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World of Warcraft's Midnight Teases Shadowlands Return, Players Divided

4/10/2026

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Story summary

World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Midnight, hints at revisiting the Shadowlands, with Xal'atath and the reappearance of Sylvanas Windrunner.
Sylvanas cryptically states, "The Shadowlands are not at all what they seem," raising questions about her motivations and the narrative's future.
Players have mixed feelings about this potential return due to past Shadowlands inconsist inconsist and dissatisfaction.

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Story summary

World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Midnight, hints at revisiting the Shadowlands, with Xal'atath and the reappearance of Sylvanas Windrunner.
Sylvanas cryptically states, "The Shadowlands are not at all what they seem," raising questions about her motivations and the narrative's future.
Players have mixed feelings about this potential return due to past Shadowlands inconsist inconsist and dissatisfaction.