World of Warcraft: Shadowlands kicks off beta next week, launches this fall

The wait is almost over.

What you need to know

• Blizzard has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will launch this fall.
• More players will be able to experience the expansion next week when the closed beta test starts.
• The developers have revealed everything that will be included in the Epic Edition of the game.

Blizzard announced during today's World of Warcraft: Shadowlands preview that the latest expansion to the MMORPG will launch in fall. Closed beta testing for the game begins next week, allowing players to explore the end-game zone of The Maw, the realm of the dead devoted to the most evil denizens of the game's universe.

The developers also provided a look at the Collector's Edition of the game, which retails for $120 at Blizzard Gear Store. Along with providing digital perks such as a level 120 character boost and an Ensorcelled Everwyrm flying mount, the box will include:

• A Shadowlands mousepad
• Pins for each of the expansion's four covenants
• A game soundtrack
• A concept art book
• 30 days of game time

Check out everything we know about Shadowlands so far here and stay tuned for more updates as the launch approaches.

Epic loot

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Collector's Edition

$120 at Blizzard Gear Store

Die in style

The collector's edition of the latest expansion includes pins, a soundtrack, an artbook, a mousepad, and game time. Preorders are open now for the fall launch.