Introductory Cataclysm Guide

World of Warcraft is here to stay! After the successful launch of Wrath of the Lich King, Blizzard is on the way to release the 3rd expansion with a bang, Cataclysm.

If you are a long time World of Warcraft fan then you are already probably filled in with all the latest information about Cataclysm. Otherwise, for younger WoW dwellers, here's a brief Cataclysm guide to get you familiar with the new upcoming expansion. As the game progresses, don't forget to check in on what new information becomes available here at CatacysmGuides!

So what happens as evils come back to Azeroth? In storyline terms: nothing is ever the same again. In game feature terms: lots of area in Azeroth get a full revamp and areas that were previously closed are open for play. New zones that comes in Cataclysm are Hyjal, Gilneas and Uldum.

It hasn't been confirmed, but as a general guide, characters should be able to level up to 85 in Cataclysm. A new talent system will be introduced: Mastery, as well as a new secondary skill: Archaeology. A number of Cataclysm guides and sources also claims that the expansion will introduce new guild talents and achievements.