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Hearthstone Patch 35.4.2 Nudges Balance Across Classics and Battlegrounds
gaming6 days ago

Hearthstone Patch 35.4.2 Nudges Balance Across Classics and Battlegrounds

Patch 35.4.2 brings a light balance pass for Hearthstone and a broad set of changes for Battlegrounds. For Hearthstone, Class Sets are tweaked with buffs to Mage Leyline and Hunter Migrating Elekk, plus Dragon Soul essences; Demon Hunter, Druid, and Warrior sees nerfs to keep top decks in check. Battlegrounds focuses on buffs for Pirates and Mechs, adds several minion and Trinket adjustments, and aims to smooth overall power across traits. A mid-season update is planned and a May 21 dev update video is scheduled.

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Unveils Class Sets, Dual Class Arena, and Dragon-Soul Events
gaming21 days ago

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Unveils Class Sets, Dual Class Arena, and Dragon-Soul Events

Patch 35.4 launches Hearthstone's Restoration of Azeroth featuring Class Sets for Druid, Hunter, Paladin, and Mage (three release waves, 7 cards per set, priced solo or in bundles). It also reintroduces Dual Class Arena with a curated card pool and updated drafting UI, plus events like Forging the Dragon Soul, Ruby Sanctum, and Darkmoon Faire Treasures with various rewards. Free packs, Battle.net Shop offers, and a long list of bug fixes across modes are included; Twist mode is retired.

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Expands Class Sets, Reintroduces Dual Class Arena, and Launches New Events
gaming22 days ago

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Expands Class Sets, Reintroduces Dual Class Arena, and Launches New Events

Patch 35.4 introduces Restoration of Azeroth Class Sets for Druid, Hunter, Paladin, and Mage (7 cards per set; purchasable individually or in bundles, with a Golden version option), while reviving Dual Class Arena with a curated two-class pool and updated drafting UI. The update also runs multiple events (Forging the Dragon Soul, Ruby Sanctum, and Darkmoon Faire Treasures) and adds free weekly packs, Battle.net Shop offers, and bug fixes across all modes; Twist mode is retired.

Hearthstone 35.2.2 Patch Calibrates Meta with Targeted Buffs Across Hearthstone and Battlegrounds
gaming28 days ago

Hearthstone 35.2.2 Patch Calibrates Meta with Targeted Buffs Across Hearthstone and Battlegrounds

Blizzard releases patch 35.2.2 for Hearthstone and Battlegrounds as a light, balance-focused update ahead of Class Sets in patch 35.4; it nerfs Prescient Slitherdrake, tweaks Flight Maneuvers, retools Ship Jumper into a Rally and adjusts numerous Battlegrounds minions, Trinkets, and spells to smooth power variance, with continued monitoring planned once changes settle.

Hearthstone Introduces Class Sets: Four Focused Classes Get Bigger Card Drops
gaming29 days ago

Hearthstone Introduces Class Sets: Four Focused Classes Get Bigger Card Drops

Blizzard is replacing its mini-sets with Class Sets in Hearthstone Patch 35.4, starting with a four-class batch (Druid, Hunter, Paladin, Mage) that each receive a seven-card class set designed to enhance archetypes and class identity. The program aims for stronger first-day class moments, noticeable meta shifts, and ongoing updates throughout the year with four sets per expansion cycle. Class Sets can be bought individually or bundled, using Runestones, Gold, or real money, with release beginning May 5 and additional sets rolling out in waves later in the year.

Hearthstone bids farewell to Twist, doubling down on bite-sized formats
technology1 month ago

Hearthstone bids farewell to Twist, doubling down on bite-sized formats

Blizzard will remove Twist from Hearthstone in patch 35.4, noting that Twist didn’t connect with players and was too resource-intensive to maintain; the team apologizes for unclear communication and says bold, limited-time ideas will live in Tavern Brawls and other short-form experiences, with new play modes being developed and shared as plans mature.

Deathwing Wins in Hearthstone's Cataclysm Expansion
gaming3 months ago

Deathwing Wins in Hearthstone's Cataclysm Expansion

Hearthstone enters its 12th year with Cataclysm, an expansion releasing March 17 in the Year of the Scarab that reimagines WoW’s Cataclysm with Deathwing as the antagonist. In-universe, Murozond pulls Deathwing into Hearthstone, and Chromie with the Dragonflights recruit heroes from across time to defeat him. The update brings Colossal minions (each class gets one, plus six Deathwing lieutenants) and two new keywords, Herald (stacking with Deathwing-related cards) and Shatter (Dragonflights split for flexibility). Players will also see class-based Triumph and Last Stand spells, milestones for community rewards (including a Cataclysm signature), and March 10 trial cards for Emerald Dream and Lost City of Un'Goro during Cataclysm. A Core Set rotation accompanies the Year of the Scarab, with Core Set remaining free and aims for a stronger, more fluid meta. Visual updates, a new game board, and a Legend card back reward for 2026 top players are planned, with first-time Legend earners receiving both the new and classic backs.

Blizzard quashes Hearthstone 2 rumors as BlizzCon 2026 tease hints at something bigger
video-games3 months ago

Blizzard quashes Hearthstone 2 rumors as BlizzCon 2026 tease hints at something bigger

Blizzard says there will be no Hearthstone 2, clarifying that a BlizzCon 2026 reveal will be bigger than usual but not a new game. The Hearthstone expansion Cataclysm is coming March 17, bringing new mechanics and Colossals, plus a temporary unlock of cards from recent sets. The company also reiterates Hearthstone won’t be on consoles or handhelds yet, though platform considerations—potentially influenced by Microsoft—are being explored for the future.

Hearthstone 34.4.2 patch nudges meta ahead of big rotations
technology3 months ago

Hearthstone 34.4.2 patch nudges meta ahead of big rotations

Blizzard’s 34.4.2 patch tightens balance across Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds ahead of upcoming patches. Morchie gets a small buff; Elise the Navigator will be adjusted in a larger patch; The Great Dracorex can no longer be generated in Arena; Infinite Wolf remains banned from drafts; Battlegrounds tunes Deathrattles and buffs Timewarped cards; numerous Timewarp and minion pool changes sweep across modes; a mid-season update and rotations are on the horizon.

Hearthstone 34.4.2: Focused Tweaks Ahead of Bigger Meta Shifts
gaming3 months ago

Hearthstone 34.4.2: Focused Tweaks Ahead of Bigger Meta Shifts

Blizzard rolls out patch 34.4.2 for Hearthstone, Arena and Battlegrounds with targeted balance tweaks (including Morchie buff and Elise the Navigator adjustments) and Arena draft changes such as removing The Great Dracorex. Infinite Wolf is banned from drafts while broader changes roll out, and Battlegrounds gets tweaks to Deathrattle cards and Timewarped options. The update also revamps Timewarp pools and multiple minions, plus hero adjustments (Loh temporarily removed from the pool) and various card stat shifts. Blizzard describes this as a smaller update ahead of larger patches that will bring a set rotation and Core Set updates, with a mid-season update on the horizon.

Hearthstone 34.4 patch unlocks Echoes of the Infinite, Arena overhaul, and Ysera pet
gaming4 months ago

Hearthstone 34.4 patch unlocks Echoes of the Infinite, Arena overhaul, and Ysera pet

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 drops with the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set (38 new cards) and a revamped Arena season built around Taverns of Time. Two event windows run Jan 13–Feb 3 and Feb 3–10 offering free rewards, while Darkmoon Faire Treasures reintroduces the Ysera pet and other cosmetics; pet XP is doubled to speed skin unlocks. The update also includes bug fixes and related balance/visual tweaks across cards and effects.