Having long plotted to reign supreme over Azeroth, Deathwing is poised to execute his infernal vision and reforge the world in flame. On December 7, players will experience the shocking consequences of his emergence from the Elemental Plane after tidal waves, earthquakes, and freak storms violently alter the face of Azeroth. This is how the Cataclysm begins, but the darkest days are yet to come. Deathwing’s terrible wrath will soon engulf every corner of Azeroth, and the world… will never be the same. 

Watch the official World of Warcraft: Cataclysm cinematic trailer to witness the coming apocalypse first-hand.