Visit the fabled Darkmoon Faire in the latest
expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s hit digital card game, and
harness 135 new cards corrupted by the terrifying power of the Old
Gods
Earn card packs, in-game gold, achievements,
and more in Hearthstone’s revamped progression system
Show off your deckbuilding mastery and achieve
spell-slinging supremacy in the new competitive game mode
Hearthstone Duels
An otherworldly carnival is coming to Hearthstone® on November
17 with Madness at the Darkmoon
Faire™, the upcoming expansion for Blizzard’s smash-hit
free-to-play digital card game, and there’s a whiff of ancient
corruption amid the zany wonders and attractions. The Old
Gods—timeless beings of terrifying power that ruled a young
Azeroth—have chosen the Darkmoon Faire as the site of their return,
and they’ll tempt players with 135 all-new cards that bear
the taint of their corruption.
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Madness at the Darkmoon Faire hearkens back to the fan-favorite
Hearthstone expansion from 2016, Whispers of the Old Gods™. Iconic
Legendary minions including C’Thun and Yogg-Saron
will make a comeback (in surprising new forms) and allow players to
tap into their astonishing match-swinging powers. If they dare,
players can also harness Old Gods Artifacts—powerful spells
inspired by the designs of the most dreaded Legendary minions from
Whispers of the Old Gods. And to further propagate this foul
influence, players can employ cards with the Corrupt
keyword, which changes them into substantially more powerful
versions after a higher-cost card is played.
"This is a huge moment for Hearthstone, with the Madness at the
Darkmoon Faire expansion, as well as an all-new game mode in Duels,
and a fundamental overhaul of the game's progression system," said
J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. "As
Hearthstone continues to evolve and grow, our focus is squarely on
continuing to deliver a uniquely deep and fun game experience, and
we think players are going to lose their minds over all of this new
content."
Introducing Hearthstone
Duels
Hearthstone Duels is an all-new completely free
game mode that combines the thrill of the player-vs.-player
Arena mode with the delightfully unpredictable and over-the-top
deckbuilding experience from the game’s most beloved Solo
Adventures. Just like in Arena, players will face other human
opponents with the goal of reaching 12 wins before accruing 3
losses—but in Duels, they’ll start out with custom-built decks from
their own collections, and draft additional cards or game-changing
Treasures after each match.
Players will also be able to try their hands at Hearthstone
Duels Heroic mode to earn rewards such as in-game gold, cards,
card packs, and Arcane Dust. Heroic mode Duels runs can be accessed
by paying 150 gold or purchasing a Tavern ticket for $1.99 USD. The
better the player’s record at the end of the run, the greater the
rewards.
Hearthstone Duels will evolve with each new season, with the
pool of cards refreshed from Hearthstone's vast card set catalog,
and accompanying new Heroes, Hero Powers, and signature Treasures.
The theme for the debut season is Wizard Duels, starring a
cast of Heroes pulled from the scholars and luminaries of the
Scholomance Academy® expansion.
Players who prepurchase a Madness at the Darkmoon Faire bundle
(see below) will also receive early access to the new Duels play
mode from October 22 to November 11. All Hearthstone players will
be able to try out the new game mode beginning November 12, with
the official launch of the Duels Beta and the beginning of Season 1
of Duels currently slated for November 17.
Hearthstone Progression System Update
Hearthstone will undergo its biggest ever systems update on
November 12 with its fully overhauled progression system.
The new system aims to deliver regular, exciting reward to players,
be they initial dabblers, periodic deck-builders, or committed
card-slingers. Here’s a rundown of what’s changing:
- The new Achievements system tracks players’ statistics
and in-game accomplishments. New achievements will be added with
every expansion, as well as future game modes, and major
updates.
- The Reward Track allows players to earn in-game gold,
card packs, cosmetics, and more—with bonus rewards for players who
purchase a Tavern Pass. Every expansion will introduce a new Reward
Track, and players progress through its 50 levels by accumulating
experience points from Quests, achievements, and play.
- The revamped Quest system adds robust and rewarding
Weekly Quests to the regular rotation of Daily Quests and
the special event-driven Legendary Quests that accompany expansions
and content updates.
- Players will be able to view their progress through all of
these systems via the new profile page, which will track
lifetime stats across a player’s account, including ranks, ratings,
and wins.
More information on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire, Hearthstone
Duels, and the new progression system is available on our official
site:
- Madness at the Darkmoon Faire official
site
- Hearthstone Duels announcement
blog
- Progression system announcement
blog
The Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Mega Bundle is
available starting today for $79.99 USD and comes with 85 card
packs from the expansion—5 of which are Golden Card Packs
(containing all Golden cards)—plus one random Golden Legendary
card; the N’Zoth Warlock Hero; the N’Zoth card back; perks for
Hearthstone Battlegrounds that last until the next expansion; and
early access to the upcoming Hearthstone Duels game mode (see dates
above). Also available is the Madness at the Darkmoon Faire
Bundle for $39.99 USD, which includes 45 packs from the
expansion, one random Legendary Card, the N’Zoth card back, and
early access to Hearthstone Duels (see dates above).
About Hearthstone
With more than 100 million players worldwide, Hearthstone is
Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed, free-to-play
digital card game designed for novice and veteran card-slingers
alike. Players can choose from 10 powerful hero classes and
customize their decks with minions, spells, and weapons based on
the unique fantasy of the Warcraft® universe. Featuring a variety
of game modes ranging from epic head-to-head duels to story-driven
Solo Adventures, Hearthstone offers a vibrant and rewarding
experience stacked with strategy, personality, and fun. Hearthstone
is available globally for Windows and Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and
Android tablets; and iOS, and Android mobile phones.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®,
Hearthstone, Overwatch®, the Warcraft, StarCraft®, and Diablo®
franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard
Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision
Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of
entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s
most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track
record includes twenty-two #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company's online gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of
the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads based on internal company records and
reports from key distributors.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
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Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about the availability,
features, and functionality of Hearthstone®, including the Madness
at the Darkmoon Faire™ expansion, Hearthstone Duels, and the new
progression system, are forward-looking statements that are not
facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that
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