During the Xbox Games Showcase, Blizzard and Xbox announced the release date for the upcoming expansion to World of Warcraft: The War Within. The expansion is set to launch on August 26 of this year. A cinematic trailer was shown during the showcase, though it didn’t provide many new details about the expansion.
Blizzard has already given players a glimpse into what to expect in Khaz Algar through several previews. The expansion begins with the destruction of a beloved in-game location, as revealed in a deep Q&A with game director Ion Hazzikostas. Blizzard and Xbox are considering a paid early access period as an experiment, although player reaction to this idea has been mixed.
In other news, Sony’s State of Play and IGN Live also announced some exciting updates for gamers. Be sure to check out our coverage for more information on these announcements and the Summer Game Fest. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN, and you can reach out to her with any story tips at rvalentine@ign.com.
