Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor Launches

The Year of the Raptor has arrived in Hearthstone, bringing with it a revitalized competitive scene, a significant Core Set update, and the exciting new expansion, Into the Emerald Dream, launching soon. A special pre-release event will build anticipation for this new adventure, and players can also look forward to a visually and aurally refreshed Year of the Raptor game board.

This year's Core Set update features a blend of returning favorites, crucial balance adjustments, and exciting new additions. To improve gameplay, several cards known for their frustrating burst damage and disruptive effects have been removed. More specific details about these changes will be revealed closer to the update's release.

Hearthstone Esports is roaring back to life in 2025 with a robust competitive schedule. Two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, in partnership with Netease Thunderfire, will offer a prize pool of at least $600,000, aiming to expand participation and excitement within the competitive Hearthstone community. Further details regarding the format and rules will be shared shortly.

Following the launch of Into the Emerald Dream, Patch 32.2 will introduce a major Arena update. While specifics are still under wraps, this update promises a refined drafting experience and a fresh perspective on the Arena mode. This patch will also include a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set, arriving a patch earlier than traditionally scheduled.

This altered patch schedule is a strategic adjustment to better synchronize development and content delivery. The overall Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its usual structure, including all planned updates and events. The standard patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0, following Patch 32.4.

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