Summary
Hearthstonejust revealed some amazing plans for the Year of the Pegasus, including a refresh to the Core set and theWhizbang’s Workshopexpansion. Though the first card set of thisHearthstoneyear releases on March 19, players can log in now and experience a part of the whimsy right away.
2024 is a big year forHearthstone, as the collectible card game is entering its 10th year of live service. To celebrate,Hearthstoneis entering the Year of the Pegasus – a fitting name, as Blizzard used “Project Pegasus” in early development – in a big way, with celebratory events and gifts, a Core set refresh, and three new expansions throughout the year.
Recently,Hearthstonerevealed the first of these new expansions. TitledWhizbang’s Workshop, this 145-card set stars Whizbang, the master toymaker, in a set bursting with the whimsyHearthstoneis known for. The expansion features the new Miniaturize keyword, which adds a one-cost 1/1 copy of the minion when it is played, along with iconic characters, mechanics, and references to some ofHearthstone’s most iconic cards. Whizbang’s Workshop releases March 19, with a standard and Mega Bundle available for pre-purchase now.
A newHearthstoneyear also means a new Core set. To celebrate the game’s 10-year anniversary,Hearthstone’s new Core setfeatures the return of some classic cards, including Leeroy Jenkins, Fiery War Axe, and Justicar Trueheart. The Wrath of Air Totem, originally removed from the Shaman’s Hero Power a few years ago, is even returning to the rotation this year to truly capture the feeling of classicHearthstone. Additionally, the Elusive keyword has been added to the game, though its ability to make minions unable to be targeted by spells or Hero Powers is something players will be familiar with from cards like Evasive Wyrm.
The new Core set will also include four brand-new cards inspired byWarcraft Rumble. Fans of the new Blizzard mobile game will recognize Gnomelia, S.A.F.E. Pilot, Warsong Grunt, Night Elf Huntress, and Footman, all of which have abilities inspired bytheirWarcraft RumbleMinis.
Right now, players can log intoHearthstoneand get Colifero the Artist, a free Legendary who draws a minion and transforms one’s board into copies of it, as well as 12 free gift cards, including the Legendary Harth Stonebrew. Fans who pre-purchaseWhizbang’s Workshopalso receive the Corridor Sleeper Epic card for use right away.Hearthstonemay have to face the reapereventually, but it certainly won’t be this year.
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Deceptively simple, insanely fun. Sheathe your sword, draw your deck, and get ready for Hearthstone—the fast-paced strategy card game that’s easy to learn and massively fun. You’ll play your cards to sling spells, summon creatures, and command the heroes of Warcraft in duels of epic strategy. Did we mention it’s free to play? Get Packed for Paradise with Hearthstone’s newest expansion, Perils in Paradise.Play on your own schedule—most games take less than 10 minutes whether you’re battling your friends or the AI. Hearthstone’s easy to learn and extremely accessible gameplay is available for Windows, Mac, and iPad.Your deck is centered around a legendary hero and composed of minions, spells, items, and abilities from the epic Warcraft universe. While you play, the sights, sounds, and other details packed into Hearthstone bring the Warcraft universe to life in a way you’ve never experienced before.
