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Blizzard announced during today’s Xbox Game Showcase that World of Warcraft’s next expansion, The War Within, is launching on August 26.
The War Within will have players exploring the depths of Azeroth. It also is the start of a planned trilogy of expansions.
WoW has been the king of MMOs since its debut in 2004. While it has had some down periods and has competition from games like Final Fantasy XIV, it remains incredibly popular even as it approaches its 20th anniversary.