Year of the Raptor Begins in Hearthstone

Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year features a fresh expansion cycle kicking off with Into the Emerald Dream, a Core Set update, and the return of Hearthstone esports.

The Core Set update blends returning favorites with balance adjustments and exciting new cards. Certain high-impact, potentially frustrating cards have been removed to enhance gameplay. Specific details will be revealed closer to the update's launch.

Get ready for a thrilling year of competitive Hearthstone! 2025 will see two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum $600,000 prize pool in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. Further details on the competitive structure will be shared soon.

A major Arena update is slated for Patch 32.2, following the Into the Emerald Dream expansion. This update promises a streamlined drafting experience and a fresh take on the Arena mode. Patch 32.2 will also include a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set, arriving a patch earlier than usual. This altered patch schedule is a temporary adjustment to optimize development and content delivery. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its standard structure, and the regular patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.

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