Note: Coverage of the Hearthstone Expansion will continue in our "What's Next" Live Panel Recap.
Kobolds & Catacombs is the Next Hearthstone Expansion
The newest Hearthstone expansion is Kobolds and Catacombs!
- You can pre-order the new expansion already on Battle.net.
- The official new site is up.
- Dungeon Runs are a new single player content being added to Hearthstone.
- When your Dungeon Run starts, you’ll choose a Hero and receive a starting deck consisting of 10 cards. You’ll use it to overcome eight encounters of increasing difficulty (chosen randomly from a huge pool of 48 possible encounters!) to clear the run.
- Completing a dungeon run with each of the nine classes gives you the Candle King card back.
- Recruit: Cards with the Recruit keyword immediately summon minions from your deck and put them into play. Some cards recruit minions that match certain conditions; others recruit randomly chosen minions.
- Every class is getting a Legendary Weapon in the new set!
- UNIDENTIFIED MAGIC ITEMS – These mysterious cards gain new powers when they enter your hand. (Awaiting more information!)
- SPELLSTONES – Play your Spellstone immediately, or empower it by fulfilling specific actions for a greater effect. (Awaiting more information!)
- Marin the Fox is being given out to all players for free starting on Monday.
- BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders will be getting Marin's golden version for free.
New Card Reveals
Blizzard oops'd hardcore. Marin the Fox has been revealed already via a promotional email.
Opening Ceremony Live Recap
Below are our notes from the opening ceremony.
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- Ben Brode is on the Hearthstone Stage!
- "This is going to be the best BlizzCon yet!" - Ben Brode 2017
- "This has been an awesome year for Hearthstone"
- The new set comes out in December.
- We're being taken back to the roots of classic fantasy. Dungeon crawling vibe.
- There's a song!
- The new expansion is "Kobolds and Catacombs"
- Everyone who logs into Hearthstone starting Monday gets Marin the Fox for free.
- BlizzCon attendees (And virtual ticket holders) will receive a golden version of Marin the Fox.
- Recruit: Cards with the Recruit keyword immediately summon minions from your deck and put them into play. Some cards recruit minions that match certain conditions; others recruit randomly chosen minions.
- All classes are getting a Legendary Weapon! Everyone gets a free weapon at launch.
- A brand new single player mode is being added called the Dungeon Run.
- You will collect loot and level up your heroes.
- The most replayable single player content ever.
- Dungeon Runs are completely free - you don't need any cards to play!
Blizzard
- Mike Morhaime is doing his usual greetings to everyone.
- An Esports video played showcasing the past year of Blizzard Esports.
World of Warcraft
- J. Allen Brack is on stage to talk about World of Warcraft.
- World of Warcraft Classic is coming back.
- They are committed to bringing back the game.
- Shadow plushie is coming to the store. Proceeds going to world disaster relief.
- Over the years, 15 million dollars has been donated to charitable causes.
- World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
Overwatch
- Jeff Kaplan is on stage from the Overwatch Arena to talk about Overwatch.
- Blizzard World is a new theme-park themed map.
- The new map is coming out next year. It's part assault and part payload.
- Moira is a new hero coming to Overwatch.
- A new Reinhardt Cinematic!
Starcraft II
- Starcraft II is FREE TO PLAY starting November 14.
- You will get the Wings of Liberty Campaign for free.
- Competitive ladder will be free.
Heroes of the Storm
- Kaeo Milker is on stage to talk about Heroes of the Storm.
- They've doubled the amount of Heroes since last BlizzCon. It's been a busy year.
- Alexstrasza is being added to the game. She is a ranged support that can manipulate life energy to heal her allies.
- Hanzo is being added to the game. He is a ranges assassin who can serve as a scout for his team.
- New Features Coming:
- Peformance Based Matchmaking - Rethinking matchmaking based on how you do in the game vs your entire team.
- Voice Chat
- Rework to Stealth.
- Evolved Battleground Mechanics.
- The new heroes and changes are playable on the show floor.
Panel Screenshots
Watch Live
The Opening Ceremony is available for free to those without a Virtual Ticket. If you want to watch the panels though, you'll want to buy a Virtual Ticket.
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Just want to point out a minor spelling error, in case an edit is desired:
"Hanzo is being added to the game. He is a ranges assassin who can serve as a scout for his team."
"Ranges" is an incorrect word in this sentence. It should read "ranged".
Hope it helps.
Mr. Harrison Jones. Hall of Fame warmly welcomes you and your little ooze friend, we hope you enjoy your stay.
My reaction to the new expansion :
This expansion trailer is the first one that doesn't sneak peak a bunch of new cards at the beginning of the clip.
I failed to understand if this expansion is free or if it's gonna cost...could someone please clarify?
It's like drugs. First one is free, than slowly they reel you in and before you know it you are selling your kidney in order to please our overlords at Blizzard HQ.
Really glad the next expansion isn't pirate-themed. I do dislike the fact about giving every class a legendary weapon;
- Keeping up with expansions that include MULTIPLE legendaries per class time and time again is hard, even for a p2p player
- IMO, not every class should have access to class specific weapons. Weapons gained through neutral minions (Blingtron, Medivh) are fine. It takes away from other class flavours. Guess Acidic Swamp Ooze is next expansion's Golakka Crawler.
I know the weapons will have beautiful effects, even may be 0/3's or something, but it's a principle matter.
I'm going to steal the candle.
#Crimerider
So Marin isnt a Pirate?
Thank fuck it's ain't a pirate-themed expansion. Finally blizzard did some good for the community.
Anyone here that is on blizzcon? can you get some info about the rest of the cards we couldn't see on the stream?
Tha warcraft cinematic
Damn.
This is what happens when you take the candle...
..Dont take the candle
I'm out of my mind excited about the single player mode. Sounds challenging, rewarding, and possibly might be a great way to get new people into the game. Can't wait to hear more about it - especially the reward structure.
Let me guess, the WORSE Weapon Legendary will be for.....
R-O-G-U-E-!
This and the next year will be the year of Harrison Jones!
Well, I guess they had their "revenge" on Wizard... This is obviously inspired to D&D, like Ixalan in MTG was basically Ungoro MTG version. Since I like both Blizzard's games and Wizard's ones I couldn't be happier!
I decided to purchase the virtual ticket for both my account and my wife’s, the card looks fun even if niche and Blizzard seem to have stepped up their game with Hearthstone.. adding a new gamemode.
All in all it looks amazing !!
Just watched World of Warcraft BfA announcement trailer and i was nerding so hard. If the expansion is good as trailer WoW will be blooming again.
KiCatch another Marin's treasure