The new Hearthstone year kicks off with the
debut of the Demon Hunter, the first entirely new class added since
the game’s launch
Available for pre-purchase now with special
bonuses, the upcoming Ashes of Outland™ expansion explores one of
Azeroth’s most storied locales and introduces 135 fel-infused new
cards
The Year of the Phoenix will bring monumental
changes to Hearthstone, including a thorough overhaul of ranked
play, updates for Battlegrounds, and more
The Year of the Phoenix will rise in Hearthstone® on
April 7, bringing monumental changes to Blizzard’s smash-hit
digital card game. This fiery new era will commence with the
introduction of the Demon Hunter, the first all-new class to
be added to Hearthstone since the game’s launch. All players will
get the Demon Hunter class and corresponding Illidan Stormrage Hero
free, as well as 30 of the class’s specially tailored cards—and
even be able to dive right into the action with a pre-built
decklist using those cards. Coinciding with this grand debut is
Ashes of Outland™, the first expansion in the Year of the
Phoenix, which takes players beyond the Dark Portal and into the
war-torn realm that was the setting for 2007’s World of Warcraft®:
The Burning Crusade®. Additionally, Hearthstone will see a
staggering array of features, updates, and in-game events—including
substantial additions to the Battlegrounds game mode.
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The Demon Hunter--the first ever new
class in Hearthstone--focuses on aggressive play, and is free to
all players. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“We’re excited to kick off the Year of the Phoenix by
introducing Hearthstone’s first all-new class together with the
epic Ashes of Outland expansion,” said J. Allen Brack, president of
Blizzard Entertainment. “The Demon Hunter is iconic to Warcraft®,
and the class is a natural fit for Hearthstone. When you look at
everything coming to the game in April, and everything we have
planned for 2020—this is going to be the best year yet for
Hearthstone players.”
Introducing: The Demon
Hunter
The fearsome Demon Hunter, Hearthstone’s first ever all-new
class, is coming free for all players who complete the free
Demon Hunter Prologue campaign, which retells the origin story of
the iconic Warcraft hero (and original Demon Hunter) Illidan
Stormrage. All Hearthstone players can embark on the prologue
campaign starting April 2. By completing the prologue, players will
also earn access to 30 Demon Hunter class cards, and a convenient
pre-built starter Demon Hunter deck using those cards.
The Demon Hunter and the new Demon Hunter class cards will enter
Hearthstone on April 7 alongside the launch of Ashes of Outland,
the first expansion of the year.
For more information on the Demon Hunter, visit the official
blog.
Ashes of Outland Expansion Set
Ashes of Outland takes Hearthstone beyond the Dark Portal into
the shattered, war-torn realm that was the setting for 2007’s World
of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. Illidan Stormrage, the
original Demon Hunter, has proclaimed himself Lord of Outland.
Along with the Illidari—Illidan’s elite cabal of fellow Demon
Hunters and their motley thralls and allies—he serves as the last
bastion of hope against the dreaded Rusted Legion.
Coming April 7, Ashes of Outland introduces 135
collectible cards that aim to shake up Hearthstone with novel
mechanics. Starting March 17, players can pre-purchase the Ashes of
Outland Mega Bundle for $79.99. The Mega Bundle includes 90
Ashes of Outland card packs, one random Ashes of Outland Golden
Legendary card, the Lady Vashj Shaman Hero, the Serpentine card
back, four Arena tickets, and Descent of Dragons bonuses for the
Battlegrounds game mode, which upgrade to the Tavern Pass* at the
launch of Ashes of Outland. For $49.99, players can get the
Pre-Purchase Bundle, which includes 55 Ashes of Outland card
packs, one random Ashes of Outland Golden Legendary card, and the
Serpentine card back. One of each bundle can be purchased per
account.
Visit the official blog for more details on Ashes of
Outland.
Year of the Phoenix
Updates
The Year of the Phoenix will be an explosive one for
Hearthstone, with a vast roadmap of expansions, features, updates,
and in-game events in the works. Here’s a peek at what players can
expect:
- Ranked Mode Overhaul—The ranked ladder is seeing
substantial improvements in the new year, including reworked
matchmaking and a fun progression system loaded with meaningful
rewards.
- New and Returning Player Experience—New players who
ascend through the beginner ranks—as well as those returning to
Hearthstone after an absence—will receive a free competitive
deck of the class of their choice†. In addition, they’ll get to
play some all-new single-player missions to get back into the swing
of things.
- Battlegrounds Updates—Hearthstone: Battlegrounds
continues to evolve in the Year of the Phoenix, starting with the
addition of Illidan to the roster, ahead of Ashes of Outland.
- . . . And More! There’s plenty to look forward to in the
Year of the Phoenix, including new card additions to the Hall of
Fame, substantial updates to the Priest class as well as a nonstop
barrage of new content, such as in-game events, free Solo
Adventures, and much more!
For more information on everything coming to Hearthstone in the
Year of the Phoenix, please visit
https://blizzard.gamespress.com/Hearthstone.
About Hearthstone
With 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 10 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 iOS, and Android 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 multifranchise 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, Battle.net®, is one of
the largest online-gaming services in the world, with millions of
active players.
*Tavern Pass perks are unlocked for a limited time and reset at
the end of the Ashes of Outland expansion cycle. For more
information about Battlegrounds bonuses and the new Tavern Pass,
please visit the official blog.
†Free deck is only available to new and returning players who
have not logged into Hearthstone in the past four months beginning
on March 17, 2020. Free deck will be awarded to players who meet
the criteria beginning on March 26, 2019. Limit one per
account.
**Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distributors.
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 the availability,
pricing, features, and functionality of Hearthstone®, the Ashes of
Outland™ expansion, Hearthstone: Battlegrounds®, and the Year of
the Phoenix, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
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