Rise of Shadows™ Now Live, Unleashes The League of E.V.I.L. in Hearthstone®
April 09 2019 - 1:12PM
Business Wire
Get up to no good with 135 wicked new cards in
the latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s hit free-to-play
digital card game
For a limited time, players can log in to claim
a free Archmage Vargoth Legendary minion card* and complete quests
to earn up to 12 free card packs
Azeroth’s most notorious villains have joined forces and are
planning something nefarious involving the mystical floating city
of Dalaran. Today’s launch of Rise of Shadows™, the newest
expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit free-to-play
digital card game Hearthstone®, invites players to get in on the
action with 135 all-new cards featuring mechanics and keywords
expressly designed for doing no good.
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Today’s launch of Rise of Shadows™, the
newest expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit
free-to-play digital card game Hearthstone®, invites players to
team up with Azeroth's most notorious villains and get up to no
good with 135 all-new cards. (Graphic: Business Wire)
This formidable gang of ne’er do wells—led by Arch-Villain
Rafaam—has styled itself The League of E.V.I.L., and they’re
tired of the indignities they’ve suffered at the hands of Azeroth’s
do-gooders. To pull off their brazen deed, they’ve cooked up
sinister Schemes—cards that grow in power the longer they
remain in-hand—and they won’t think twice to put the spurs to their
Lackeys—1/1 minions that make up for their lack of brawn
with potent Battlecries.
Unfortunately for them, the Defenders of Dalaran won’t go
down without a fight. Wielding mighty Twinspells, which
generate a copy of themselves in players’ hands once they’re cast,
the Defenders could put a serious damper on the League of
E.V.I.L.’s plans.
“With Rise of Shadows, we’re kicking off the biggest story we’ve
ever told in Hearthstone and offering players a bunch of wicked new
cards to get crafty with,” said J. Allen Brack, president of
Blizzard Entertainment. “This expansion also marks the beginning of
a brand-new year of Hearthstone content—the Year of the Dragon—and
we have a lot more in store for players in 2019.”
Players with a penchant for skullduggery also have a lot to look
forward to with the next Hearthstone single-player experience,
scheduled to arrive in May. This grand Solo Adventure—the most
ambitious Hearthstone has seen yet—will consist of five epic
chapters, the first of which will be free to everyone. Subsequent
chapters can be unlocked for 700 gold each or purchased as an
all-inclusive package for $19.99 USD. Players will earn three Rise
of Shadows card packs for every chapter they complete, and more
rewards await those who finish all five. Keep an eye on
riseofshadows.com for further details.
For a limited time, players who log in to Hearthstone will get a
free copy of Archmage Vargoth*, the wise and powerful Kirin
Tor leader. Harnessing fearsome, uncontrollable magic, this
four-mana Legendary minion recasts a friendly spell at the end of
his controller’s turn, with targets selected randomly. Starting
today, players can also begin to complete a series of limited time
quests to earn up to 12 card packs—including 5 Rise of Shadows
packs. In addition, from April 9 through April 16, players can
purchase the Shadow Bundle, containing 9 Rise of Shadows packs and
an Arena ticket for $9.99. †
Rise of Shadows is available now for Windows® and Mac® PCs;
Windows, iPad®, and Android™ tablets; and iPhone® and Android
phones. Card packs can be purchased individually or in discounted
bundles from the in-game Shop at the same pricing as all other
Hearthstone card packs. Players now have the chance to win Rise of
Shadows card packs as quest rewards or prizes in the Arena and can
craft cards from the expansion by using Arcane Dust collected from
disenchanting unwanted cards.
*Must log in by July 9, 2019 to redeem offer. Limit one per
account.†Only one purchase per account.
About HearthstoneWith more than 100 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 nine 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 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 multi-franchise 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-two #1 games‡ and numerous Game of the Year awards.
The company's online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net®, is one
of the largest online-gaming services in the world, with millions
of active players.
‡Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking
Statements:Information in this press release that involves
Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about 2019
Hearthstone content, including the pricing, promotions, release
dates, features, and functionality of Rise of Shadows and the next
Hearthstone Solo Adventure, are forward-looking statements that are
not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors
that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to
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statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product
delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of
Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and
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