Hearthstone Unveils Massive Changes for 2025’s Year of the Raptor

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Summary

  • Three expansions have been announced for 2025, with new cards and cosmetics like evolving game boards and Pets.
  • Esports is making a comeback with 2 Seasonal Championships and a World Championship planned.
  • Players can expect an Arena overhaul, an in-game event, and a new Core set refresh in the Year of the Raptor.

In the upcoming year, known as the “Year of the Raptor” within Hearthstone, some monumental plans have been unveiled. These include three thrilling expansion packs, innovative additions to cosmetic items such as evolving game boards and Pets, and a rejuvenation of its competitive scene through esports. The Year of the Raptor commences in Hearthstone with the debut of “Into the Emerald Dream”, which marks the introduction of the initial card set for 2025.

At the latest Warcraft Direct, Hearthstone unveiled some thrilling new details such as the StarCraft Mini-Set for The Great Dark Beyond’s Heroes, along with three expansions scheduled for 2025: Into the Emerald Dream, The Shrouded City, and The Heroes of Time. While the StarCraft Mini-Set in Hearthstone has already been launched, Blizzard hasn’t disclosed much else about what we can expect from their CCG in 2025 since then.

Currently, Hearthstone has made a significant revelation. Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled numerous details about the Year of the Raptor – the 2025 standard year for Hearthstone. This includes a captivating cinematic trailer music video that previews all three upcoming expansions. Moreover, apart from several cards being introduced and retired from the Hearthstone Core set this year, there will also be three new entries: Falric, Poison Breath (for Death Knight), and Babbling Bookcase (for Mage. These cards are expected to join the game just before those from Into the Emerald Dream, with fans getting a glimpse of them gradually during the following weeks leading up to the expansion’s launch.

Hearthstone 2025 Year of the Raptor Highlights

  • Three expansions
    • Into the Emerald Dream & Druids of the Flame Mini-Set
    • The Shrouded City & Festival of the Devilsaur Mini-Set
    • The Heroes of Time & The End of Time Mini-Set
  • New Core set refresh, including three new cards:
    • Falric (Legendary Death Knight minion)
    • Poison Breath (Rare Death Knight spell)
    • Babbling Bookcase (Rare Mage minion)
  • Evolving game board that gets different lighting, music, and elements each expansion
  • Unleash the Raptor in-game event (leading up to Into the Emerald Dream)
  • Arena revamp (first patch of Into the Emerald Dream)
  • Pets (last patch of Into the Emerald Dream)
  • Esports revitalization

In the Year of the Raptor, Hearthstone is introducing a fresh take on how boards function within the game. Although new boards have ceased to be added with each expansion pack, the Year of the Raptor marks the arrival of evolving boards. This single board is designed with inspiration from all three sets releasing in 2025 and will showcase dynamic lighting, music, and other elements that adjust for each expansion. Additionally, the enigmatic Pets collectible cosmetics are anticipated to debut in Hearthstone alongside the final update of Into the Emerald Dream, coinciding with the start of The Shrouded City card reveals.

Following a hiatus of several years, the world of Hearthstone esports is gearing up for a grand comeback. The highlight of this return will be two Seasonal Championships and the World Championship, serving as the main events throughout the competitive season. Fans should anticipate receiving details such as dates, prize pools, and additional information about Hearthstone esports in the near future.

In addition to the upcoming launch of “Into the Emerald Dream,” there are numerous enticing elements for gamers in the Year of the Raptor, such as a significant Arena overhaul in Hearthstone following the first major update after “Into the Emerald Dream” is released, the Unleash the Raptor in-game event leading up to the new Core set rotation, and Mini-Sets and events throughout all three expansions. Although the exact release date has not been determined yet, fans can anticipate learning when “Into the Emerald Dream” and the Year of the Raptor’s Core set refresh will be available when card reveal season begins the week of February 18.

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2025-02-14 03:14