WoW Housing Update: Floating Homes, Budget Boost, and Diablo IV Decor

Key Takeaways

• Pre-ordering Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred unlocks three WoW housing decor items instantly: Hatred's Wolfpelt Rug, Prime Evil's Chest, and Sanctuary's Chess Board.
• Floating homes are now an official feature as of December 10, 2025: Blizzard added an altitude slider to Housing Edit mode after players discovered the unlisted hotkeys in Patch 11.2.7.
• Patch 11.2.7 (December 2, 2025) raised the outdoor decor budget at Level 3 from 200 to 250 slots.
• Around Azeroth is a community YouTube series by Soulsobreezy featuring player home tours — not an official Blizzard channel.
• Legion Remix: Phase 5 (Infinite Echoes) ended January 19, 2026 and is no longer accessible.

Here is the full detail on each of these updates.

Diablo IV Cross-Promotion: Three Free Housing Decor Items

Pre-ordering any edition of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred — the second Diablo IV expansion, released April 28, 2026 — unlocks three WoW player housing decor items instantly on your Battle.net account:

• Hatred's Wolfpelt Rug — a large floor rug with infernal fur detailing
• Prime Evil's Chest — a storage chest with demonic metalwork
• Sanctuary's Chess Board — a themed chess set representing the factions of Sanctuary

All three are account-wide unlocks that drop directly into your WoW Housing Storage on purchase — no in-game quest chain required. Players who use the WoW Token system can convert in-game gold to Battle.net Balance at the Auction House and apply it toward the pre-order cost.

Floating Houses Are Now an Official Feature

Players discovered in early December 2025 that unlisted hotkeys in the Housing Edit interface allowed them to raise their house exterior off the ground. Blizzard community manager Kaivax confirmed on December 10, 2025 that floating homes were being made a permanently supported feature with dedicated UI controls, rather than a bug to be removed. The altitude slider is accessible from the House Placement menu within Housing Edit mode.

Two practical notes for floating home builders: house undersides are untextured (visible only if you angle the camera upward beneath the structure), and elevated entry doors require a ramp, staircase, or jumping puzzle for on-foot access. Both are expected behaviours with no fix currently planned by the development team.

Outdoor Decor Budget Raised in Patch 11.2.7

Patch 11.2.7 (live December 2, 2025) increased the outdoor housing decor budget for Level 3 homes from 200 to 250 slots. The change was partly inspired by creative floating-house builds players submitted following the altitude-adjustment discovery — Blizzard cited community ingenuity as direct motivation for the cap increase.

Players looking to fill expanded outdoor slots faster or reach higher house levels to unlock additional budget tiers can explore WoW player housing services, or browse housing decor carry options to build out outdoor spaces more quickly.

Around Azeroth: Community Housing Tours

Around Azeroth is a community YouTube series created by content creator Soulsobreezy that showcases live tours of WoW player homes. Episodes feature community-submitted builds across different architectural styles — from minimal single-room spaces to multi-exterior floating constructions. The series runs on a fan channel and is not produced or endorsed by Blizzard. Home tour sign-up links appear periodically in the series' community tab; Soulsobreezy also archives uncut tours in a separate playlist for viewers who want full walkthroughs.

Legion Remix: Phase 5 Concluded

Legion Remix wrapped its final phase — Phase 5: Infinite Echoes — on January 19, 2026 (US). The phase ran from December 9, 2025, giving players roughly six weeks to finish the Traveler's Log, collect remaining Timewarped Badge bronze currency, and claim phase-specific rewards before the event closed. All Legion Remix characters have transitioned to the standard WoW server roster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the Diablo IV housing decor items in WoW?

Pre-order any edition of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred on the Battle.net Shop. The three items — Hatred's Wolfpelt Rug, Prime Evil's Chest, and Sanctuary's Chess Board — are delivered automatically to your WoW Housing Storage upon purchase. No quest or in-game step is required.

Can I use WoW gold to pay for the Diablo IV pre-order?

Yes, via the WoW Token. Sell a token at the Auction House to convert in-game gold to Battle.net Balance at the current exchange rate, then apply that balance toward the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred purchase in the Battle.net Shop.

How high can I raise my floating house?

Blizzard has not published a maximum altitude cap. The altitude slider added in December 2025 sets the base floor height; community builds have placed houses 50–60 yards above ground. Extremely elevated placements require a flying mount to reach the entrance door.

What is the outdoor decor budget at Level 3 after Patch 11.2.7?

250 outdoor decor slots at housing Level 3. The cap was 200 before the December 2, 2025 patch.

Is Legion Remix still playable?

No. Legion Remix: Phase 5 (Infinite Echoes) ended January 19, 2026. The event is closed; characters created during the Remix have been moved to the standard server.

Where can I watch Around Azeroth housing tours?

The series runs on Soulsobreezy's YouTube channel. New episodes are released weekly and feature community-submitted home builds. Uncut full-length tours are archived in a separate playlist on the same channel.

Will the outdoor decor budget increase again in future patches?

No announcement has been made for another cap increase beyond the 250-slot Level 3 budget from Patch 11.2.7. Higher house levels unlock additional budget tiers; the development team has indicated willingness to adjust caps based on community feedback and hardware performance data.