Cataclysm Inbound: Newest World of Warcraft Expansion Available in December

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It’s been in beta for months and rumors had it slotted to an early 2011 release, but Blizzard’s sent out the official word that Cataclysm will launch on December 7. The newest chapter of the MMO reconfigures familiar parts of Azeroth to provide new challenges for both new and experienced players alike. Along with those changes, the level cap is getting hiked up to 85. Here’s what Blizzard says to expect:

In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races — worgen and goblins — will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they’ll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm on Windows  and Mac will cost $40 for the standard edition and $80 for a collector’s set. BlizzCon–the developer’s yearly celebration for fans of all things Blizzard–happens on October 22nd and 23rd, so more details about Cataclysm, new content for StarCraft II and–dare we hope–Diablo III will be forthcoming.