Blizzard has just announced the next expansion for its long-running fantasy World of Warcraft: Shadowlands at its BlizzCon 2019 Opening Ceremony. Along with an epic trailer setting the scene that sees Sylvanas find the Frozen Throne and lock into a battle with the Lich King, the studio has unveiled the new zones that the expansion will bring to the game: Revendreth, Ardenweald, Maldraxxus, and Bastion.
There's not much detail to be gleaned about the zones themselves from the announcement, but the footage shown has given us a glimpse at what to expect from the Shadowlands – which a narrator eerily claims are "infinite – their terrors and beauty never meant for mortal eyes."
Revendreth, which we see first, looks gothic and pretty chilling, with scenes of scorched graveyards, imposing castles, and even a vampiric-looking scene in a suitably spooky hall. Ardenweald, on the other hand, looks more fantastical and a little more serene, with glowing blue forests and fairy-type creatures fluttering about. Although, there is a giant horned caterpillar with teeth hanging about.
Maldraxxus is different again, though spooky in its own way – huge cobwebs draping over what look like some really big toadstools point to what you might find there if you're not careful. Finally, Bastion looks like more of a haven away from all the chilling things the Shadowlands have to offer, with a dazzling blue sky, wheat fields, and harmonious architecture.
Get your first peek at the new World of Warcraft: Shadowlands zones in the trailer below:
Shadowlands marks the first big expansion for the game since WoW Classic, which released August this year, the announcement is surely exciting news for fans ready to get stuck into another big WoW adventure.