Log in to receive a dragon’s hoard of free
rewards: all five Galakrond Hero Cards, two Shield of Galakrond
minions, and three Descent of Dragons card packs*
Join millions of other players in ongoing beta
test for runaway hit Hearthstone: Battlegrounds game mode
December 10, 2019, The Year of the Dragon—Galakrond, the
mightiest dragon of all time, threatens to raze the surface of
Azeroth in Descent of Dragons™, the new 135-card expansion released
today for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit free-to-play digital
card game Hearthstone®. This action-packed card set sends players
to the skies above Dragonblight for a thrilling aerial battle
between the League of Explorers—Hearthstone’s plucky band of
treasure-hunting heroes—and Archivillain Rafaam’s nefarious League
of E.V.I.L.
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Hearthstone players can log in today to
collect free rewards, including all five Galakrond Hero Cards and
three Descent of Dragons card packs (Graphic: Business Wire)
In Descent of Dragons, players will draw on the power of
dragons—lots and lots of dragons. They’ll summon all-new
Legendary Dragons, lay waste to the battlefield with their
breath weapons, and power-up by embarking on heroic
Sidequests. In addition, the five “E.V.I.L.” classes—Priest,
Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, and Warrior—can transform into Galakrond
himself through one of five new Hero cards, each with a
class-appropriate Battlecry and Hero Power.
Minions and spells with the new Invoke keyword will
trigger the effect of Galakrond’s Hero Power. Invoking multiple
times upgrades Galakrond into his deadlier forms, the mightiest of
which is “Galakrond, Azeroth’s End”—a world-shattering monstrosity
armed with a quadruple-strength Battlecry and a powerful claw
attack.
Will Rafaam succeed in his plot for world domination? Will Reno
Jackson stay out of trouble long enough for the League of Explorers
to emerge triumphant? These answers and more will come in the
corresponding Descent of Dragons Solo Adventure, a story-driven
epic finale to Hearthstone’s first-ever year-long story line to be
released in January.
Starting today, Hearthstone players who log in will receive
three Descent of Dragons card packs and all five Galakrond Hero
cards free, along with two neutral Shield of Galakrond minions
featuring the new Invoke keyword.* Players can also rack up an epic
assortment of rewards upon completing a series of six new Legendary
daily quests—five additional Descent of Dragons card packs, two
Rise of Shadows™ card packs, two Saviors of Uldum™ card packs, and
200 gold in total.
“Descent of Dragons is full-blown fire-breathing fun, and filled
with the vibrant personality and strategic decision-making
Hearthstone is known for,” said J. Allen Brack, president of
Blizzard Entertainment. “We think players will have a blast
building decks around the five powerful new Galakrond Hero cards—or
finding clever ways to keep him from taking over the game.”
Hearthstone: Battlegrounds—A Free Fast-Paced Fun New Way to
Play
Descent of Dragons launches during the ongoing beta test for the
popular new game mode Hearthstone: Battlegrounds, a raucous
eight-player auto-battler featuring 24 unique Heroes, in which
players will recruit minions, strategically position them, and
watch them battle each other for supremacy.† Following last month’s
debut at BlizzCon®, millions of players flocked to the tavern to
take part in the Battlegrounds early access period and open beta
test. That momentum has continued, with Battlegrounds fueling
ongoing excitement for Hearthstone among veterans and new players
alike.
Hearthstone: Battlegrounds is a free standalone experience that
doesn’t require a card collection. Players will be able to unlock
optional bonus features for this mode when they acquire card
packs—including free packs, those acquired with in-game gold, and
those purchased with real money—from the most recent Hearthstone
expansion (starting with today’s launch of Descent of Dragons).**
At 10 packs, players unlock comprehensive stat-tracking in
Hearthstone: Battlegrounds; at 20 they can choose their hero from
among three different options instead of two at the start of each
match; and at 30, players unlock the ability to playfully
communicate with their opponents using a visual emote system.
Descent of Dragons and Hearthstone: Battlegrounds are available
today on Windows® and Mac® PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android™ tablets;
and mobile phones. Descent of Dragons card packs are 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.
To learn more about Descent of Dragons, fly on over to
www.descentofdragons.com. For more on Hearthstone: Battlegrounds,
visit https://playhearthstone.com/battlegrounds/.
*Limit one set of Descent of Dragons login rewards per account.
Must log in by March 31, 2020 to redeem offer. †2GB of memory is
recommended to play Battlegrounds on iOS and Android devices.
**Bonus features are unlocked for a limited time and reset at the
launch of each new Hearthstone expansion.
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 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 in the world, with millions of active players.
††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,
features, and functionality of Descent of Dragons 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 differ materially
from those expressed in the forward-looking 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 any subsequent quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this
release are based upon information available to Blizzard
Entertainment and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this
release, and neither Blizzard Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard
assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when
made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not
guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment or
Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
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