World of Warcraft Player Housing: Everything We Know So Far

Blizzard has finally announced player housing for World of Warcraft in the upcoming expansion, "Midnight." This long-awaited feature has been one of the most requested additions by the community, promising a highly customizable and social experience. Below, we break down all the latest details about player housing, including customization options, social features, and what we can expect in future updates.

Housing Zones

At launch, two dedicated housing zones will be available:

• Alliance Housing Zone – Inspired by Elwynn Forest with influences from Westfall and Duskwood.

• Horde Housing Zone – Reflects the aesthetics of Durotar, the coastline, and Azshara.

These areas will provide unique cultural aesthetics and serve as the foundation for the player housing system.

Neighborhoods: Public and Private Options

Houses are arranged in neighborhoods, with approximately 50 plots per instance. Players will have two options:

• Public Neighborhoods – Automatically managed by Blizzard’s servers, where players can live among other random players.

• Private Neighborhoods – A customizable instance where players can invite friends or guildmates to live nearby and design a shared space.

This system ensures a balance between open-world immersion and private group experiences.

Customization and Decor

Blizzard has designed housing to be deeply customizable:

• Interior Decoration Mode – Allows players to position furniture on a grid with snapping options or use an advanced mode for more precise placement, resizing, and recoloring.

• Exterior & Interior Design – Mix and match different house styles, such as large mansions with few rooms or small shacks with multiple rooms.

• Wallpaper, Ceilings, and Flooring – Players can customize every aspect of their home’s interior, choosing different textures and colors.

• Partition Walls – Allows for custom room layouts, creating unique home designs.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Blizzard is ensuring that housing is accessible to all players:

• No Barriers to Entry – No high costs, lotteries, or maintenance requirements.

• Shared Across Warbands – Houses are available for all characters on an account.

• Earned Through Gameplay – Most furniture and decorations will be available as in-game rewards, though some will be purchasable in the cash shop.

Social Integration and Community Features

• Community Engagement – Players can visit each other’s homes, work on neighborhood projects, and participate in events.

• Guild and Friend Housing – Private neighborhoods allow groups of players to create communal living areas.

Ongoing Development and Future Expansions

Blizzard has confirmed that housing will be an evergreen feature, with ongoing support in future expansions. Expect new customization options, furniture, and mechanics to be added over time.

The introduction of player housing is a massive step forward for World of Warcraft, adding new layers of creativity, personalization, and social interaction. With the ability to design, decorate, and share your home with others, this feature is set to become a core part of Azeroth’s evolving world.

Stay tuned for more updates as Blizzard reveals additional details!