At the start of the new year for Hearthstone,
all players can easily unlock the new 235-card Core set, which
replaces the existing Classic and Basic sets
Forged in the Barrens™, the first expansion of
the year, is available for pre-purchase now; it introduces 135
all-new cards inspired by one of World of Warcraft®’s most iconic
and beloved locales
Hearthstone Mercenaries, a new single-player
and competitive game mode in which players collect, upgrade, and do
battle with mighty characters from across Azeroth, is coming later
in the year
Hearthstone® will soar into a new era in the coming weeks with
the start of the Year of the Gryphon, which is set to
introduce large-scale changes, hundreds of new cards, and bring
thrilling new ways to play. The Year of the Gryphon will lift off
with its first new expansion Forged in the Barrens™,
inspired by the iconic World of Warcraft® locale where millions of
brave Horde adventurers cut their teeth (or tusks) and began
forging their legends.
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Coinciding with the start of the Year of the Gryphon is the
launch of the new Hearthstone Core Set, which replaces the
existing Basic and Classic sets with a curated selection of 235
cards (including new and previously released cards), reinvigorating
the game for both existing players and newcomers. Launching
alongside the Core set is the new Classic format, which will allow
players to craft decks and compete using Hearthstone’s original
sets of cards, as they were in 2014.
Coming later this year is Hearthstone Mercenaries, an all-new
single-player and competitive game mode that invites players to
assemble and upgrade teams from among Azeroth’s mightiest heroes
and villains and put them to the test in an everchanging series of
engaging tactical battles.
Players will see their mercenaries gain experience, equipment,
new abilities, and evolve into more powerful versions of themselves
while battling through highly replayable, randomly generated
roguelike missions.
“The Year of the Gryphon will be yet another exciting and
eventful year filled with new content and new experiences in
Hearthstone,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard
Entertainment. “Forged in the Barrens will take us to a place
straight out of World of Warcraft that’s dear to us and to many of
our players, the new Core set will continue to shake up the game on
an annual basis, and Hearthstone Mercenaries and the new Classic
mode will introduce even more awesome ways to play.”
Forged in the Barrens
Expansion Set
Forged in the Barrens hearkens back to World of Warcraft’s
roots, introducing 135 all-new cards inspired by the characters and
stories that define this beloved, hardscrabble setting. In addition
to new keywords and game mechanics, Forged in the Barrens will
introduce 10 Legendary Mercenary minions, each representing
a different Hearthstone class, whose stories will play out across
the Year of the Gryphon—including in the upcoming new game mode
Hearthstone Mercenaries.
Starting today, players can prepurchase the Forged in the
Barrens Mega Bundle (USD $79.99), which comes with 85 card
packs from the expansion (five of which are Golden Card Packs,
which contain all Golden cards), and two random Golden Legendary
cards; the Hamuul Runetotem card back and alternate Hero; and perks
for Hearthstone Battlegrounds that last until the next expansion.
Also available is the Forged in the Barrens Pre-Purchase
Bundle (USD $49.99), which includes 60 packs from the
expansion, two random Legendary Cards, and the Hamuul Runetotem
card back.
Hearthstone Mercenaries
Hearthstone Mercenaries is an upcoming all-new single-player and
competitive game mode in which players collect mighty characters
new and old from across the Warcraft® universe and level them up in
exciting tactical battles. Mercenaries is scheduled for release
later this year, with more information on the mode to be shared
closer to launch.
Hearthstone Core Set & Classic Format
The Hearthstone Core Set will arrive alongside the launch of the
Year of the Gryphon. Free to all players to unlock as they level up
and updated every year, the Core Set replaces the existing Basic
and Classic cards with a curated collection of 235 new and existing
cards meant to keep Hearthstone fresh and provide an approachable
on-ramp for new players. The Core set will consist of 160 class
cards and 75 neutral cards, among them reimagined Legendary minion
versions of Warcraft’s most fearsome dragons, including Deathwing,
Malygos, and Ysera.
Also coming with the Year of the Gryphon is the Hearthstone
Classic format, which invites players to experience the game as it
was when it launched in 2014. Sitting alongside Standard and Wild,
the Classic format will be fully supported, with its own rewards
and rankings, and will include all of Hearthstone’s original cards
as they were in the game’s early days.
Visit www.playhearthstone.com for more details on Forged in the
Barrens, Hearthstone Mercenaries, and the upcoming Core Set.
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-three #1 games* and numerous 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,
pricing, features, and functionality of Hearthstone®, the Forged in
the Barrens™ expansion, Hearthstone Mercenaries™, and the Year of
the Gryphon, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could
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