New Demo Videos Showcase Player Housing System in World of Warcraft

Blizzard recently shared an intriguing blog post packed with in-engine videos, showcasing a new furniture positioning system. These test clips highlight how furniture pieces can be arranged on a grid, with a handy snap-to-place feature. It’s neat how larger items, like bookshelves or dining tables, can be adorned with smaller objects that move in tandem with the main piece. The blog clearly states that this preview is solely about interior decoration in a single room, hinting that it’s just a small peek into a larger experience. Plus, they made sure to mention that everything, including the UI, is still in the works and could change.

For those who want to keep it simple, the Basic mode offers a quick way to organize your space. But if you love tinkering, the Advanced mode lets you delve deeper, allowing you to clip furniture and rotate items along all three axes. This opens up a world of possibilities for players to get creative and design unique living spaces by cleverly arranging objects.

What’s really exciting is that players will have the ability to resize objects. This flexibility is perfect given the range of player models; imagine a gnome wanting a cozier setup compared to a towering Tauren. Blizzard also teased a feature to recolor some furniture models created specifically for player housing, although items from previous assets might not have this option.

While this particular update focused on interiors, Blizzard emphasized that the interior doesn’t have to match the exterior. Want a grand mansion on the outside but a snug one-room hideaway inside? Go for it. Or how about a modest cottage hiding a sprawling estate? The choice is yours. There’s plenty more to uncover, and Blizzard is eager to divulge further details.

Meanwhile, World of Warcraft enthusiasts are diving into the 11.3 patch, Undermine(d), set in the goblin cartel’s bustling cultural and financial hub. Though we’re still some updates away from Midnight, Blizzard keeps the community engaged with sneak peeks of future content. With BlizzCon making a comeback in 2026 after a break, anticipation is building. I’m particularly excited about these early glimpses of the player housing system. If given the choice, I’d love to stake my claim in the serene Grizzly Hills and soak in the tranquil atmosphere.