Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor: A 2025 Roadmap of New Content and Features
Get ready for a thrilling year of Hearthstone! 2025 promises a whirlwind of surprises, fresh gameplay mechanics, and exciting new features. Expect the usual three expansions, Mini-Sets, and Battlegrounds seasons, all launching throughout the year.
The success of the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set has clearly energized Blizzard, leading to an ambitious roadmap for the year. Let's delve into what awaits us:
The Year of the Raptor's Key Features:
A Revitalized Arena: A significant Arena update, in development since last year, is finally set to launch. This overhaul aims to attract a new generation of players to this long-standing Hearthstone mode.
Enhanced Cosmetics: Prepare for a cosmetic upgrade! New Mythic skins and Signature cards are on the way, along with a brand-new addition: Pets. These adorable companions will be integrated into a new cosmetic acquisition system, though specifics remain under wraps for now.
Into the Emerald Dream: The Year of the Raptor begins with the first expansion, "Into the Emerald Dream." Card reveals commence next week, but the in-game celebration has already begun. Complete the Event Track to earn rewards including The Great Dark Beyond Epic cards, packs from the new expansion, and a Raptor Herald card.
Check out the official cinematic trailer below:
More to Come:
Dynamic Game Board: A new, evolving game board will launch alongside the expansion. This Year of the Raptor board will remain throughout the year, receiving visual and audio updates with each subsequent expansion.
Core Set Refresh: The Core Set will also be updated. Expect the return of some classic cards (with potential adjustments) alongside the introduction of brand-new cards.
With so much planned, now's the perfect time to return to Hearthstone, or jump in for the first time! Download it from the Google Play Store.
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