As the next expansion for WoW, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight sets its sight back towards Azeroth in a tale all about the return of dragons and what that means for the future. It's shaping up to be something pretty epic too - be sure to check out our massive interview with the WoW Team for more info. But, without a release date many were expecting a 2023 release. Well, that's not the case with Dragonflight set to, well, take flight this year.

Or, land. Whichever dragon-reference works best. And with a 2022 release now on the cards - you can pre-purchase the next expansion right now. There's even World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Epic Edition Collector's Set for $179.95 AUD that includes:

World of Warcraft Dragonflight Epic Edition Game Key: Use this digital key to unlock the Epic Edition of Dragonflight

The Art of Dragonflight - Hardback Art Book: Explore the visual development of the Dragon Isles, a remote realm of Azeroth that has remained hidden since the Great Sundering 10,000 years ago.

Alexstrasza Mouse Pad: Emblazoned with the powerful visage of the Life-Binder herself, standing proud in both her dragon and high elf forms.

Dragonflight Five-Pin Collector’s Set: Add iconic representations of Azeroth’s five primary dragonflights to your pin collection–red, green, black, blue and bronze.

Epic Edition In-Game Content: Includes a deep trove of Dragonflight themed items.

A Dragonflight-Level Character Boost: Instantly boost a single character to level 60 to be ready for Dragonflight-level content.

Wings of Awakening: A back-slot transmog, which includes 5 colour variants, one for each of the major Dragonflights.

Tangled Dreamweaver Mount: Take wing with the Tangled Dreamweaver as you soar across the Dragon Isles and beyond.

Murkastrasza Pet & Drakks Pet: Explore the Dragon Isles alongside your diminutive, new draconic companions.

Diadem of the Spell-Keeper: A crown once worn by Sindragosa herself, this head-slot transmog radiates with the magical energies of the blue dragonflight.

Timewalker’s Hearthstone Effect: Ride the sands of time back to an inn you’ve previously visited with this unique cosmetic effect for your Hearthstone.
30 Days of Game Time: Extend your stay in Azeroth (and beyond) with 30 days of game time.

And you can pre-order this too over at EBGames.

No specific timeframe for the release was given other than "World of Warcraft: Dragonflight will be available on or before 31 December 2022".