After its recent delay, Blizzard has finally given the latest WoW expansion a new release date - with World of Warcraft: Shadowlands set to drop November 23. With the extra time taken "for fine-tuning and polish based on [beta] feedback". No doubt the eighth World of Warcraft expansion will let players loose in a more stable afterlife.

And to celebrate the announcement we also got a new story trailer with impressive real-time cinematics setting the scene.

The eighth World of Warcraft expansion sends players on a journey into the Shadowlands, a realm of infinite afterlives where mortal souls go to find new purpose—or suffer eternal torment at the mercy of the Jailer in his Tower of the Damned. As players explore this otherworldly frontier, they’ll discover the fates of Warcraft legends, forge a bond with one of four Covenants who rule over the Shadowlands’ disparate domains, and ultimately confront a threat shrouded in darkness with designs to unmake the cosmos.

Blizzard has also outlined some additional Shadowlands events timings too with a pre-event dealy and word on the first Raid drop.

The Scourge Invade Azeroth November 10 – With the Helm of Domination torn apart and the sky over Icecrown shattered, the undead Scourge make a resurgence—and Azeroth’s heroes must confront this Death-born threat before it consumes the mortal world of Azeroth. This Shadowlands pre-expansion event goes live starting November 10.

The Gates of Castle Nathria Open December 8 – Castle Nathria, the first epic 10-boss raid of Shadowlands, will be available starting December 8. The opening of the raid also signals the start of Shadowlands Raid, Mythic Dungeon, and PvP Season 1.

For more on World of Warcraft: Shadowlands be sure to check out our massive interview with with Lead Narrative Designer Steve Danuser.