Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized esports scene, a Core Set overhaul, and a new expansion cycle kicking off with Into the Emerald Dream.
Key highlights include:
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Core Set Update: A refreshed Core Set featuring returning favorites, balance adjustments, and exciting new cards. Cards with overly disruptive effects are being removed to improve gameplay. Full details will be revealed soon.
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Esports Return: Hearthstone Esports is back in 2025 with a robust schedule: two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum $600,000 prize pool in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. Format and rules will be announced shortly.
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Major Arena Update (Patch 32.2): Following Into the Emerald Dream, Patch 32.2 will deliver a significant Arena update designed to enhance the drafting experience. This patch also includes a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set (releasing a patch earlier than usual). A temporary adjustment to the patch schedule will revert to the standard format in Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.
The revised patch schedule is a strategic move to better synchronize development and content delivery. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its standard structure, including all planned updates and events.
Download Hearthstone for free today and prepare for an exciting year of gameplay! Visit the official website for more details. Don't forget to check out our list of top mobile turn-based games while you're here!
