Recovering from his wounds after his last battle against Azeroth, Dragon Aspect Deathwing is biding his time to return from his hidden sanctuary and reforge the world in molten fire. Soon Deathwing the Destroyer shall return from the depths of Deepholm and set out to destroy the world. As the kingdoms of Azeroth see drastic shifts in power, sparking the kindling of a war, the Horde and Alliance rush to the epicenter of the cataclysm to prevent Deathwing's return. Who will rise up against this ancient evil to protect their world from complete and utter destruction?World of Warcraft: Cataclysm adds plenty of exciting new features to the original World of Warcraft. Two new playable races are yours to discover: the cursed worgen or resourceful goblins. The level cap has increased to 85, so you can develop your characters even more than before. Classic zones across the original continents of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms have been changed and updated with new content. Explore new areas of the world, including Uldum, Grim Batol and the Sunken City of Vashj'ir. Master a new secondary profession to discover valuable artifacts and earn rewards. New objectives, rated battlegrounds, race and class combinations and achievements will keep you busy in Azeroth and beyond for a long time to come.