Good Deal: 'World of Warcraft' expansion pack discount helps players prepare for Pandaria

"World of Warcraft" expansion pack discount asks players to prepare for Pandaria.

Blizzard is offering World of Warcraft expansion packs at a 75 percent discount this week in preparation for the release of Mists of Pandaria, the massively multiplayer online game's lastest add-on, developer Blizzard announced yesterday.

Players must purchase the packs directly from Blizzard before the sale ends on August 27th at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The promotion includes the Battle Chest bundle, featuring the original World of Warcraft game and The Burning Crusade expansion pack, and the Wrath of the Lich King add-on for $5 each. Players can also snag the Cataclysm expansion for $10.

Mists of Pandaria is coming on September 25th and will be available in two special collector's editions.