Year of the Raptor Launches in Hearthstone with Expansive Update

Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor is here, bringing a revitalized competitive scene and exciting new content! This year features a fresh expansion cycle kicking off with the soon-to-be-released Into the Emerald Dream expansion, preceded by a special pre-launch event. A redesigned Year of the Raptor game board boasts enhanced visuals and audio.

The Core Set receives a significant update, incorporating returning favorites, crucial balance adjustments, and exciting new cards. Several cards known for disruptive burst damage and frustrating gameplay mechanics have been removed to improve the overall player experience. Further details on the Core Set update will be revealed shortly before its release.

Hearthstone Esports is back and bigger than ever in 2025! Two Seasonal Championships and a World Championship, in partnership with Netease Thunderfire, will offer a minimum of $600,000 in prize money, encouraging broader participation in competitive play. Specifics regarding the tournament format and rules will be announced soon.

A major Arena mode overhaul is slated for Patch 32.2, following the launch of Into the Emerald Dream. While details remain confidential, this update promises a streamlined drafting experience and a revitalized Arena gameplay approach. This patch also includes a Battlegrounds Seasonal Update and the Into the Emerald Dream Mini-Set, arriving a patch earlier than usual.

This altered patch schedule reflects a broader strategic adjustment to optimize development and content delivery. The Into the Emerald Dream expansion maintains its standard structure, incorporating all planned updates and events. The regular patch schedule will resume with Patch 33.0 after Patch 32.4.

Download Hearthstone today for free and join the Year of the Raptor excitement! Visit the official website for more details.