BlizzCon is under way and the big news is World of Warcraft's next expansion: Wrath of the Lich King. 1Up has some of the first details available online about this sure to sell a billion copies expansion pack.

Our WoW WarCry staff is on the ground and will report in with their own information as soon as it's available.

New for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

Level Cap: 80
Skill Cap: 450
Continent: Northrend
Number of Zones: 10 (tentatively), for levels 68 and above
Profession: Inscription
Class: Death Knight (first-ever Hero Class)
Features: Outdoor PVP zone with siege weapons and destructible buildings.
Release Date: You're kidding, right?

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