Hearthstone has kicked off the Year of the Raptor with a myriad of new content

Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year features a new expansion cycle kicking off with Into the Emerald Dream, a Core Set update, and the return of Hearthstone Esports.

The Core Set update includes returning favorites, balance adjustments, and brand-new cards. Several cards with disruptive effects have been removed to improve gameplay. Specific details will be revealed closer to the update's release.

Get ready for a thrilling year of competitive Hearthstone! 2025 will see two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, boasting a minimum $600,000 prize pool in partnership with Netease Thunderfire. Further details regarding the competitive structure will be shared soon.

A significant Arena update is slated for Patch 32.2, following the launch of Into the Emerald Dream. This update promises a refined drafting experience and a fresh take on the Arena mode. Patch 32.2 will also include a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set, arriving a patch earlier than usual. This adjusted patch schedule aims to better synchronize development and content release. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion will maintain its standard structure, and the regular patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.

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