World of Warcraft’s Upcoming Expansion, ‘The War Within,’ Explores the Legacy of Sargeras’ Giant Sword in a Return to Azeroth

Blizzard Entertainment has announced the next expansion for World of Warcraft, known as The War Within, which is part of a three-part arc called the Worldsoul Saga. The expansion is set to be released on PC on August 26th. This was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase event, as there is no BlizzCon planned for 2024.

The War Within takes place in the world of Azeroth and addresses the issue of the giant sword that pierced the deserts of Silithus, left behind by the imprisoned Titan Sargeras. The world has been grappling with the repercussions of this great wound for years. During the Battle for Azeroth expansion, both factions engaged in conflict over a new resource called Azerite, which emerged from the ground after the sword strike. While Shadowlands and Dragonflight expansions led players down different storylines, it appears that narrative is coming full circle with a return to this pivotal plot.

In addition to addressing this longstanding issue, The War Within also introduces a new cross-character progression system called Warbands. This allows players to reap rewards without dividing their efforts across different characters. Additionally, quick dungeon runs called Delves have been introduced, providing solo play sessions with enticing rewards. Players can expect to explore previously uncharted territories beneath Azeroth’s surface such as ancient Nerubian kingdom and Earthen’s homeland.

The Earthen will also be introduced as a new playable character race, aligning themselves with both Horde and Alliance faction. This adds another layer of depth and choice for players looking to create their own unique characters within this vast game universe.