World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' big 9.1 update 'Chains of Domination' is now live bringing with it the next chapter in the afterlife saga, as the Covenants band together to take the fight to the Jailer. Plus, a new Raid, Mega-Dungeon, and more.

As depicted in this very cool cinematic launch trailer.

New Area: Korthia – Discover the new quests and secrets waiting in this mysterious new area that the Jailer has pulled into the Maw.

New Raid: Sanctum of Domination – Climb the far reaches of Torghast in this 10-boss raid leading into an epic showdown with the Dark Lady herself, Sylvanas Windrunner.

New Mega-Dungeon: Tazavesh, The Veiled Market – Explore the exotic wares, merchants, and creatures of this Broker bazaar, which culminates in a high-stakes heist involving powerful artifacts from Azeroth.

Shadowlands Flying – Take flight in the four Covenant’s zones of Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth.

And More – Players can look forward to Shadowlands Season 2 for Mythic+ (with a new keystone affix, Tormented) and PvP; updates to Torghast, Tower of the Damned; as well as new cosmetic armour, pets, mounts, and achievements.

Ahead of the launch we had the chance to sit down with World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas to chat about its development and what's in store. Including the long-awaited showdown with Sylvanas.

“It’s a heavy burden on the shoulders of our narrative team, of our encounter designers, to deliver something that's been years and years and multiple expansions in the making,” Ion Hazzikostas says. “Getting the chance to face off against a figure of her stature, people are going in expecting a lot.”

“The encounter that has been crafted at the end of the Raid - I think it's epic,” Ion continues. “It’s on a scale that exceeds the vast majority of what we've ever tried to pull off in past Raids. And there is a combination that I can't spoil, but I am looking forward to seeing the community discuss and dissect as they try to figure out what's next for her. And what's next for the Shadowlands as a whole.”

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