Azeroth lands in the heart of Melbourne

World of Warcraft Midnight has officially moved into the heart of Melbourne, following the completion of the Midnight House & Lounge in Federation Square, marking the arrival of a slice of Azeroth to the city.

This morning, Melbournians across the city, along with visitors en-route to major sporting events, crossed paths with World of Warcraft Cosplayers at various locations across the city. The characters were making their way home to the Midnight House & Lounge in Federation Square.

Midnight, the epic second chapter of World of Warcraft’s Worldsoul Saga, launches globally on 3 March (AEDT/UTC+8). To celebrate the launch, and the highly anticipated introduction of player housing, Melbournians are invited to experience a home away from home for a limited time only. The Midnight House & Lounge is a sanctuary crafted for heroes of Azeroth to relax and unwind and explore what’s next for World of Warcraft.

To mark the occasion, Paul Kubit, Associate Game Director for Midnight, will join the festivities to meet players and celebrate the next installment of this iconic franchise.

“As we enter the home stretch before the launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, I’m excited to be here in Australia connecting with local fans and sharing insight into the exciting new features arriving in this next chapter of World of Warcraft” said Associate Game Director, Paul Kubit.

“With fans already embracing the excitement of Housing Early Access, we’re thrilled to offer a first real‑world taste of this highly anticipated feature on Fed Square’s Top Court.” said Alexis Boulton, Blizzard VP, International Marketing.

The Midnight House & Lounge is open from Friday 23 until Sunday 25 January, between 1:00pm-8:00pm daily (subject to weather adjustments). Stay tuned to @Blizzard_ANZ socials for any changes.

Over the weekend, Melbourne fans will be able to make themselves feel right at home in Federation Square, exploring the world of World of Warcraft Midnight, experiencing the new housing features, and getting their hands on epic exclusive gifts (while stocks last) ahead of the game’s launch.

With Azeroth arriving to the city in the height of summer, putting Melbourne’s gaming culture on full display, this weekend is set to be an unmissable moment for fans.