Hearthstone® Embarks on its Biggest Journey Yet With Forged in the Barrens™, Live Today
March 30 2021 - 1:14PM
Business Wire
The first expansion of the Year of the Gryphon
introduces 135 all-new cards inspired by one of World of
Warcraft®’s most iconic and beloved locales
Also live today is the new 235-card Core set,
which replaces the existing Basic and Classic sets, and is
available to unlock free to all Hearthstone players
Last week saw the launch of the Hearthstone
Classic format, which recreates the game as it was in 2014
Forged in the Barrens™, the new expansion for Blizzard
Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game Hearthstone®, is now
live, kicking off the Year of the Gryphon with a rousing cry of
“blood and thunder!” Inspired by the titular setting from World of
Warcraft®, Forged in the Barrens introduces 135 new cards that
capture the beloved stories, memorable characters, and savage
hazards that define this iconic, untamed frontier.
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Forged in the Barrens introduces 135
all-new cards inspired by one of World of Warcraft's most iconic
and beloved locales. (Graphic: Business Wire)
To survive these battering proving grounds, players will have to
avail themselves of all the might that the Barrens has to offer.
Forged in the Barrens introduces the new keyword Frenzy,
which grants minions a powerful effect the first time they survive
damage. Players can also add Ranked Spells to their deck,
which increase in power at five mana crystals, and reach their
final forms at 10 mana crystals. Spell Schools have also
been permanently added to many spell cards, further expanding the
potential for spell-slinging synergies. Finally, making their
Hearthstone debut in Forged in the Barrens are 10 Legendary
Mercenary minions, one for each class, whose stories will play out
across the Year of the Gryphon’s yearlong narrative.
“Forged in the Barrens evokes some of Warcraft’s most iconic
stories and themes, and the new cards it brings will infuse the
game with the spirit and fury of the Horde,” said J. Allen Brack,
president of Blizzard Entertainment. “Along with the new Core set,
you couldn’t ask for a more rousing start for the Year of the
Gryphon.”
Hearthstone Core Set & Classic Format
Live today and free to all players to unlock as they level up,
the Hearthstone Core set replaces the existing Basic and Classic
sets with a collection of 235 cards, some curated from existing
sets, and some all-new. Meant to adapt and evolve alongside
Hearthstone, the Core set will be updated annually, serving as a
solid foundation for all the expansions in a given Hearthstone
year, and serving as an on-ramp for new and returning players.
Last week saw the launch of the Hearthstone Classic format,
which invites players to experience the game as it was when it
launched in 2014. Sitting alongside Standard and Wild, Classic is a
full-fledged format with its own rewards and rankings and will
include all of Hearthstone’s original cards as they appeared in the
game’s earliest days.
Visit www.playhearthstone.com for more details on Forged in the
Barrens, the Core set, and the Hearthstone Classic format.
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-three #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 Hearthstone®, including the Core set
and the Year of the Gryphon, 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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