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Blizzard sticks to PC focus while keeping console doors open for key titles
gaming20 days ago

Blizzard sticks to PC focus while keeping console doors open for key titles

Blizzard says there are no announced plans to bring Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft: Forever, or Heroes of the Storm to Xbox or other consoles; the team emphasizes a PC-first approach and won’t rule out future ports with a “never say never” stance. World of Warcraft: Forever will include native Xbox controller support on PC, which could ease a potential port, while Heroes of the Storm’s revival is still in early stages with focus on existing players rather than a console launch.

Xal'atath Brought Into Heroes of the Storm as First New Hero in Six Years
technology26 days ago

Xal'atath Brought Into Heroes of the Storm as First New Hero in Six Years

Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Heroes of the Storm is adding its first new hero in six years: Xal'atath, a ranged assassin from World of Warcraft wielding Void powers. Her kit includes Void Volley, Dark Heart Ritual, Void Step, Shadow Mark, plus two Heroics—Void Eruption and Void Convergence—and she arrives later this month, with Blizzard suggesting more heroes may follow.

Blizzard Relaunches Heroes of the Storm with Xal'atath as the First New Hero in Years
gaming26 days ago

Blizzard Relaunches Heroes of the Storm with Xal'atath as the First New Hero in Years

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.

BlizzCon 2026 Preview: StarCraft Revival, Warcraft Classics, and Blizzard's Momentum
gaming1 month ago

BlizzCon 2026 Preview: StarCraft Revival, Warcraft Classics, and Blizzard's Momentum

BlizzCon 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone with big reveals across Blizzard's lineup: a StarCraft revival that could include a shooter and RTS return; Warcraft content including a potential Classic+ revival; Overwatch expanding with new heroes and possible transmedia plans; Diablo teased for a major Diablo 4 season and possibly Diablo 5 in development along with TV/film adaptations; and even a Heroes of the Storm revival, signaling Blizzard's renewed momentum amid rising competition.

Storm Patch Dials Up Buffs, Nerfs, and Map Tweaks
gaming5 months ago

Storm Patch Dials Up Buffs, Nerfs, and Map Tweaks

Blizzard released a May 11, 2026 patch for Heroes of the Storm introducing broad balance changes across numerous heroes (e.g., Arthas, Chen, Deathwing, Gazlowe, Mal'Ganis, Tyrande, Zagara) along with several talent tweaks and buffs, plus map adjustments to Haunted Mines and Golem scaling. The update also includes bug fixes for maps and quest-related displays on various heroes, improving feedback and QoL.”

Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Overhauls Arthas, Reintroduces Classic Maps, and Tweaks Nuke
gaming5 months ago

Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Overhauls Arthas, Reintroduces Classic Maps, and Tweaks Nuke

Blizzard released the Heroes of the Storm live patch on April 20, 2026, adding a full Arthas rework, a broad balance pass across many heroes, map updates (Garden of Terror Classic returns to Custom Games and Haunted Mines returns to Quick Match), and gameplay changes including the removal of Unranked mode, reduced mid-to-late game respawn timers (back to 65 seconds by level 22), a new Scrapper Mad Axe Mono Wheel mount, and updated home screen music; the patch also buffs Warhead Junction’s Nuke (cast time, DoT, and fort damage) and includes numerous bug fixes across maps and heroes.

Heroes of the Storm: December 2024 Patch Highlights
gaming1 year ago

Heroes of the Storm: December 2024 Patch Highlights

The latest Heroes of the Storm patch introduces updates across various aspects of the game, including general updates like new homescreen music and shop items, a map update with the addition of Snow Brawl, and significant hero updates and balance changes. Notable hero changes include adjustments to Chen, Samuro, Arthas, D.Va, and others, with reworked talents and abilities. The patch also addresses numerous bug fixes across different heroes and maps, enhancing gameplay stability and performance.

Heroes of the Storm: December 2024 Patch Highlights
gaming1 year ago

Heroes of the Storm: December 2024 Patch Highlights

The latest Heroes of the Storm patch introduces updates across various aspects of the game, including general updates like new homescreen music and shop items, a map update with the addition of Snow Brawl, and significant hero updates and balance changes. Notable hero changes include adjustments to Chen, Samuro, Arthas, D.Va, and others, with various talent reworks and base stat modifications. The patch also addresses numerous bug fixes across different heroes and maps, enhancing gameplay stability and performance.

Heroes of the Storm: New PTR Patch Details Released
gaming1 year ago

Heroes of the Storm: New PTR Patch Details Released

The latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now available on the Public Test Realm, featuring updates to maps, heroes, and balance adjustments. Notable changes include faster recharge for abilities on the Volskaya map, talent reworks for heroes like Arthas and Greymane, and numerous bug fixes across various heroes and maps. Players are encouraged to report any bugs encountered during testing.

"Heroes of the Storm: PTR Patch Update - July 15, 2024"
gaming2 years ago

"Heroes of the Storm: PTR Patch Update - July 15, 2024"

The latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now available on the Public Test Realm, featuring balance updates for several heroes, including Brightwing, Genji, Qhira, Raynor, Samuro, and Zarya. The patch also includes numerous bug fixes and hero updates, such as added indicators for Gazlowe and Samuro. Players are encouraged to report any bugs encountered during playtesting.

"April 16, 2024 PTR Patch Notes for Heroes of the Storm"
gaming2 years ago

"April 16, 2024 PTR Patch Notes for Heroes of the Storm"

The latest Heroes of the Storm PTR patch introduces changes to ARAM mode, balance updates for several heroes including Arthas, Hogger, Junkrat, Rehgar, and Yrel, as well as updates to various hero abilities and talents. Additionally, bug fixes have been implemented for general gameplay, maps, and specific heroes like Abathur, Alarak, Alexstrasza, Anduin, and Anub'arak.

"February 6, 2024: Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes Revealed"
gaming2 years ago

"February 6, 2024: Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes Revealed"

The latest Heroes of the Storm patch includes various balance updates and bug fixes, such as increased healing for Li Li and Medivh, as well as adjustments to multiple heroes' abilities. Bug fixes cover a range of issues from visual glitches to ability interactions. The patch also introduces XP display for slain heroes and warning indicators for certain map features.