Latest 135-card expansion is inspired by the
city of Stormwind, a World of Warcraft® hallmark, and features new
mechanics that evoke players’ cherished formative adventures
The Year of the Gryphon’s grand narrative soars
on, continuing the stories of Hearthstone’s newest heroes in novel
Questline cards
The United in Stormwind Mega Bundle, one of two
card pack bundles available for pre-purchase, includes five bonus
Golden card packs, Battlegrounds perks, and more
This August, Hearthstone® players will bear witness to the might
and glory of the Alliance in United in Stormwind™, the next
expansion for Blizzard’s smash hit digital card game played by more
than 130 million people around the world. Within Stormwind’s proud
ramparts, players will find the Alliance’s beating heart—as well as
135 all-new cards inspired by the rites of passage shared by
heroes about to come into their own in this gleaming city.
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The latest 135-card expansion for
Hearthstone is inspired by the city of Stormwind, a World of
Warcraft hallmark, and features new mechanics that evoke players’
cherished formative adventures. (Graphic: Business Wire)
United in Stormwind introduces Questline cards for every
class, each one providing a peek into the formative stories of the
new mercenary characters introduced in the Year of the Gryphon.
Players start a match with their Questline cards in their hand, and
they’re rewarded with powerful in-game effects whenever they
complete one of the challenges they present. Once the third phase
in each Questline is complete, the Mercenary joins their side—as a
powerful Legendary minion.
To take part in the bustle and commerce of Stormwind, players
can add cards with the Tradeable keyword to their decks.
Tradeable cards provide situationally powerful effects, with the
added flexibility of being able to swap them out for a different
card in the player’s deck for the cost of one mana. World of
Warcraft® tradeskills come to Hearthstone in the form of
Profession Tools, being placed in the weapon slot and
unlocking unique abilities—like the Paladin’s Prismatic Jewel Kit,
which boosts the power of minions in the player’s hand whenever a
friendly minion loses a Divine Shield. Finally, players can saddle
up by acquiring Mount cards, which come into play in the
form of a minion buff, and then summon the trusty steed itself once
the empowered minion is defeated.
“United in Stormwind captures the magic behind many of the
memorable moments players experience while leveling up a World of
Warcraft® character,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard
Entertainment. “This iconic setting is the perfect place to
continue the stories we’ve been telling during the Year of the
Gryphon, and we think players are going to have a blast with all
the new mechanics it’s inspired.”
The United in Stormwind Mega Bundle is available for
pre-purchase starting today for $79.99 USD and includes:
- 80 United in Stormwind card packs—plus 5 Golden card packs
(containing all Golden cards)
- two random Golden Legendary cards from United in Stormwind
- the Lady Katrana Prestor Alternate Hero
- the Lady Katrana Prestor card back
- perks for Hearthstone Battlegrounds that last until the next
expansion
- the Ve’nari Alternate Bartender for Hearthstone
Battlegrounds†
Also available is the United in Stormwind Bundle for
$49.99 USD, which includes 60 packs from the expansion, two random
Legendary cards, and the Lady Katrana Prestor card back.
Fans of the popular Hearthstone Battlegrounds game mode can look
forward to major updates too, including the largest minion pool
shakeup since launch! Battlegrounds will also introduce all-new
cosmetic options to the store, allowing players to customize their
game experience, with more to come. Battlegrounds Bundle: Beach
Party includes seven new portraits of heroes enjoying some fun
in the sun, such as Grill King Bolvar and Chillin’ Vol’jin. The
bundle also includes Tikilord Ragnaros, a fully-voiced alternate
Bartender who serves up drinks with a scorching attitude. In the
Battlegrounds Heroes: Shadowlands bundle, eight heroes are
reimagined as members of the Covenants featured in the
afterlife-themed World of Warcraft: Shadowlands™ expansion,
including Finley of the Kyrian and Ysera of the Night Fae.
For more information about Hearthstone and United in Stormwind,
visit https://playhearthstone.com/ and follow @PlayHearthstone on
Twitter.
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http://blizzard.gamespress.com.
About Hearthstone
With more than 130 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. †Ve’nari Alternate Bartender will be
usable in-game no later than August 31, 2021.
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 United
in Stormwind™ expansion and the Hearthstone Battlegrounds game
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