Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year promises a fresh expansion cycle, a Core Set overhaul, and the return of esports.
Key highlights include:
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Core Set Update: A revamped Core Set featuring returning favorites, crucial balance adjustments, and exciting new cards. Cards with overly disruptive effects are being removed to enhance gameplay. Full details will be revealed soon.
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Esports Resurgence: Hearthstone Esports is back with a bang! 2025 will see two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum prize pool of $600,000 in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. More information on the competitive format is coming soon.
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Major Arena Update (Patch 32.2): Following the launch of Into the Emerald Dream, Patch 32.2 will deliver a significant Arena update. Expect a refined drafting experience and a fresh take on the Arena mode. This patch will also include a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set (releasing a patch earlier than usual).
This adjusted patch schedule aims to better synchronize development and content releases. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its standard structure, and the regular patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.
The first expansion, Into the Emerald Dream, is launching soon, preceded by a special pre-release event. A new Year of the Raptor game board with updated visuals and audio will also debut.
Download Hearthstone for free today and prepare for an exhilarating year of gameplay! Visit the official website for more details.
