Blizzard Relaunches Heroes of the Storm with Xal'atath as the First New Hero in Years
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Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Heroes of the Storm will begin a measured revival from maintenance mode, starting with Xal'atath, Warcraft’s void-wielding antagonist, as the first new playable hero in years. She will enter the public test realm on Monday ahead of a late-September launch, but Blizzard cautions that updates depend on player reception. The move follows the game’s dormancy since 2020’s Hogger release and hints at more Blizzard crossovers and even potential console support if the revival proves popular.
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- Heroes Of The Storm Is Getting A Surprise New Hero Later This Month kotaku.com
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