Best your opponents with 135 brutal new cards
in the latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s
internationally acclaimed digital card game
For a limited time, players can log in to
Hearthstone to claim six free packs as well as a random Legendary
Loa and two Spirit cards from the same class
Hearthstone® players from across Azeroth are packing into the
Gurubashi Arena alongside rowdy crowds and eager troll contenders
for today’s launch of Rastakhan’s Rumble™, the newest expansion for
Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game—which recently
passed the 100-million-player mark*! Rastakhan’s Rumble thrusts
players into a rough-and-tumble fight for glory with 135 new cards
and a mojo-fueled arsenal of new mechanics.
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Fight for glory, honor, and a roaring
crowd in Rastakhan's Rumble™, the newest expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment's Hearthstone®. (Graphic: Business Wire)
The trolls of Azeroth have gathered at the behest of their
leader, King Rastakhan, for a once-per-generation, no-holds-barred
throwdown. Nine teams have formed, led by some of the most fearsome
fighters of trollkind—nine Legendary Troll Champions,
each representing a Hearthstone class. Combatants will enjoy the
blessings of their team’s Loa, ancient spirits venerated by
the trolls that have manifested themselves as Legendary
minions. Players looking to dive deeper into the magic of the
trolls can call forth Spirits—unique class-specific minions
that share impressive synergies with the Loa. Those more inclined
to thrilling the crowd with sheer brutality can do so with
Overkill cards—a new gameplay mechanic that rewards players
with powerful effects when they deal excess damage.
“We’re excited to have Hearthstone players around the world step
into the ring today to test their might in Rastakhan’s Rumble,”
said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “The
Gurubashi Arena has seen countless fights over the years, but
nothing like what’s about to unfold—we can’t wait to see the
fiercely creative decks players bring to the battlefield.”
Those hungry for glory are encouraged to spar with their fellow
gladiators over the next two weeks, because on December 13, King
Rastakhan will commence the Rumble Run—the action-packed
single-player Hearthstone experience coming to Rastakhan’s Rumble.
Players will enter the arena as Rikkar, an up-and-coming troll
gladiator who casts his lot with one of the nine teams in the
tournament, learning valuable fighting techniques and befriending
hardy allies on his journey to earn the title of Azeroth’s
mightiest troll. Further details about this mettle-testing new game
mode will be announced soon.
Rastakhan’s Rumble 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 for gold or real-world currency at the same
pricing as all other Hearthstone card packs. Players now have the
chance to win Rastakhan’s Rumble card packs as quest rewards or
prizes in the Arena, and can also craft cards from the expansion by
using Arcane Dust collected from disenchanting unwanted cards.
For a limited time, players who log in to Hearthstone will
receive six free Rastakhan’s Rumble card packs, as well as
three cards to kick-start new deck-building ideas: a
random Legendary Loa minion and two copies of a rare Spirit
minion from the same class as their Loa.
Sharpen your blade and visit RastakhansRumble.com to learn more
about the expansion.
Assets available at:
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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 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, iPad, 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 multiple 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.
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Rastakhan’s Rumble and the release dates, features, and
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