The Pandaren have long been the object of desire for World of Warcraft players looking for a little more variety in their choice of playable races, and very soon that dream will be made a reality. On September 25, exactly two months from today, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria will be available for sale at $39.99 apiece.

In addition to the new race, new class (Monk), and new continent (do we really need to tell you this one?) in the expansion, the Collector’s Edition – available for $79.99 – will include a slew of little bonuses, including a behind-the-scenes DVD and Blu-ray, soundtrack CD, art book, mouse pad, and cosmetic amenities for World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, and Diablo III. Full details on its contents, as well as digital download pre-purchases, are available on the game’s official site.

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