Pursue advanced study of the arcane in the
latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s hit digital card
game, which conjures 135 new cards brimming with spellbinding
synergies
The Scholomance Academy Mega Bundle, one of two
card pack bundles available for pre-purchase, includes five bonus
Golden card packs, the Kel’Thuzad Hero, a Tavern Pass, and more
Class will officially be in session early August with the
arrival of Scholomance Academy™, the next expansion for
Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game Hearthstone®.
Within the hallowed halls of this fabled college of magic, Students
will encounter 135 all-new cards, designed to supercharge
the game with sorcerous synergies and dazzling displays of arcane
splendor.
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Pursue advanced study of the arcane in
the latest expansion for Hearthstone, which conjures 135 new cards
brimming with spellbinding synergies. (Graphic: Business Wire)
At Scholomance Academy, students will immerse themselves in a
range of magical disciplines designed to empower their continued
success in Hearthstone. This mystical curriculum is best
represented by Dual-Class cards, usable by two classes (the
ultimate double major) and designed around mechanics and strategies
they both share. Hunter and Druid students, for example, both have
an affinity for beasts and will learn of new ways to harness their
wild power. There are 40 Dual-Class cards in Scholomance Academy,
including 10 signature Legendary professor minions—one for each of
the unique class pairings.
To achieve the highest marks, Scholomance Academy pupils will
also have to master the Spellburst keyword, found on
minions and weapons, which triggers a powerful one-time effect the
next time the player casts a spell. In addition, Studies
allow players to Discover a card (select one card from three
choices to add to your hand) immediately and reduce the mana cost
of the next card they play of that type.
“We love introducing new twists and mechanics to Hearthstone,
and Scholomance Academy is one of our most inventive expansions to
date,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment.
“This is Hearthstone at its best, and we can’t wait to see what
players do with the new Dual-Class cards and all the other tools
and tricks we’re adding.”
Students looking to prepare for the academic year can
pre-purchase the Scholomance Academy Mega Bundle for
$79.99 USD, which comes with 85 Scholomance Academy card packs—5 of
which are Golden Card Packs (containing all Golden Scholomance
Academy cards)—plus one random Scholomance Academy Golden Legendary
card; the Kel’Thuzad Mage Hero; the Kel’Thuzad card back; and a
Tavern Pass, unlocking time-limited perks for Hearthstone
Battlegrounds® and granting four Arena Tickets, which are good for
a free run in the game’s Arena mode. Also available is the
Scholomance Academy Bundle for $49.99 USD, which includes 55
Scholomance Academy packs, one random Scholomance Academy Golden
Legendary Card, and the Kel’Thuzad card back.
Starting today July 14, players can log in to receive two free
copies of the epic neutral minion card Transfer Student*.
For more information on Scholomance Academy, visit the official
site.
*Limit two per account. Must log in by October 20, 2020 to
claim.
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 multiple 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 Hearthstone®, including the
Scholomance Academy™ expansion, 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
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