Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year boasts 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. Specific details will be revealed soon.
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Esports Resurgence: Hearthstone esports is back and bigger than ever! 2025 will see two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum $600,000 prize pool in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. Expect further announcements on the competitive format shortly.
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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, promising a refined drafting experience and a fresh take on the mode. This patch also includes a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set (releasing a patch earlier than usual). A schedule adjustment aims to better synchronize development and content releases. The standard release schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.
Into the Emerald Dream, the first expansion of the year, 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.
Ready to dive in? Download Hearthstone for free today and visit the official website for more details! Don't forget to check out our list of top turn-based mobile games while you're at it!
