Hearthstone's Year of the Raptor: A 2025 Roadmap of New Content and Features
Get ready for a thrilling year in Hearthstone! 2025 promises a wave of exciting surprises, innovative gameplay, and fresh features. Expect the usual three expansions, Mini-Sets, and Battlegrounds seasons, all launching soon. The positive reception to the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set has clearly energized Blizzard, leading to an ambitious roadmap for the year.
What's New in the Year of the Raptor?
A major highlight is the long-awaited Arena revamp. In development since last year, this update promises a revitalized Arena experience for both veteran and new players.
Cosmetics are also receiving a significant upgrade. Prepare for new Mythic skins and Signature cards, alongside an entirely new cosmetic category: Pets! These adorable companions will be integrated into a new cosmetic acquisition system, though details remain under wraps for now.
The Year of the Raptor officially begins with the first expansion, Into the Emerald Dream. Card reveals start next week, but the in-game celebration is already underway. 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 Blizzard's official cinematic trailer below:
More to Come!
A dynamic, evolving game board is also launching with 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 getting a refresh. Expect the return of some classic cards (with potential adjustments) and the introduction of brand-new cards. With such an extensive lineup of updates, now might be the perfect time to return to Hearthstone! Download it from the Google Play Store if you haven't already.
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