Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Overflowing with character and imagination, Hearthstone feeds off and fuels a vibrant community of players.
Spotlight
EG20Watch us play 21 games from the last 20 years
Late to the (birthday) Party.
FeatureA fireside chat with Hearthstone's biggest bosses
Brode and Chu talk adventures, cross-platform play and consoles.
Hearthstone: Goblins vs Gnomes review
Wanton mechanics.
Hearthstone: The Curse of Naxxramas review
Things can only get meta.
Key events
24th October 2019
25th April 2019
23rd November 2018
2nd November 2018
24th July 2018
9th April 2018
28th February 2018
7th February 2018
8th December 2017
Hearthstone's live-action Kobolds and Catacombs trailer is a love-letter to '80s fantasy films
30th November 2017
Hearthstone's Kobolds and Catacombs expansion originally themed around WOW's Blingtron
29th November 2017
Hearthstone's Kobolds and Catacombs expansion launches next week
28th November 2017
8th November 2017
Hearthstone's free card from upcoming expansion Kobolds and Catacombs available now
28th July 2017
28th February 2017
16th February 2017
Hearthstone will add three 130-card expansions next year, no adventures
6th February 2017
29th November 2016
Hearthstone's Mean Streets of Gadgetzan expansion releases this week
4th November 2016
Hearthstone's next expansion, Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, revealed
18th October 2016
19th April 2016
Hearthstone's Whispers of the Old Gods expansion due next week
24th August 2015
5th August 2015
23rd July 2015
27th March 2015
27th February 2015
Hearthstone pre-release patch hints at Molten Core expansion
9th January 2015
2nd December 2014
Hearthstone's Goblins vs Gnomes expansion release date confirmed
7th November 2014
1st October 2014
2nd September 2014
30th June 2014
24th June 2014
3rd April 2014
14th March 2014
12th March 2014
30th January 2014
23rd January 2014
20th December 2013
19th December 2013
11th December 2013
23rd January 2014
8th November 2013
Blizzard announces iPhone and Android versions of Hearthstone
25th October 2013
1st October 2013
Job done! A weekend with the Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft beta
22nd March 2013
Blizzard cancels this year's BlizzCon, online event likely early next year
Is "deeply disappointed about this decision".
FeatureAs Riot bids to take on Blizzard and Valve, the studio faces challenges of its own making
"There are no limits" co-founder Marc Merrill tells us, as a new world order emerges.
Hearthstone adding Demon Hunter, its first-ever new class
Storms in next month.
Hearthstone: Ashes of Outland guide
Everything we know about the 2020 expansion.
Blizzard prototyped a VR version of Hearthstone
Table flipping included.
Hearthstone player Blizzard banned has no regrets over Hong Kong protest
"Sometimes it's a must-do thing."
Hearthstone's new autobattler mode is available now in limited early access
Full open beta starts next week.
Hearthstone player VKLiooon becomes first woman to win BlizzCon championship
"If you believe in yourself, forget your gender and go for it."
Blizzard apology does not silence protestors at BlizzCon 2019
"It seems like they've forgotten their values."
Former Xbox exec Mike Ybarra announces move to Blizzard
As executive vice president and general manager.
US politicians write to Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick expressing "deep concern" over punishment of Hong Kong Hearthstone pro
"Your disappointing decision could have a chilling effect on gamers."
FeatureBlizzard faces an impossible choice, but choose it must
The uproar over the banning of a Hong Kong Hearthstone pro threatens the company's values and identity to the core.
Blizzard finally suspends US Hearthstone team that staged Hong Kong livestream protest
"I appreciate all players being treated equally".
After a week of protests, Blizzard issues statement on pro-Hong Kong Hearthstone player ban
Blitzchung responds: "In the future I will be more careful."
Blizzard under fire after punishing pro-Hong Kong Hearthstone player
UPDATE: r/Blizzard shuts in wake of backlash.
BlizzCon's £35 Virtual Tickets now available, include WoW-themed Overwatch skins
Plus Murloc pets and other in-game items.
EG20Watch us play 21 games from the last 20 years
Late to the (birthday) Party.
Hearthstone: Saviors of Uldum guide
Everything we know about 2019's second expansion.
FeatureInside the Hearthstone community creating its own cards
The Tavern's always open.
Hearthstone: Rise of Shadows guide
Everything you need to know about Hearthstone's first expansion of 2019.
BlizzCon 2019 dates and collectibles announced
Won't be able to get there on footman.
Here's a brand new legendary card from Hearthstone's next expansion
Keeper Stallardris.
Hearthstone is showing its villainous side in next expansion Rise of Shadows
Arrives next month.
Climbing ranks in Hearthstone is about to get easier
My god, it's full of stars.
Ex-Hearthstone team working on Marvel game
Loki here.
Blizzard customer service concern as staff accept cash to exit Irish hub
"At this point it's causing stress…"
Hearthstone: Rastakhan's Rumble guide
The best decks and all the new content for the new expansion.
Blizzard confirms troll-themed Rastakhan's Rumble as next Hearthstone expansion
Out early December, single-player to follow.
Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Morhaime steps down
Statements mention "several new games" in development.
Hearthstone's Hallow's End event returns, feels rather familiar
Proudmoore of the same.
We didn't even know we wanted a Hearthstone pop-up book until now
Full of "wit and whimsy".
Hearthstone is adding new Classic cards for the first time
And postponing Tournaments indefinitely.
Esport "killer games" aren't right for Olympics, says IOC
"We cannot have ... a game which is promoting violence."
Hearthstone's game-changing new mechanic almost got cut entirely
"We were really down to the wire..."
Boomsday Project Guide - Best Decks and more
Everything you need to know about Hearthstone's latest card set.
Here's a brand new card from Hearthstone's next expansion
Cloning Device.
Hearthstone mechs, scientists star in The Boomsday Project expansion
Mech me an offer.
Jelly DealsUniqlo has an official Blizzard range available now
Shonen Jump tees, too.
Hearthstone game director Ben Brode announces departure from Blizzard
"I'm excited to be scrappy and a little scared".
How Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team inspired Hearthstone's fatigue mechanic
You look dead tired. Come in, relax.
Hearthstone: The Witchwood Guide - Best decks for the new meta
Everything you need to know about Hearthstone's eighth card set.
Blizzard announces November dates for this year's BlizzCon
Tickets go on sale in May.
Hearthstone's new expansion The Witchwood is all about werewolves
UPDATE: Launching next week.
Hearthstone announces Year of the Raven
New hero, in-game tournaments, three classic cards retired.
New Hearthstone update is a Wild thing
You make my hearth sing.
Hearthstone shakes up ranked play progression ladder
Two rungs make it right.
You can claim three Hearthstone packs free right now
Dungeon won.
Hearthstone: Kobolds and Catacombs Guide
The best decks for the new Hearthstone meta and other gameplay guides too!
Hearthstone's Kobolds and Catacombs expansion originally themed around WOW's Blingtron
"There are some cards which take us four or five sets to find a home for..."
Hearthstone to get three more big expansions in 2018
With single-player content in each.
Here's a brand new legendary Hearthstone card
Your opponent takes two turns, then you take two turns.
Hearthstone's free card from upcoming expansion Kobolds and Catacombs available now
Get it off your chest.
Hearthstone's next expansion is a love letter to classic dungeon crawlers
It even has a rogue-like single-player mode.
FeatureLetter from the meta: This week's top Hearthstone decks
Along with all the latest news from Metabomb.
Blizzard now lets you gift Hearthstone card packs to friends
And Overwatch loot boxes, WOW pets, etc.
FeatureLetter from the meta: This week's top Hearthstone decks
And all the latest news from Metabomb.
Hearthstone's Halloween event lets you pick cards from two classes in Arena mode
Plus card free packs, spooky Tavern Brawl and more.
FeatureLetter from the meta: This week's top Hearthstone decks
And more from Metabomb.
FeatureAre loot boxes gambling?
Crate escape.
World of Warcraft dominates BlizzCon 2017 schedule, wink wink nudge nudge
But there will be no Diablo announcements this year.
FeatureA fireside chat with Hearthstone's biggest bosses
Brode and Chu talk adventures, cross-platform play and consoles.
Blizzard will open its own esports arena next month
Will it make you say WOW?
Hearthstone is nerfing some of its oldest cards
What the hex.
Twitch's Overwatch, Hearthstone streams can now be filtered by hero, mode
I've got the beast in my sight.
Battle.net renamed Blizzard Battle.net
Bigger name change rejected, new logo erected.
Hearthstone: Best Frozen Throne decks and Mission guide
The latest meta deck guides and tips for beating each Mission.
Hearthstone streamer exposes clan of snipers who repeatedly targeted him
One shot, one kill.
Here's a brand new card from Hearthstone's next expansion
It'sssss good.
Hearthstone's next expansion turns heroes into Death Knights
I've got chills, they're +9 damage.
Hearthstone's next expansion will make acquiring new cards a lot easier
Say hello to more Legendary cards and fewer duplicates.
Here's a big new dinosaur card from Hearthstone's next expansion
Raptorus applause.
Hearthstone fans aren't happy with UK price rises
Two-pack purchase doubles in cost.
Hearthstone's next expansion Journey to Un'Goro detailed
Quest cards! Adapt power! Dinosaurs! More!
Hearthstone will add three 130-card expansions next year, no adventures
And some old favourites are retiring on top of the usual rotation.
Metabomb is hiring a Staff Writer!
The world could always use more heroes.
Hearthstone fans unearth dinosaur-themed expansion
Clever girl.
Hearthstone bug is manifesting way too many duplicate cards
UPDATE: Hotfix released, affected players to receive free card packs as compensation.
Chris Metzen on why he needed to leave Blizzard
"I started having panic attacks left and right."
Hearthstone's next expansion, Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, revealed
Due in early December.
Blizzcon 2016 live report
Imagine if they don't actually reveal Sombra.
What we expect from Blizzcon 2016
Sombra? Hearthstone expansion? More?
Blizzard bans Hearthstone card from arena mode following player outcry
And it hasn't even been released yet.
There's a Beauty and the Beast-themed card in the new Hearthstone expansion
Tale as old as time.
Hearthstone's next expansion invites you for One Night in Karazhan
Medivh, set, go.
Looks like the next Hearthstone adventure is set in WOW's Karazhan
Medivh or not, here we go.
Warcraft most successful game-film, Duncan Jones up for a sequel
Can't wait for Durotan leg.
Warcraft movie trumps Star Wars: Force Awakens in China
May prove Gul'dan after all.
Blizzard, Twitch plan to act on abuse in livestream chat
After Hearthstone tournament marred by racist comments.
Activision details just how well Destiny, Call of Duty, Hearthstone are doing
Average Destiny playtime now 100+ hours, across almost 30m users.
Blizzard fixes Hearthstone glitch that gave your hero Taunt
Watch how it worked.
FeatureHearthstone's Whispers of the Old Gods rewrites the game with a single card
Ten out of tentacles.
Blizzard games hit by DDoS attack, Lizard Squad claims responsibility
Things seem to be working fine now.
FeatureWhy Hearthstone's Wild mode won't be a graveyard for excess
Don't fear the creeper.
Hearthstone Whispers of the Old Gods expansion adds 134 new cards
Old Gods, new tricks.
Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods leaked by a painting on a wall
Mistakes were made.
Why Blizzard gives new Hearthstone players bad cards
"Really bad."
FeatureDiscovering Hearthstone's League of Explorers
Fortune and glory.
Hearthstone adds a cheeky nod to its infamous Grim Patron card
As League of Explorers adventure goes on sale early.
Surprise! Hearthstone's new League of Explorers adventure is out next week
That belongs in a museum.
BlizzCon 2015 live report
Overwatch on console! New Hearthstone Adventure! Warcraft movie trailer debut! No Diablo. Sad face.
Hearthstone adds co-op battle option
But just for this week's Tavern Brawl.
FeatureHow a single tweak takes down Hearthstone's most powerful deck
Grim times ahead for Hearthstone's weary Warriors.
FeatureMind games: The battle of wits that unites snooker and Hearthstone
The agony and the ecstasy.
FeatureIs it too late to start playing Hearthstone?
Busy night... but there's always room for another!
Hearthstone 99/1 to be a part of the Winter Olympics 2030
Big business bets on eSports.
Hearthstone: The Grand Tournament expansion release date
UPDATE: Launches 6pm today.
FeatureHearthstone at Gamescom: a fireside chat with Blizzard
On adding new deck slots and in-game tournaments, helping new players, and why nine Heroes is enough.
Blizzard announces new Reveal mechanic for Hearthstone
New tiered Ranked Play rewards are on their way too.
Hearthstone's next expansion is all about the Hero Power
UPDATE: UK pricing announced, costs more on iPhone/iPad.
The Hearthstone hand that stops your opponent from playing a turn
Ha, this guy's toast.
Warcraft movie footage leaks from Comic-Con
Director says it's nearly finished, and talks about a trilogy.
Soar over Azeroth in the Warcraft movie's interactive VR trailer
See all 360 degrees of Stormwind from aboard a gryphon.
Hearthstone's new Tavern Brawl mode messes with the rules
Limited-time events with special decks or modifiers.
New Heroes coming to Hearthstone
UPDATE: Blizzard reveals pricing details of the new cosmetic content.
Blizzard gives European Hearthstone players free cards
"Sorry that happened..."
Hearthstone and Diablo make up for World of Warcraft subscriber slide
Blizzard respecs for the future.
Destiny and Hearthstone have made nearly $1bn in revenue
Blizzard had its most popular Q1 ever.
Hearthstone passes 30m player milestone
This is our town scrub!
Hearthstone is now on iPhone and Android phones
So long, free time.
The best PC games
Old and new, this is our pick of the PC games you should play today.
Watch Hearthstone's resident record breaker smash two new challenges at once
"I am an expert of useless challenges in Hearthstone."
Hearthstone expansion Blackrock Mountain out next week
Three new cards revealed.
Watch Hearthstone's longest ever turn clock in at over 40 hours
UPDATE: Finished! Watch the moment it ended.
Hearthstone's smartphone versions will feature cross-platform play
"It's all one big ecosystem."
Blizzard happy with Hearthstone's explosive Dr. Boom
And aggro Hunter deck looks safe, too.
Dragons and Dark Iron dwarves hit Hearthstone with the Blackrock Mountain Adventure
UPDATE: First five cards revealed.
Shadow of Mordor does simply win GDC 2015 Game of the Year
Should think a sequel is very likely.
Hearthstone pre-release patch hints at Molten Core expansion
By fire be purged!
Introducing MetaBomb - our experimental new games portal
Dedicated games coverage kicks off with Hearthstone.
Prestigious AIAS Game of the Year award goes to Dragon Age: Inquisition
But Shadow of Mordor the star of the night.
Destiny has more than 16 million registered users
And Hearthstone has more than 25 million.
Blizzard nerfs Hearthstone's most overpowered card
Can you dig it?
Hearthstone: Goblins vs Gnomes review
Wanton mechanics.
Hearthstone's Goblins vs Gnomes expansion release date confirmed
Brings 120 new cards next week.
FeatureGames of 2014: Hearthstone
The box of delights.
Blizzard reveals Rogue-only Goblin Auto-Barber Hearthstone card
New Goblins vs Gnomes expansion card announced.
Hearthstone's Goblins vs Gnomes cards teased
Spectator mode also confirmed for the smash-hit collectible card game.
Goblins vs Gnomes expansion revealed for Hearthstone
120 new cards to be added to the game next month.
BlizzCon 2014 opening ceremony
And that's a wrap!
Hearthstone bot maker forced out of business
Blizzard takes further steps to clean up its games.
Blizzard botting ban strikes thousands of Hearthstone accounts
You will fight with honour.
Hearthstone is coming to Android tablets before end of year
Smartphone versions in 2015.
Unity reportedly up for sale
UPDATE: Unity says no.
Hearthstone's Naxxramas board added to competitive play
Click click click click click.
Hearthstone's next expansion will add over 100 cards
Blizzard hopes to eventually add more single-player content and game modes.
Only 0.5% of Hearthstone players reach Legend rank
"You're better than you think!"
Hearthstone has been downloaded by 20 million players
"We're going to need a bigger tavern!"
Blizzard to nerf two popular Hearthstone cards
Leeroy Jenkins and Starving Buzzard face changes.
Hearthstone: The Curse of Naxxramas review
Things can only get meta.
FeaturePlaying Hearthstone to lose
I will crush me!
Twitch clamps down on unlicensed music ahead of rumoured $1bn Google buyout
Mutes own Twitch Weekly video.
Hearthstone Naxxramas bug causes some users to be charged twice
"We apologise for the inconvenience."
Hearthstone: Naxxramas strategy guide and walkthrough
UPDATE: How to beat both bosses in the Frostwyrm Lair.
Watch and absorb the entire lore of Warcraft
Ever wondered who that Hearthstone character is?
FeatureDeathrattle and roll: Early impressions of Hearthstone's Curse of Naxxramas
Getting in the mood.
Hearthstone's Naxxramas cards revealed, bosses detailed
New cardbacks, card changes too.
Hearthstone's Curse of Naxxramas expansion release date confirmed
UPDATE: Second wing now available to download.
Hearthstone's Curse of Naxxramas single-player pricing detailed
Buy everything for as little as £13.99 or 2800 gold.
eSports organisation IeSF makes male-only tournaments open to all
It was all about trying to get eSports into the Olympics.
eSports organisation under fire for male and female-only tournaments
"Chess is also divided into male / female leagues..."
Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas expansion out in July
UPDATE: Pricing announcement delayed, but July release still on target.
FeatureWhat's it like going to a Hearthstone Fireside Gathering?
We went outside long enough to find out.
Hearthstone Naxxramas expansion shown off in leaked images
New cards, powers and WOW bosses spotted.
DreamHack's Hearthstone tournament winner accused of cheating
But opponent speaks out in support of co-player.
Hearthstone beginner's guide and the best basic decks
Essential starting advice and the best decks that won't cost you a penny to play.
Call of Duty: Ghosts the best-selling PS4 and Xbox One game
WOW subscribers slide again, but Hearthstone and Diablo 3 do the business for Blizzard.
Hearthstone beta "validated" free-to-play approach, Blizzard says
The best deal anywhere.
The internet hivemind can now collaborate to play Hearthstone
Twitch Plays Pokémon-style.
Blizzard not working on Hearthstone for consoles
Android takes priority. Spectator mode being designed at the moment.
FeatureHearthstone Curse of Naxxramas: where death is a power-up
What the 30 new cards will mean for Blizzard's card strategy game.
FeatureLast night I trumped Trump at Hearthstone
And it was the greatest gaming moment of my life.
BlizzCon returns this November
Will host Hearthstone World Championships.
Don't be surprised that just 2.2% of F2P players spend money
Lower than you thought?
Hearthstone is now available worldwide on iPad
All your cards and progress are cross-platform compatible.
Hearthstone single-player adventure mode Curse of Naxxramas announced
30 new cards! Nine class challenges! One new game board!
Is Overwatch Blizzard's new small-team game?
"Small and nimble" development inspired by Hearthstone.
Hearthstone soft-launches on iPad - out in the UK soon
Has 10m registered accounts.
EGXHearthstone tournament taking place at EGX Rezzed
Show tickets still available for Friday and Sunday and on sale on the door.
Hearthstone leaves beta and launches proper on PC and Mac
iPad support coming soon.
Blizzard tweaks Heathstone cards, ranked mode ahead of full release
I'm ready. I'm not ready.
FeatureA fireside chat on Hearthstone's past, present and future
Blizzard opens up its hand on the CCG phenomenon.
FeatureThe Hearthstone you didn't get
Looking back at the way Blizzard changed card values during the closed beta.
Update on first Hearthstone Adventure and expansion
Plus, new paid-for game boards and alternative heroes.
Blizzard sues its first Hearthstone copycat
Another copyright saga.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft enters open beta
UPDATE: The gates are open in Europe, too.
Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street swaps WOW for LOL
He's having a Riot.
Blizzard nerfs Pyroblast and tweaks nine other Hearthstone cards
UPDATE: New patch out now, containing "last big set of balance changes" before open beta.
Kids' Battle.net accounts changed to default "no buy" state
So parents have more control.
Hearthstone open beta delayed
The gates aren't open.
Blizzard nerfs Mage in latest Hearthstone patch
"We understand that the Freeze mechanic can be frustrating to play against."
Hearthstone patch tweaks cards, ranked play, adds gold cap
Now you start at rank Angry Chicken.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft beta review
Game of the rest of the year?
We've got another 2500 Hearthstone keys to give away
The gates are open.
Who's in the Warcraft film?
Gul'daniel Craig?
Hearthstone survey hints at potential new features
Raids! More emotes! New battle boards!
FeatureWings of desire: My favourite Hearthstone card
And why I'm never going to use it again.
FeatureHearthstone: Blizzard's secret weapon
What's in the cards for Warcraft's new cousin, and the future it predicts?
Blizzard announces iPhone and Android versions of Hearthstone
PC open beta to launch December 2013 or January 2014.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft beta key giveaway
UPDATE: The competition is now closed! Winners to be notified directly.
FeatureJob done! A weekend with the Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft beta
After the MMO comes the F2P CCG.
$175 BlizzCon 2013 tickets on sale in two batches later this month
$500 charity dinner tickets up for grabs, too.
FeatureHearthstone - the collectible card game that could convert you
Blizzard's Warcraft-themed Magic rival is no Lost Vikings, but it might be the next best thing.
Blizzard announces Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft
F2P collectible card game set in the Warcraft universe.