It’s the Year of the Raptor for Hearthstone with Plenty of New Stuff Coming Up!

Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor—arriving in 2025—promises a year brimming with surprises, innovative gameplay, and exciting new features. Get ready for the usual triple treat of expansions, Mini-Sets, and Battlegrounds seasons. The overwhelmingly positive reception to the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set has clearly fueled Blizzard's enthusiasm, leading to a detailed roadmap outlining the year's planned content.

What Awaits Us in the Year of the Raptor?

One of the most significant updates is the long-awaited Arena overhaul. In development since last year, this refresh aims to revitalize the Arena experience for both veteran and new players.

Cosmetics are also getting a major boost. Expect new Mythic skins and Signature cards, along with a brand-new addition: Pets! These adorable companions will integrate into a new cosmetic acquisition system, details of which will be revealed soon.

The Year of the Raptor officially begins with the launch of the first expansion, Into the Emerald Dream. Card reveals start next week, but the in-game celebration has already begun! Complete the Event Track to earn rewards such as The Great Dark Beyond Epic cards, packs from the new expansion, and a Raptor Herald card.

And don't miss this exciting cinematic trailer from Blizzard:

What Else is on the Horizon?

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.

Finally, the Core Set is also receiving a refresh. Classic cards will return with subtle adjustments, and new cards will be added to the mix. With so much exciting content on the way, now might be the perfect time to jump back into Hearthstone! Download it from the Google Play Store if you haven't already.

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