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Deathwing Wins in Hearthstone's Cataclysm Expansion
gaming18 days ago

Deathwing Wins in Hearthstone's Cataclysm Expansion

Hearthstone enters its 12th year with Cataclysm, an expansion releasing March 17 in the Year of the Scarab that reimagines WoW’s Cataclysm with Deathwing as the antagonist. In-universe, Murozond pulls Deathwing into Hearthstone, and Chromie with the Dragonflights recruit heroes from across time to defeat him. The update brings Colossal minions (each class gets one, plus six Deathwing lieutenants) and two new keywords, Herald (stacking with Deathwing-related cards) and Shatter (Dragonflights split for flexibility). Players will also see class-based Triumph and Last Stand spells, milestones for community rewards (including a Cataclysm signature), and March 10 trial cards for Emerald Dream and Lost City of Un'Goro during Cataclysm. A Core Set rotation accompanies the Year of the Scarab, with Core Set remaining free and aims for a stronger, more fluid meta. Visual updates, a new game board, and a Legend card back reward for 2026 top players are planned, with first-time Legend earners receiving both the new and classic backs.

Blizzard quashes Hearthstone 2 rumors as BlizzCon 2026 tease hints at something bigger
video-games18 days ago

Blizzard quashes Hearthstone 2 rumors as BlizzCon 2026 tease hints at something bigger

Blizzard says there will be no Hearthstone 2, clarifying that a BlizzCon 2026 reveal will be bigger than usual but not a new game. The Hearthstone expansion Cataclysm is coming March 17, bringing new mechanics and Colossals, plus a temporary unlock of cards from recent sets. The company also reiterates Hearthstone won’t be on consoles or handhelds yet, though platform considerations—potentially influenced by Microsoft—are being explored for the future.

Hearthstone 34.4.2 patch nudges meta ahead of big rotations
technology1 month ago

Hearthstone 34.4.2 patch nudges meta ahead of big rotations

Blizzard’s 34.4.2 patch tightens balance across Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds ahead of upcoming patches. Morchie gets a small buff; Elise the Navigator will be adjusted in a larger patch; The Great Dracorex can no longer be generated in Arena; Infinite Wolf remains banned from drafts; Battlegrounds tunes Deathrattles and buffs Timewarped cards; numerous Timewarp and minion pool changes sweep across modes; a mid-season update and rotations are on the horizon.

Hearthstone 34.4.2: Focused Tweaks Ahead of Bigger Meta Shifts
gaming1 month ago

Hearthstone 34.4.2: Focused Tweaks Ahead of Bigger Meta Shifts

Blizzard rolls out patch 34.4.2 for Hearthstone, Arena and Battlegrounds with targeted balance tweaks (including Morchie buff and Elise the Navigator adjustments) and Arena draft changes such as removing The Great Dracorex. Infinite Wolf is banned from drafts while broader changes roll out, and Battlegrounds gets tweaks to Deathrattle cards and Timewarped options. The update also revamps Timewarp pools and multiple minions, plus hero adjustments (Loh temporarily removed from the pool) and various card stat shifts. Blizzard describes this as a smaller update ahead of larger patches that will bring a set rotation and Core Set updates, with a mid-season update on the horizon.

Hearthstone 34.4 patch unlocks Echoes of the Infinite, Arena overhaul, and Ysera pet
gaming1 month ago

Hearthstone 34.4 patch unlocks Echoes of the Infinite, Arena overhaul, and Ysera pet

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 drops with the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set (38 new cards) and a revamped Arena season built around Taverns of Time. Two event windows run Jan 13–Feb 3 and Feb 3–10 offering free rewards, while Darkmoon Faire Treasures reintroduces the Ysera pet and other cosmetics; pet XP is doubled to speed skin unlocks. The update also includes bug fixes and related balance/visual tweaks across cards and effects.

Timewarps, Arena revamp, and Ysera: Hearthstone 34.4 Patch Delivers Echoes of the Infinite
gaming1 month ago

Timewarps, Arena revamp, and Ysera: Hearthstone 34.4 Patch Delivers Echoes of the Infinite

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 rolls out the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set (38 new cards with normal or All-Golden options) and kicks off a new Arena season with a Taverns of Time draft pool. Two time-themed events run Jan 13–Feb 10 offering Across the Timeways packs, random epics, a Golden Endtime card back, and more, plus a Lunar Lunara skin and the Ysera pet via Darkmoon Faire Treasures, which returns with a first free pull and double XP to speed up pet-skin unlocks. Bug fixes across various cards and features accompany the update, along with arena and event tweaks throughout the patch period.

Blizzard Employees Unionize Across Multiple Teams Amidst Industry Unrest
world4 months ago

Blizzard Employees Unionize Across Multiple Teams Amidst Industry Unrest

Blizzard's Hearthstone team, along with other Blizzard units, has voted to unionize under the CWA, motivated by concerns over layoffs and workplace protections, with the expiration of a neutrality agreement that previously prevented company interference. The union aims to negotiate better job security, wages, remote work support, and protections against harassment and AI misuse, building on the momentum of earlier union efforts at Blizzard and other Microsoft studios.

Hearthstone's Across the Timeways Expansion Unites Warcraft Heroes
gaming5 months ago

Hearthstone's Across the Timeways Expansion Unites Warcraft Heroes

Hearthstone Patch 33.6 introduces the upcoming expansion Across the Timeways with 145 new cards, pre-purchase bundles, and in-game events like Chromie’s Chrono Catastrophe. It also features a major Battlegrounds update with hero and buddy reworks, new minions, spells, and bug fixes, along with a new Darkmoon Faire Hero Skin for Empress Alexstrasza. The update aims to enhance gameplay, strategy, and player engagement across modes.