Overview
- Wowhead’s look at the Midnight alpha surfaced a currency named Hearthsteel alongside icons that resemble premium bundle amounts.
- The datamined entries reference a housing market bundle, suggesting the currency is intended for housing-related items.
- Blizzard has confirmed it will sell housing cosmetics in the shop, but it has not detailed Hearthsteel’s function, pricing, or availability.
- Reporting compares Hearthsteel’s likely role to Trader’s Tender, which is primarily earned in-game and sometimes included with store bundles.
- Coverage notes Hearthsteel could debut with housing early access in patch 11.2.7 expected in December and that Midnight is expected in February 2026, though both timelines remain unofficial.