Blizzard have finally lifted the lid on their official Cataclysm launch date, letting us know the game-changing expansion Cataclysm will hit retail this December 7th. The new expansion reshapes much of the game's environments; offering up all-new quests and opportunities for long-time players. It has also been in beta testing for several months, which means it's likely going to roll out pretty much spot-on thanks to Blizzard's usual focus on balance and quality.

"Cataclysm includes the best content we've ever created for World of Warcraft," Blizzard's Mike Morhaime said. "It's not just an expansion, but a re-creation of much of the original Azeroth, complete with epic new high-level adventures for current players and a redesigned leveling experience for those just starting out."

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