The upcoming release of “World of Warcraft: The War Within” is set for August.

During today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox and Blizzard announced the release date for the next expansion to World of Warcraft: The War Within, set to launch on August 26 of this year. Blizzard unveiled a cinematic trailer that focused on Xal’atath, a void entity aiming to establish a new Black Empire with her at the helm, threatening Azeroth’s World Soul in the process.

Despite the lack of new expansion details in the trailer, we have already received a glimpse of the adventures awaiting players in Khaz Algar during the expansion preview. The expansion begins by disrupting a beloved in-game location, and game director Ion Hazzikostas has offered insights during a deep Q&A session. While Blizzard and Xbox are considering a paid early access period, player reactions have been mixed.

For a recap of all the announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase and Sony’s recent State of Play, along with highlights from IGN Live and Summer Game Fest, be sure to check out the latest updates. Rebekah Valentine, a senior reporter for IGN, is available for story tips at rvalentine@ign.com.