Carry out conniving plots with 135 diabolical
new cards in the next expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s
internationally acclaimed digital card game
Pre-purchase a 50-pack bundle and receive the
Jewel of Lazul card back and a random Legendary; nab the 80-pack
Mega Bundle and get the card back, a random golden Legendary, and
the Madam Lazul Priest Hero—or purchase both and get it all
A new coalition of villains has risen to power, and Hearthstone®
players around the world get to be the bad guys in Rise of
Shadows™, the next expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game. Starting April 9,
players will be able to join a league of miscreants as they embark
on Hearthstone’s first-ever yearlong story line, with 135 dastardly
new cards and some wickedly devious new mechanics.
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Hearthstone players get to team up with
the League of E.V.I.L.—a supergroup of Azeroth's most nefarious
villains—in Rise of Shadows, the next expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game. (Photo: Business
Wire)
After suffering defeat at the hands of the League of Explorers,
Arch-Thief Rafaam realized that his designs on Azeroth would
require more roguery than he alone could muster. In the years
since, he has dwelled in the shadows, recruiting the greatest
antagonists Hearthstone has ever seen to join the League of
E.V.I.L.—a veritable supergroup of villains from previous
Hearthstone sets, including King Togwaggle, Madam Lazul, the
irrepressible Dr. Boom, and Hagatha the Witch. In Rise of Shadows,
these ne’er-do-wells will once again act on their nefarious
intentions, aided by Hearthstone players looking to get their hands
dirty.
In addition to their promising player cohort, the League of
E.V.I.L. also has Lackeys to boss around—1/1 minions with a
variety of diabolical Battlecries. These low-level operatives will
be crucial in unleashing the League’s sinister Schemes: new
Spells that grow in power each turn they’re in a player’s hand. As
if brains and brawn weren’t enough, their bag of tricks also
includes callback cards that feature effects that pay homage to the
Hearthstone sets that the League of E.V.I.L.’s masterminds hail
from, giving players access to crafty new strategies.
“Hearthstone has a cast of fan-favorite villains, and it’s a
thrill to see them take center stage in Rise of Shadows,” said J.
Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “We can’t wait
for players to get in on the mayhem in this expansion, with a bunch
of sinister new cards at their disposal.”
Players looking to join the League of E.V.I.L. should watch
their backs, as they’ll likely be targeted by a mysterious
crime-fighting group known as the Defenders of Dalaran. These
formidable guardians are rumored to wield Twinspells—potent
magic Spells that, once cast, generate a copy of themselves that
can be cast again on a later turn. More intel on the Defenders of
Dalaran will be shared with operatives at a later date.
Coming April 9 to Windows® and Mac® PCs; Windows, iOS, and
Android™ tablets; and mobile phones, Rise of Shadows card packs
will be winnable in Hearthstone’s Arena mode, and players can
purchase them with in-game gold or real money at the same prices as
Hearthstone’s other card packs. Starting today and up until April 9
you can pre-purchase Rise of Shadows card packs in two different
bundle options: the 50-pack pre-purchase bundle includes a random
Legendary and the Jewel of Lazul card back, while the 80-pack Mega
Bundle includes a random golden Legendary and Jewel of Lazul card
back, as well as a new playable Priest Hero—the mysterious
Madam Lazul. These bundles are available on any platform for $49.99
and $79.99, respectively—one of each can be purchased per
account.
Join the ranks of the League of E.V.I.L. and learn more at
RiseOfShadows.com.
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, 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 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.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
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regarding the future, including statements about the pricing,
pre-purchase, release dates, features, and functionality of Rise of
Shadows 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 differ
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Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any
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Blizzard Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of
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