Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor: A 2025 Roadmap of New Content and Features
Get ready for a thrilling year in Hearthstone! 2025 promises a wave of exciting updates, including new gameplay mechanics, features, and a fresh coat of paint for the classic card game. Expect the usual three expansions, Mini-Sets, and Battlegrounds seasons, all launching throughout the year.
The success of the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set has clearly energized Blizzard, leading to an ambitious roadmap for the year. Let's dive into what awaits Hearthstone players:
Year of the Raptor Highlights:
One of the most significant changes is a complete overhaul of the Arena mode. In development since last year, this refresh aims to attract a new generation of players to this long-standing Hearthstone feature.
Cosmetics are also receiving a major upgrade. Prepare for new Mythic skins and Signature cards. But that's not all – get ready for a brand-new addition: Pets! These adorable companions will be integrated into a new cosmetic acquisition system, although the specifics remain under wraps for now.
The Year of the Raptor officially begins with the "Into the Emerald Dream" expansion. Card reveals commence next week, but the in-game celebration has already started! Complete the Event Track to earn rewards, including The Great Dark Beyond Epic cards, packs from the new expansion, and a Raptor Herald card.
Check out the official cinematic trailer here:
More to Come:
The "Into the Emerald Dream" expansion also introduces a dynamic new game board, the Year of the Raptor board, which will remain throughout the year, receiving visual and audio updates with each subsequent expansion.
Finally, the Core Set is receiving a much-needed refresh. Expect the return of some beloved classic cards (with potential adjustments) alongside brand-new additions.
With such an extensive lineup of content planned, now might be the perfect time to return to Hearthstone or jump in for the first time! Download it from the Google Play Store and prepare for an unforgettable year of card-slinging action.
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