Hearthstone has kicked off the Year of the Raptor with a myriad of new content

Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year promises a fresh expansion cycle, a Core Set overhaul, and the return of esports.

Key highlights include:

Core Set Update: A revamped Core Set featuring returning favorites, crucial balance adjustments, and exciting new cards. High-impact, disruptive cards have been removed to enhance gameplay. Specific details are forthcoming.
Esports Resurgence: Hearthstone Esports is back in 2025, boasting two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, partnering with Netease Thunderfire for a prize pool of at least $600,000. Further details on the competitive format will be revealed soon.
Major Arena Update (Patch 32.2): A significant Arena update is on the horizon, post-launch of Into the Emerald Dream. This update will focus on improving the drafting process and introducing innovative gameplay mechanics. Patch 32.2 will also include a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set (releasing a patch earlier than usual).

The altered patch schedule aims to streamline development and content delivery. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its standard structure, with all planned updates and events. The regular patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 following Patch 32.4.

The first expansion, Into the Emerald Dream, is launching soon, preceded by a special pre-release event. A new Year of the Raptor game board with updated visuals and sound will also debut.

Download Hearthstone today for free and join the excitement! Visit the official website for more details.