Blizzard Entertainment officially announces the Mists of Pandaria expansion for World of Warcraft, introducing the Pandaren race and the continent of Pandaria.
The fourth expansion pack for World of Warcraft is released, expanding the game world with new zones, races, classes, and gameplay features.
The pre-patch update for Mists of Pandaria is released, preparing the game for the new expansion with gameplay changes and the introduction of the new talent system.
The manifestation of the Sha, negative emotions given form by the land of Pandaria, begins to spread, corrupting the land and threatening its inhabitants.
Both the Horde and Alliance expeditions discover the continent of Pandaria, initiating conflict and exploration amid the mysterious land's ancient history.
The Horde and Alliance forces battle within the Temple of the White Tiger to secure the powerful artifact, the Seal of the Emperor, and prevent its misuse.
Adventurers uncover the tomb of the ancient Titan-forged emperor Lei Shen, awakening a powerful foe threatening Pandaria's balance.
Pandaria’s heroes successfully purge the Sha of Fear, restoring hope and diminishing the Sha’s influence in the region.
An assault leads to confrontation with the Thunder King Lei Shen in his throne room, aiming to end his reign and free Pandaria from his tyranny.
The Shado-Pan, the guardians of Pandaria, are freed from corruption and regain their strength to protect the land against future threats.
With the defeat of major threats, Pandaria enters a time of rebuilding and wary peace, setting the stage for new adventures.
