 3, including Prop Hunt, standalone single-boss raids, and Labyrinths in a 12.1.5 patch in fall 2026.
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Explore the State of Azeroth and what’s coming in 2026
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Blizzard Shares What's Next For World Of Warcraft In 2026 In State Of Azeroth
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State of Azeroth recapped: What's in store for World of Warcraft in 2026?
2026 is set to be another big year for {World of Warcraft}, as it's in this calendar year, in March to be exact, when the second part of the wider {Worldsoul Saga} arrives in {Blizzard}'s long-running MMORPG. {World of Warcraft: Midnight} is less than six weeks away, and with that in mind, {Blizzard} has just finished hosting a lengthy showcase that explores the {State of Azeroth} and the various {World of Warcraft} projects. As there was a lot…
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