Introducing Year of the Raptor: Heartland Unveils Content Bonanza

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 revamped Core Set, and the return of Hearthstone Esports.

The Core Set update includes returning favorites, crucial balance adjustments, and brand-new cards. Some high-impact, frustrating cards have been removed to improve gameplay. Specific details will be revealed soon.

Get ready for thrilling competition! 2025 will see two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum $600,000 prize pool in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. Expect further announcements on formats and rules.

A major Arena update is slated for Patch 32.2 (post-Into the Emerald Dream), promising a refined drafting experience and a fresh take on the mode. This patch also includes a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set, arriving a patch earlier than usual. This altered schedule is a temporary adjustment to optimize development and content release, with the standard schedule resuming in Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its usual structure.

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