You start the Midnight expansion by picking up the main intro quest in your capital city, then following it into Silvermoon, which becomes your new hub.

Where to start the Midnight expansion

  • On Alliance, go to Stormwind ; on Horde, go to Orgrimmar.
  • Look for the Midnight intro quest giver (often Lady/Lord “Leadin/Leaddin” or a similar story NPC) near the usual expansion-launch board or central area.
  • The quest will direct you toward a very obvious visual marker (described as a huge pillar of light / campaign marker) that begins the Midnight storyline.

Once you complete the opening sequence, you will be taken to Silvermoon , which functions as the central Midnight hub city.

First steps once you’re in

  • Set your hearthstone in Silvermoon, since portals and key Midnight systems (zones, delves, “Prey”, etc.) are centered there.
  • Follow the main campaign quests; this unlocks features like world quests, adventure mode for alts, and other Midnight systems.
  • As you progress, you’ll naturally be sent into early zones such as Eversong Forest and then branch into later areas like Harandar/Zulleon/Voidstorm in sequence.

If you’re a brand‑new or returning player

  • Level normally (Exile’s Reach or a chosen Timewalking expansion) until you’re funneled through The War Within content up to around level 80, then the game will point you into the Midnight campaign automatically.

Quick Scoop (SEO-style mini overview)

  • Main keyword: where to start midnight expansion
  • Start location: Stormwind or Orgrimmar, pick up the Midnight intro quest.
  • First hub: Silvermoon City – set hearthstone, learn professions, grab portals.
  • Core advice: Always follow the main campaign first; it unlocks the latest systems, gearing paths, and endgame like Delves and Prey.

“Head to your faction capital, grab the Midnight intro quest, and let it drag you to Silvermoon. From there, just stick to the campaign and the expansion will open up piece by piece.”

TL;DR: Go to your capital city → pick up the Midnight intro quest → follow it into Silvermoon → keep doing the main campaign and you’re officially “in” the Midnight expansion.

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