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12 cards from the new Hearthstone expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, were leaked prematurely. We've gotten to see some new info like a new Old God mechanic.
Follow along with our live blog recap of Hearthstone’s “What’s Next” panel from BlizzCon 2026, featuring all the biggest announcements as they happen. Catch the stream and share your reactions in the comments.
Blizzard went big at BlizzCon 2026 - Diablo V is coming Spring 2029, StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter, and Overwatch's vampire healer Doctrine leads a stacked lineup of reveals.
Aberrations are the newest Battlegrounds minion type in Hearthstone, revealed at BlizzCon 2026. Here's how the Deity system, discard synergies, new heroes, and Patch 36.6.1 changes work ahead of the September 22 launch.
BlizzCon revealed that Monk is finally joining Hearthstone, but the new class won’t arrive until March 2027, alongside the next Hearthstone year. Expect a Pandaria-themed expansion to introduce it, following the tradition set by Demon Hunter and Death Knight.
Out of Games is live blogging BlizzCon 2026’s Opening Ceremony, delivering rapid-fire updates and a full recap in one place—no refreshing required. Catch everything announced as it happens, whether you’re watching live or tuning in after.
Hearthstone Patch 36.4.2 goes live today with targeted Standard balance tweaks - buffing Agamaggan and adjusting Dread Leviathan, Seismopod, Spiderling, The Forbidden Sequence, and The Food Chain’s Discover pool - plus major Battlegrounds changes and an Arena appearance rate update. Dust refunds are available for Spiderling, The Forbidden Sequence, and The Food Chain.
The Hearthstone World Championship is back at BlizzCon from September 8-13, with 16 elite players competing for a $500,000 prize pool. Here's how to watch and earn drops.
Hearthstone’s Violet Hold Class Set is now live, bringing new themed cards for Rogue, Warlock, Priest, and Warrior—from stealthy synergies and Imp-formants to Reborn swarms and pirate cannoneers. Check out what each class gets and decide if you’re picking it up today.
NetEase and 24 Entertainment launch the Naraka: Bladepoint x Hearthstone crossover - the first time official Hearthstone content has appeared in a non-Blizzard game. Grab a free Murloc cosmetic now, with Phase 2 coming in 2027.
