Brave The Beyond The veil between life and death is no more. With a single act of destruction, Sylvanas Windrunner has ripped open the way to the afterlife. Azeroth's staunchest defenders have been dragged into all-consuming darkness. An ancient force of death threatens to break its bonds and unravel reality. Hidden realms of wonder and horror await any who would pass to the other side. The Shadowlands is home to an entire realm of the departed; it is a world between worlds whose delicate balance preserves life and death itself. As one of Azeroth's greatest champions, you have been granted the power to cross over in body and soul. Now you must investigate a conspiracy to unmake the cosmos, and help Warcraft legends journey back... or fulfill their ultimate destiny. New World The Shadowlands What lies beyond the world you know? The Shadowlands, resting place for every mortal soulvirtuous or vilethat has ever lived. Journey through planes of torment and imprisonment to those of rebirth and eternal reward. New Player Hub Oribos, The Undying City Oribos is the arrival point for all souls who enter the Shadowlands. At this crossroads, the dead are judged by the impassive Arbiter before being sent to their final destinations, and Oribos' denizens swap gossip and animasoulstuff that serves as both power and currency. New Feature Covenants Align yourself with one of four Covenantsmysterious sects, each with their own ambition for the Shadowlandsto restore balance to the hereafter. You'll gain access to your Covenant's Sanctum, where you'll accept unique quests, undertake a sprawling covenant campaign, and call upon your allies to embark on important missions. You'll also earn unique abilities based on your Covenant and class, acquire a unique mount and visual appearance, and forge bonds with powerful souls, drawing on their essence to further customize your skills. New Feature - Infinite Dungeon Torghast, Tower of the Damned Once, the Jailer kept only the most dangerous souls in the cosmos confined in this eternal prison. Now, some of Azeroth's greatest heroes are trapped here, and you'll need to rescue them from the Jailer's tower before he expends their very souls. Torghast is an endlessly replayable, ever-changing dungeon that you can challenge alone or in a group. Your runs will differ each time, but you'll need to explore cautiously. Death comes at a terrible cost. Defeat enough of Torghast's unpredictable challenges, and you'll be rewarded with unique abilities and items to ensure your present survival or bolster your next run. The further you progress, the greater your likelihood of retrieving materials to craft the legendary weapons and armor that will help you restore balance to the Shadowlands. Other secrets lie within the tower but they're yet to be revealed. Game Updates Leveled-Up Leveling World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will smooth out the leveling experience and better prepare new adventurers for what's to come. Players will level up to 50 before heading to the Shadowlands (new level cap: 60). We've adjusted the experience curve to make it faster than ever to prepare for the newest challenges, and each level along the way will provide more meaningful increases in progress and power. All expansion zones are getting more flexible, too; they'll be able* to scale to you and your friends while you level to 50, so it's easy to try a zone you've never played. *You can still outlevel dungeons and crush them for transmogs or fulfillment.

Several years have passed since the Burning Legion's defeat at Mount Hyjal and the races of Azeroth have continued to rebuild their once shattered lives. With renewed strength, the heroes of the Horde and Alliance have begun to explore new lands and broken through the Dark Portal to investigate the realms beyond the known world. Will these heroes find friends or foes? What dangers and rewards lie in wait beyond the Dark Portal? And what will they do when they discover that the demons they thought vanquished have returned to renew their terrible Burning Crusade? New Player Races: New allies will join the game, expanding the story line and allowing players to develop powerful new characters within the world. Higher Level Limit: The game's level cap is being raised to 70, and with these new levels will come meaningful spell, ability, and talent upgrades for each character class. New Lands and Battlegrounds: Explore the magical realms of the Blood Elves and Draenei, journey through the Dark Portal into untamed Outland, and visit dungeons and battlefields previously inaccessible to players. Flying Mounts: In Outland, players will gain access to unique airborne mounts that will allow for smoother travel over some of that region's more hazardous terrain. [Blizzard]

Defend Azeroth from the Shadows Below Journey through never-before-seen subterranean worlds filled with hidden wonders and lurking perils, down to the dark depths of the nerubian empire, where the malicious Harbinger of the Void is gathering arachnid forces to bring Azeroth to its knees. Journey to Khaz Algar Explore the World Beneath Azeroth Beneath the surface of Azeroth, an expansive world exists, fraught with danger and waiting to be explored. ISLE OF DORN Discover the land of Khaz Algar off the western shores of Pandaria and home to the Earthen. Their capital city, Dornogal, will become the new meeting ground for the Horde and the Alliance. THE RINGING DEEPS This giant carvern serves as the home of the Machine Speakers, Earthen who maintain the gigantic Titan machines of old. HALLOWFALL Lit by a massive crystal at its center, this bright underground zone is home to the Arathi who are engaged in a constant battle against the Nerubians. AZJ-KAHET The pinacle of Nerubian society where Xal'atath, Herbinger of the Void, has been gathering and mutating Nerubian forces to create an unstoppable army. New Evergreen Features DELVES Deep beneath the surface lies treasure vaults waiting to be discovered. Explore these world instances solo or with up to four friends, along with an NPC companion, to defeat bosses and gain epic end-game loot! WARBANDS Expand the potential of your alts with account-wide progression across your family of characters on your Battle.net account, regardless of their Faction. Share Warband Bank access, War Within Renown, achievements, collections and more. HERO TALENTS Rise to new heights of power with new Hero Talent trees! Each class specialization has access to two choices of self-contained Hero Talent trees inspired by iconic Warcraft universe archetypes. New Playable Allied Race: EARTHEN Enlist a titan-forged race made of living stone imbued with the essence of Azeroth’s worldsoul! Unlock playable Earthen characters after completing their quests and the overall level-up campaign. DYNAMIC FLYING Explore the stunning new zones of Khaz Algar from the saddle of hundreds of in-game mounts, now with the dynamic flying capabilities first introduced in Dragonflight. DUNGEON AND RAIDS Eight new Dungeons and one challenging Raid rally Alliance and Horde defenders together to face a menacing new threat taking shape at the heart of the world. Epic Edition Rewards For the very first time in World of Warcraft’s history, we’re including both Beta Access and Early Access for players who purchase the Epic Edition! Algarian Stormrider Mount Soar through the skies of Khaz Algar and into the depths below with this fully customizable, lightning-infused gryphon. This mount comes in four color variants and 42 customizable options, resulting in millions of designs to choose from. Stormrider's Attire Transmog Set The courage of the Stormriders is legendary among the Earthen, and you'll be the toast of every mead hall in Dorn Batol when you don this prestigious ensemble. Upgrade your attire by completing special race courses. Enhanced Level 70 Character Boost Prepare for the War Within with this enhanced character boost that is end-game ready for Dragonflight. Hearthstone Effect, Pet, Toy and More! With the Epic Upgrade, gain the Deepdweller's Earthen Hearthstone composed of minerals extracted from the greatest of depths, a playful Storm Hatchling, a Sandbox Storm Gryphon toy (CAUTION: Safety harness NOT included), additional Trader’s Tender, and 30 days of game time.

To scrap with the greatest army Draenor has ever known, you will need your own forces and your own fortress. Build a mighty garrison: an enduring home base integrated seamlessly with the world, not a hiding place far from the tumult. Customize it with functional structures like farms, stables, armories, workshops and more. Lay down trade routes and unlock new quests, gear and pets to support your war for Draenor. Recruit stalwart followers to man your base, and send them to loot dungeons, fulfill missions, and craft items, even if you’re offline. Tame a deadly realm, and build an unbreakable monument to victory.

Players last visited Northrend in "Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne," when Arthas Menethil fused with the spirit of Ner’zhul to become the Lich King, one of the most powerful beings in the Warcraft universe. He now broods atop the Frozen Throne deep in Icecrown Citadel, clutching the rune blade Frostmourne and marshaling the undead armies of the Scourge. In Wrath of the Lich King, the forces of the Alliance and the Horde venture into battle against the Scourge amid Northrend’s howling winds and fields of jagged ice. Wrath of the Lich King adds a rich variety of content to an already massive game. New features in the game’s second expansion include: Death Knight Hero Class: Create a high-level Death Knight character -- the game’s first hero class -- once certain challenges have been met. Increased Level Cap: Advance to level 80 and gain potent new talents and abilities along the way. Northrend: Explore the harsh new continent of Northrend, packed with new zones, quests, dungeons, monsters, and items -- and do battle with the undead armies of the Lich King. "Inscription" Profession: Learn this exciting new profession and gain unique ways to permanently enhance spells and abilities in the game. Siege Weapons and Destructible Buildings: Take the battle to another level with new player-vs.-player game mechanics and new battlefields to wage war on. New Character Customization: Change how characters look and express themselves, with different hairstyles and dance animations. [Blizzard Entertainment]