This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft, which marked the launch of the game that took the world by storm.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft, which marked the launch of the game that took the world by storm.

Floating above the Plaguelands, the necropolis known as Naxxramas serves as the seat of one of the Lich King's most powerful officers, the dreaded lich Kel'Thuzad. Horrors of the past and new terrors yet to be unleashed are gathering inside the necropolis as the Lich King's servants prepare their assault. The Scourge marches again...

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's first expansion, The Burning Crusade.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's first expansion, The Burning Crusade. The biggest storms are often preceded by a sudden calm, as if the whole world stands still for a moment while the winds gather all their strength. This patch includes many important changes and improvements leading up to the release of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, including the new PvP Honor and Arena systems. Prove your worth on the Battlegrounds and earn new, powerful PvP Honor rewards, or take the ultimate test of your team PvP skills in the new Arena System. Also, you can already learn the new class talents that will help you brave the many challenges awaiting you in Outland and beyond. There are many new, groundbreaking features to be found in this patch, but always remember -- this is nothing but the calm...before the storm.

The Temple of Karabor was the center of draenei worship until its priests were slaughtered by demonically corrupted orcs. In the massacre's aftermath the warlocks of The Shadow Council seized the structure and gave it a new name: The Black Temple.

The stronghold of Zul'Aman has stood for millennia as the Amani trolls' seat of power and bastion of the fearless, cunning warlord Zul'jin. Zul'jin has spent several years plotting behind Zul'Aman's walls. Furious at the Horde for allowing his hated enemies, the blood elves, to join its ranks, he eagerly embraced a scheme that the witch doctor Malacrass recently proposed: to seal the power of the animal gods within the bodies of the Amani's strongest warriors. Now Zul'Aman's army grows more powerful by the day, hungry to exact vengeance in the name of its fearless leader, Zul'jin.

The glorious fount of arcane energy known as the Sunwell empowered the high elves for millennia, until the death knight Arthas laid siege to the elven kingdom and corrupted its sacred energies. Seeing no other alternative, a band of survivors led by Prince Kael'thas destroyed the ancient fount. Over time the surviving elves fell prey to a crippling magical withdrawal. Now, promising salvation for his people, Kael'thas has returned. Soon the Sunwell will shine once again, but whether the sacred fount will usher in deliverance or destruction remains to be seen.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. You've mastered the challenges of Outland, but are you ready for what's yet to come? From the frozen north come tidings of a dormant evil awakening, filling the hearts and minds of Azeroth's citizens with unease. Heroes across the land are preparing for the harsh journey ahead with a sense of anticipation and purpose. Echoes of Doom, the last major content patch for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, lays the groundwork for the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It adds a wealth of improvements and entirely new gameplay features to World of Warcraft.

Alliance & Horde storm the Wrathgate and having an encounter with the Lich King and the Forsaken.

Since discovering Ulduar in the Storm Peaks, adventurers have journeyed to the titan city to learn more about its mysterious past. Further exploration has revealed that the magnificent complex is above all a prison, intended to permanently confine the Old God of death, Yogg-Saron. This ancient horror has corrupted its guards, and now it is breaking through the last of its restraints. Faced with the peril of Yogg-Saron's imminent freedom, a band of mortals has made preparations for a sweeping assault on the city. Overcoming the legions of iron minions and towering defenses at the city's entrance will take tremendous strength, but even that great victory may not be enough to overcome the madness that dwells below.

Since the opening of the Argent Tournament in northeastern Icecrown, adventurers have journeyed from across Azeroth and beyond to prove their worth in the heart of the Lich King's domain. Under thundering skies the tournament's participants hone the arts of war and face off in bone-shattering jousting matches to earn the right to be called champions. Yet these heroes have yet to face the greatest challenge of all: the Crusaders' Coliseum. Formidable Horde and Alliance champions, ferocious beasts, and Scourge lieutenants are just some of the opponents awaiting adventurers in this gladiatorial arena. Few will survive the coliseum's perils, but the Argent Crusade is confident that the worthy heroes who do emerge victorious will be ready to join the offensive against Icecrown Citadel and end the Lich King's reign of terror.

Looming over the stark wastes of Northrend, Icecrown Citadel awaits those who would see the Lich King and his Scourge brought low and the threat they pose wiped from the face of Azeroth. The heroes who venture within will face some of the greatest horrors yet seen. But before you burst into the front gate of the citadel, an alternate means of entry beckons. Journey through three separate wings of the new five-player dungeon, Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Halls, and follow Jaina Proudmoore or Sylvanas Windrunner into the Lich King's domain.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's third expansion, Cataclysm.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's third expansion, Cataclysm. Without warning, the corrupted Dragon Aspect, Deathwing, erupts from the stone heart of Deepholm, the domain of earth within the Elemental Plane. Jagged fissures are torn across the earth, and monstrous waves pummel coastal regions. From Thousand Needles to the Blasted Lands, the surface of Azeroth is reforged through violent upheavals. Now, the Horde and the Alliance must defend their homes against Deathwing and his minions, burdened by the unsettling fact that the world as they know it has changed... forever.

The Rise of the Zandalari is an event that was introduced in Patch 4.1.0. The entirety of the activity occurs in Northern Stranglethorn and the Cape of Stranglethorn, where players discover that the Zandalar tribe is actively seeking to reunite all the troll tribes. Too many of the troll territories have been overcome or destroyed, and the Zandalari feel that now is the time to join together to take what is rightfully theirs. The two kingdoms of Zul'Aman and Zul'Gurub are rebuilding, amassing their forces for a potentially bloody expansion. Out of all the tribes, Vol'jin and the Darkspear refuse to join, Vol'jin fearing a war that would further decimate the world after the destructive Cataclysm.

In the days immediately following the Cataclysm, the Firelord Ragnaros and his minions attempted to ravage the world even further, pushing a damaged Kalimdor over the brink of oblivion. Their invasion was turned away at Mount Hyjal, but the threat of their presence lingers. It is not enough to simply deflect the danger posed to Hyjal, Nordrassil and all of Azeroth – it must be ended.

In the wake of the Cataclysm, Azeroth's champions rose up to thwart the forces of the maddened black Dragon Aspect, Deathwing. Thus far the world's defenders have shattered the power base of the Twilight's Hammer cult and defeated the raging elemental lords Al'Akir and Ragnaros. Yet despite these victories, as long as Deathwing is free to pursue his twisted goals, Azeroth will remain under threat. No one is more aware of this fact than the great Dragon Aspects Alexstrasza, Nozdormu, Ysera, and Kalecgos. Together with the wise shaman Thrall, they have devised a plan to vanquish Deathwing with a weapon of his own design: the infamous Dragon Soul. In patch 4.3, Thrall and the noble Aspects will call upon the Horde and the Alliance to help them retrieve the artifact — no longer in existence — from the distant past. Those brave enough to face the challenge will embark on a perilous journey from Azeroth's apocalyptic End Time to the Dragon Soul's point of origin during the catastrophic War of the Ancients. If the heroes succeed, an even more harrowing battle awaits them in the present....

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's fourth expansion set, Mists of Pandaria, originally debuted at gamescom 2012 on August 16 in Cologne, Germany.

This is the official cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft's fourth expansion set, Mists of Pandaria, originally debuted at gamescom 2012 on August 16 in Cologne, Germany. Unlock the Mysteries of Pandaria You've ended Deathwing's destructive rampage and saved the dragonflights from extinction. Now you must unlock the mysteries of the lost continent and discover the dark secrets of Pandaria's past. Explore ancient kingdoms hidden since before the Sundering, plunder vast treasures from the depths of the forgotten vaults, and rise to defend Pandaria from the shadow of a long buried evil - before it's too late.

Outro of the starting area Panda's in Mists of Pandaria.

Alliance & Horde arriving at the shore of the Jade Forest.

Alliance warship crashing and a Thorn inside Shen-Zin Su.

Horde crashing the Shore of the Jade Forest.

Mists of Pandaria Intro cinematic for the Alliance.

Mists of Pandaria Intro cinematic for the Horde.

The final battle in Mists of Pandaria.

Mists of Pandaria ending cinematic.

Funny ending to the original Mists of Pandaria opening cinematic.

Lei Shen, the ancient mogu Thunder King, once loomed over the continent of Pandaria, uniting the mogu clans under his rule. Were it not for his downfall, the pandaren, jinyu, hozen and more might still serve the mogu – and they may again. Now awakened from his tomb by his old allies, Lei Shen has returned, promising to reclaim his ancient empire. Beside the heroes of the Shado-Pan and the champions of your faction, you’ll assault Lei Shen’s island to prevent the returned Thunder King from using his destructive powers against Pandaria, and claim his forgotten engines of war – quickly – before the enemy’s faction can turn them on you.

Garrosh Hellscream’s treacherous excavation of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms has finished with sinister results – not just for Pandaria, but for all Azeroth. In a compound beneath Ragefire Chasm, Garrosh has infused his followers – the ‘true Horde’ – with the pilfered essence of the Old God Y’shaarj. With the power of a primordial world-twisting force at his command, Garrosh can rebuild the Horde in his image: strong, obedient, and, most importantly, ‘pure’. Vol’jin’s attempts to lead Horde rebels into the capital of Orgrimmar haven’t gone unnoticed – and the mightiest heroes of the Alliance have stepped in to siege one of their enemies’ most prized cities. Will the Alliance be content with overthrowing a despot, or will they crush the Horde at one of the most vulnerable points in its history?

Return to a savage world. Garrosh Hellscream has escaped through the Dark Portal and forged the orc clans of old into a terrifying war machine known as the Iron Horde.

Return to a savage world. Garrosh Hellscream has escaped through the Dark Portal and forged the orc clans of old into a terrifying war machine known as the Iron Horde. Take your place on the front lines of the battle for Draenor.

Azeroth is under attack, and the Iron Horde is unlike any enemy the Alliance has ever seen. High King Varian Wrynn is considering desperate options to drive them back, and he wants to know who these orc warlords are . . . and whom to send against them. Take your place on the front lines of the battle for Draenor.

Entering the Dark Portal.

Dark Portal Destruction.

Attack on Frostfire Ridge cinematic.

Maraad's final act.

Velen's Sacrifice and giving his power to Yrel.

Epic battle between Thrall and Garrosh.

Every cinematic when levelling your Garrison.

Every cinematic when levelling your Garrison.

Patch 6.1.0 was first released on the PTR as build 19445 on Jan 9, 2015. On February 24th, the Live realms (US) were updated to build 19678 (and on PTR). This patch includes a number of changes to UI and garrison additions and changes.

Patch 6.2.0 was released on Jun 23, 2015 (June 24, 2015 in the EU). This patch was first released on the PTR as build 19890 on Apr 13, 2015. This patch appears to include the opening of Tanaan Jungle and the final assault by adventurers on Gul'dan in Hellfire Citadel. Build 19906 was released April 16, 2015 on the PTR. Build 19953 was released April 28, 2015 on the PTR.

The Burning Legion’s assault on Azeroth launches next summer. Get an early look at the coming invasion in the World of Warcraft: Legion opening cinematic.

As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.

The Burning Legion’s assault on Azeroth launches summer 2016. Get a look at the coming invasion in the World of Warcraft: Legion opening cinematic.

As the latest World of Warcraft expansion draws near, our new animated series, Harbingers, dives into the stories behind some of Azeroth's mightiest characters.

Intro cinematic for the Demon Hunter Class.

Maeiv releasing demon hunter.

Failed Broken Shore attack from Alliance's point of view and King Varian's Death.

Failed Broken Shore attack from Horde's point of view and King Varian's Death.

Vol'jin's Death and Sylvanas promoted to Warchief.

Karazhan is coming back as a large five player dungeon with all nine bosses.

Broken Isles Stormheim Cutscene 1

Broken Isles Stormheim Cutscene 2

Broken Isles Val'Sharah Cutscene 1

Broken Isles Val'Sharah Cutscene 2

Class Order Hall Campaign Cutscene

Broken Isles Suramar Cutscene

Re-live the moment when Gul'dan was struck down in the Nighthold raid.

The champions of the Broken Isles prepare to face Kil’jaeden in the Tomb of Sargeras. Watch Kil’jaeden’s ire as he looks back at the march of the Burning Legion and all it has meant for his people.

Illidan looks back at events leading up to the Tomb of Sargeras, remembering his sacrifices and rallying champions to end the Burning Legion.

Anduin stands up to revenge his fallen father.

Re-live the moment when Kil'Jaeden was struck down on his command ship to end the Tomb of Sargeras raid dungeon.

The Legion’s Crusade has claimed countless lives, but now our heroes have gathered to take the fight to them. Join us in Patch 7.3 – Shadows of Argus and prepare to assault the Legion’s home world.

It’s time to end the crusade. Get ready to travel to the dangerous world of Argus, battle the armies of the Legion, experience a new dungeon, and more!

Watch as Azeroth’s massed forces arrive on the Legion’s homeworld in the prologue to Patch 7.3—Shadows of Argus. The last battle for Argus begins…

Tensions between the Alliance and Horde have erupted, and a new age of war has begun.

Get ready for a trip through time as a classic server option is coming to World of Warcraft.

Tensions between the Alliance and Horde have erupted, and a new age of war has begun. Support your faction as you battle to level 120, join forces with new Allied Races, plunder resources in Island Expeditions, and lay siege to the opposition in Warfronts.

Tensions between the Alliance and Horde have erupted, and a new age of war has begun.

War has a way of wearing down the most weathered soldiers. For legendary Horde warrior Varok Saurfang, this one could very well be his last.

War has a way of wearing down the most weathered soldiers. For legendary Horde warrior Varok Saurfang, this one could very well be his last.

Overwhelmed by the relentlessness of the Horde, all seems lost—until Jaina Proudmoore arrives to help turn the tide.

Lordaeron Finale Cinematic (Alliance). The Battle for Lordaeron reaches a climax in the throne room as King Anduin Wrynn and Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner meet face to face. However she has a big surprise planned for the would be "victors".

Lordaeron Finale Cinematic (Horde). The Battle for Lordaeron reaches a climax in the throne room as King Anduin Wrynn and Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner meet face to face. However she has a big surprise planned for the would be "victors".

Not all reunions lead to a warm receptions and loving embraces. Some rifts are not easily overcome—and for Jaina Proudmoore and the Alliance, the journey to Kul Tiras will prove to be a test of resolve.

Jaina Proudmoore continues to wrestle with her inner demons, including the betrayal of her father Admiral Daelin Proudmoore. Sleep is fleeting—and when it comes, it’s full of nightmares.

Jaina Proudmoore has lived with her own personal torment for years, both as betrayed and betrayer. Her path to salvation rests not only in her choices today, but in her ability to forgive those who have hurt her most—including herself.

For the heroes of the Alliance, every path has led back to Kul Tiras. There, Jaina Proudmoore must reclaim her heritage and embrace her role as the daughter of the sea. To do, she’ll need to summon the Kul Tiran fleet and defend her ancestral home.

Having escaped from the Stormwind Stockade, Princess Talanji and her new Horde companions must outrun the Alliance ships closely in pursuit if they want to arrive safely in Zandalar. She just needs a little help from the loa Rezan.

Deals with the loa often come at a cost. When Rastakhan makes a deal with Bwonsamdi, the loa of death, what price will he pay?

Threats from within and without have plagued the Zandalari and their king, Rastakhan. But no threat could be greater than when the great seal within Zuldazar is shattered and an ancient evil is set free from its prison.

A prisoner within the heart of the Alliance seat of power, Varok Saurfang is confronted not only by King Anduin Wrynn, but the choices that lie before him.

A prisoner within the heart of the Alliance seat of power, Varok Saurfang is confronted not only by King Anduin Wrynn, but the choices that lie before him.

The conflagration of war continues to burn brightly between the Horde and Alliance. Even as the Horde continues to entrench themselves within Darkshore all is not quiet on the warfront.

Baine Bloodhoof seeks out Jaina Proudmoore far from prying eyes— but he's not alone.

Varok Saurfang realizes that that if he is to secure a future for the Horde, he must reach out to the one who led it in the past.

Varok Saurfang realizes that that if he is to secure a future for the Horde, he must reach out to the one who led it in the past.

The Queen of Tides’ grand reemergence is upon us with the Rise of Azshara content update! Now see what lies beneath the tides of Nazjatar.

In a desperate time, heroes put aside their differences and came together to rescue Baine Bloodhoof from the grips of Sylvanas Windrunner.

Look back on when the Queen Azshara was defeated in The Eternal Palace raid dungeon.

Join us in an epic toast celebrating 15 years of World of Warcraft, and the launch of WoW® Classic.

The faction war reaches its inevitable climax at the gates of Orgrimmar as Alliance soldiers stand together with Saurfang's rebels against the Banshee Queen.

The exhausting war between the Alliance and Horde leads to a secret meeting between leaders.

The faction war reaches its inevitable climax at the gates of Orgrimmar as Alliance soldiers stand together with Saurfang's rebels against the Banshee Queen.

Relive all of the epic moments involving legendary Horde warrior Varok Saurfang, as the tensions between the Alliance and Horde reach their boiling point.

The veil between life and death is no more. Discover what lies beyond the world you know in the next chapter of the World of Warcraft saga--Shadowlands.

The veil between life and death is no more. Discover what lies beyond the world you know in the next chapter of the World of Warcraft saga--Shadowlands: Coming 2020

For twenty-five years, the world of Azeroth has defined immersive gaming and epic storytelling. Shaped by endless conflict, the Warcraft universe has borne witness to the rise and fall of heroes, villains, and adventurers.

The Old God N’Zoth has been unleashed from his titanwrought prison, and an ancient corruption has taken root across Azeroth, turning friends into foes and trapping warriors’ minds in nightmare visions of a hopeless future. As despair and madness consume the land, the heroes of the Horde and the Alliance will need to fight for their sanity—and the fate of their wounded world in this content update.

Ny'alotha: Wrathion's Scene

In the Shadowlands, every soul has its place—from the path of ascension among the spires of Bastion to an eternity of torment in the depths of the Maw. Choose where your destiny lies.