There's no shortage of new MMORPG content this December. Neverwinter will join several other MMOGs launching new content in early December with the launch of Module 2: Shadowmantle. Perfect World today announced that the new update will deploy on Thursday, December 5th, 2013, adding the next chapter of the Neverwinter story and a host of new content and features.

We're incredibly excited to share the release date of Shadowmantle - our second free expansion. With Neverwinter, our plan has always been to release massive regular updates that provide new unique online experiences with exciting new content for players to explore. – Cryptic Studios Executive Producer and COO, Craig Zinkievich.

Module 2: Shadowmantle will add the new Hunter Ranger class, new Paragon Path options, the Dread Ring Campaign, and more. You can read the Module 2: Shadowmantle announcement for a list of feature content preview links. You can also catch a Neverwinter Twitch.tv livestream today at 2PM PT for a preview of the upcoming content.

Source: Module 2: Shadowmantle Release Date Announcement