7:21 am, April 6, 2018
If only we had TIME! With a little breathing room, Mira Han could get the Core up and running and give us enough juice to activate the Psi Disruptor, wiping out the Omegaswarm and saving us all from c [..]
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7:21 pm, March 27, 2018
Fenix joins the Nexus with our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch, and we’re celebrating StarCraft’s 20th anniversary with new rewards, bundles, portraits, and more!
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7:21 pm, March 27, 2018
If only we had TIME! With a little breathing room, Mira Han could get the Core up and running and give us enough juice to activate the Psi Disruptor, wiping out the Omegaswarm and saving us all from c [..]
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6:21 pm, March 19, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until March 26. As always, if you encounter any bugs during your PTR play sessions, please s [..]
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6:21 pm, March 6, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch is now available for play, featuring Hero updates for Sonya and Medivh, new Enforcer skins, and more!
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6:21 pm, February 26, 2018
Our next patch is coming to the Heroes of the Storm during the week of March 6. With it, we’re implementing gameplay updates for Medivh and Sonya, and bringing the Nexus to order with new [..]
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6:21 pm, February 26, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until March 5. As always, if you encounter any bugs or other issues during your PTR play s [..]
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6:21 pm, February 6, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch featuring Maiev, Voice Chat, and balance updates is now available for play.
NOTE: Orange text indicates a difference between the PTR and Live patch notes.
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6:21 pm, January 29, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until February 5. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out the new [..]
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6:21 am, January 17, 2018
Every week, we place a number of Heroes on sale and swap a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in-game to pick up anything that [..]
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6:21 am, December 6, 2017
Every week, we place a number of Heroes on sale and swap a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in-game to pick up anything that [..]
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6:21 pm, November 30, 2017
Things are looking even worse, soldier. You’re stranded on Braxis and the UED is still overrun. The Omegaswarm has surrounded you on all sides, and your only shot at survival is to press thr [..]
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6:21 pm, November 27, 2017
Things aren’t looking great, soldier. You’re stranded on Braxis and the UED is overrun. The Omegaswarm has surrounded you on all sides, and your only shot at survival is to press t [..]
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6:21 pm, November 23, 2017
Things aren’t looking great, soldier. You’re stranded on Braxis and the UED is overrun. The Omegaswarm has surrounded you on all sides, and your only shot at survival is to press t [..]
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6:21 pm, November 14, 2017
The latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings our newest Support Hero, Alexstrasza, and the Dragons of the Nexus event quest to the Nexus, as well as a rework for Li Li, new cosmetic items, and [..]
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6:21 pm, November 6, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — November 6, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until November 13. During this t [..]
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6:21 pm, November 1, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes alongside a few bug fixes.
Design
Stealth
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7:21 pm, September 26, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero, balance changes, and more to the Nexus!
Note: * Orange Text and an Asterisk indicate a change or addition between PTR and live patch [..]
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7:21 pm, September 18, 2017
This patch also includes changes that will be released to live servers later this week. You can find those notes here.
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes —September 18, 2017
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7:21 pm, September 13, 2017
AI is an important part of Heroes of the Storm. A significant number of games are played versus AI, and PvP games also have AI-controlled Heroes when players are disconnected. Those ever-helpful, ever [..]
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7:21 pm, September 5, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero, balance changes, and more to the Nexus!
Jump to Section:
General
New Hero
Art
User Interface
Battlegrounds
Heroes
Collection
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7:21 pm, August 28, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — August 28, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until September 4. During [..]
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7:21 pm, August 7, 2017
Hail to you, Champion! This ongoing Core Concepts series is offered as both a guide for new players and an overview for more experienced players looking to brush up on their fundamentals. This time, w [..]
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7:21 pm, June 29, 2017
Inspired by the release of the official Heroes of the Storm soundtrack, we started compiling unofficial playlists for each role in the game, starting with the game’s mighty Warriors; we move [..]
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7:21 pm, June 19, 2017
Greetings, friends! In the previous issue of Core Concepts which was focused on Team Leveling, we offered specific information about how XP in the Nexus works, and focused on the overall flow of the [..]
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7:21 pm, June 13, 2017
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — June 13, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero and a host of balance changes to the Nexus!
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General
New [..]
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7:21 pm, June 5, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — June 5, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until June 12. During this ti [..]
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7:21 pm, May 16, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero and a host of balance changes to the Nexus!
NOTE: Orange text indicates a change between the PTR and live patch notes.
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7:21 pm, May 10, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes and a few bug fixes.
Heroes
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Warrior
Cassia
Varian
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7:21 pm, May 8, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — May 8, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until May 15. During this time [..]
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7:21 am, April 26, 2017
We’re introducing Weekly Collection Updates to the Nexus with the arrival of Heroes of the Storm 2.0. Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap a fre [..]
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6:21 pm, March 14, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that brings a new Hero, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
Jump to Section:
General
New Hero
Art
Shop
User Interface
Design
Heroe [..]
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6:21 am, March 7, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm a new Hero, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
Jump to Section:
General
New Hero
Art
Shop
User Interface
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Heroes
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6:21 pm, January 6, 2017
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes and balance changes.
Heroes
Assassin
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Ragnaros
Varian
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6:21 pm, January 4, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, a new Custom Games draft mode, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
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6:21 am, November 23, 2016
Black Friday has arrived in the Nexus, and you can save big on new bundles, legendary skins, and even the 360 Day Stimpack, which is making a return this year for a limited time. Our 2016 Black Friday [..]
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6:21 am, November 23, 2016
Prepare for the holidays with an entire week of savings on digital downloads of select Blizzard products, including deals from 33–87% off. From now through November 28, 2016, you can save bi [..]
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7:21 pm, October 18, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — October 18, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new game mode, a new hero, UI improvements, and more to the Nexus! Ch [..]
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7:21 pm, October 10, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until October 17. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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7:21 pm, September 13, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Event, Battleground, and Hero to the Nexus, as well as UI improvements, balance changes, and more! Check out today’s [..]
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7:21 pm, September 1, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for the Public Test Realm in order to apply a few balance changes and bug fixes, in addition to the changes found in our most recent PTR patch. Check out the [..]
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7:21 pm, September 1, 2016
Lunaras and Tracers and Butchers, oh my! Korea stepped up to the plate this week, and swung for the fences with both new and recently updated Heroes. Auriel made her competitive circuit debut, and we [..]
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7:21 am, August 30, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until September 12. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 am, August 3, 2016
A new week has begun in the Nexus, which means it’s time for a brand new Weekly Sale! Check out the items we’ve placed on sale for this week, and then head to the Heroes in-game S [..]
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7:21 pm, July 20, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes. Check out today's patch notes below.
Bug Fixes
General
Fixed an issue that could cause the ga [..]
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7:21 pm, July 12, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, User Interface improvements, and many balance changes to the game. Check out today’s patch notes below!
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7:21 pm, July 11, 2016
Students in many countries around the world are officially on a lengthy break from their studies until classes resume in the Fall. We’d like to spread a bit of that “Summer Vacati [..]
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7:21 pm, July 5, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until July 11. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2016
With one DreamHack event concluded and another about to begin, this past week has been filled with anticipation and achievements. The top eight teams in North America competed for the region&rsquo [..]
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7:21 pm, March 29, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, a new Battleground, User Interface improvements, and many balance changes to the game. Check out the patch notes below. [..]
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6:21 am, March 23, 2016
A new week has begun in the Nexus, which means it’s time for a brand new Weekly Sale! Check out the items we’ve placed on sale for this week, and then head to the Heroes in-game Sh [..]
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6:21 pm, March 21, 2016
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until March 29. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying [..]
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6:21 pm, February 2, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm! Today’s update marks the beginning of our Lunar Festival 2016 event, which brings new special event quests, rewards, an [..]
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6:21 am, January 27, 2016
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until February 1. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in tr [..]
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6:21 pm, December 15, 2015
Winter Veil has begun in the Nexus, and we’ve just released a brand new patch for Heroes of the Storm! Today’s update brings a new hero, revamped chat channels, and a host of h [..]
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7:21 pm, October 6, 2015
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, art and user interface updates, balance changes, and much more to the game. Maintenance is ongoing, but [..]
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7:21 am, September 26, 2015
UPDATE: Due to unexpected issues encountered while launching the PTR, we have chosen to delay this release. Our new estimated release date is Monday, September 28 PDT.
Our next major Heroes of th [..]
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7:21 am, September 9, 2015
"Misha, to my side!"
- Rexxar, Champion of the Horde
Rexxar, the Champion of the Horde, is a half-ogre, half-orc beastmaster of the Mok’Nathal clan, and is the first range [..]
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7:21 am, August 26, 2015
This past weekend’s North American August Open was the last chance for two teams to keep their BlizzCon hopes alive by qualifying for the Americas Regional Championship. Only five teams fro [..]
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7:21 pm, August 18, 2015
A new week has begun in the Nexus, which means it’s time for a brand new Weekly Sale! Check out the items we’ve placed on sale for this week, and then head to the Heroes in-game Sh [..]
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7:21 pm, August 18, 2015
The Eternal Conflict between the Burning ***** and the High Heavens continues in the Nexus, and we've just unleashed our latest Heroes of the Storm patch! Today's update includes a brand new Hero, [..]
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7:21 pm, August 18, 2015
"Feel the wrath of Ytar!"
- Kharazim, Monk of Ivgorod
In the monasteries of Ivgorod, there are champions whose skill knows no equal, who hone their bodies and minds to perfection: T [..]
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7:21 am, August 11, 2015
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting for the next seven days. During this time, we kindly request your assistanc [..]
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7:21 am, July 22, 2015
Two qualifying spots at the Americas Regional Championship were up for grabs at the North American July Open and the teams were ready to battle it out to show their worth. Tempo Storm had already sec [..]
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7:21 am, July 22, 2015
Update – July 21, 2015: We’ve just released an update for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, Skin, and Bundle to the Nexus. Check out the New Heroes and Shop sections b [..]
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7:21 am, July 22, 2015
"You will never defeat me!"
- Leoric, The Skeleton King
Once the good and noble king of Khanduras, Diablo’s influence slowly turned Leoric to madness before he was slain b [..]
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7:21 pm, July 3, 2015
In late 2014, the nascent Heroes of the Storm community had an opportunity to finally see their game played on a stage with its first major offline event. With BlizzCon coming up, Blizzard showcased [..]
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7:21 am, July 1, 2015
"Ahh. . . Fresh Meat!"
- The Butcher, Flesh Carver
Born of the Burning *****, and stitched together from other demons, The Butcher is a sadistic creature that delights in the tortur [..]
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7:21 pm, June 30, 2015
The struggle between the High Heavens and the Burning ***** has erupted out of the realm of Sanctuary, and the Eternal Conflict has begun in the Nexus! Angels and Demons now battle for dominance in th [..]
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7:21 am, June 24, 2015
The PTR has arrived!
We’ve enabled the Public Test Realm for the next seven days so that we can ensure the stability of our next Heroes of the Storm patch, as well as offer you a chance to [..]
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7:21 am, June 20, 2015
Business as Usual
Last weekend, we began our journey on the Road to BlizzCon with the first rounds of the June North American Open, a single-elimination bracket that saw 90 teams battle it out un [..]
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7:21 am, June 3, 2015
"Cower before Zakarum!"
- Johanna, Crusader of Zakarum
There have been many women who have borne the name Johanna in service of the crusade, and each has given her life to purify [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let y [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2015
"I don’t suffer setbacks. I revel in them."
- Kael’thas Sunstrider, The Sun King
Like all Blood Elves, Prince Kael’thas was transformed by the fall o [..]
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7:21 pm, April 7, 2015
Teams from universities across North America have been battling for position in our Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament, and just 64 competitors remain as the field continues to narrow. Watch our [..]
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6:21 pm, March 24, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let y [..]
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6:21 pm, March 24, 2015
"Those who do not stand with the Forsaken stand against them. And those who stand against the Forsaken will not stand long."
- Sylvanas Windrunner, The Banshee Queen
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6:21 am, March 24, 2015
A new week has begun in the Nexus, which means it’s time for a brand new Weekly Sale! Check out the items we’ve placed on sale for this week, and then head to the Heroes in-game Sh [..]
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6:21 am, February 13, 2015
It’s time for another Developer Insights, where we bring you the inside scoop on heroes and their transition to the Nexus. This time, Game Designer John Hodgson sits down to chat about The [..]
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6:21 pm, February 10, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let [..]
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6:21 pm, February 10, 2015
"Vikings, assemble!"
- Baleog the Fierce, The Lost Vikings, Triple Trouble
The Lost Vikings are back! While they briefly considered retirement after defeating the emperor Tomator, [..]
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6:21 pm, February 5, 2015
For those champions from Azeroth, It's not hard to find a cute bird named "Pepe" singing in your garrison all of the time. But have you ever imagined this little buddy flying into the wor [..]
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6:21 am, January 24, 2015
Most people have heard the term “a level playing field.” It means that the state of affairs is balanced, and is very applicable to sports that count on literal level playing field [..]
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6:21 am, January 17, 2015
It’s time for another Developer Insights. Today, we’re taking a detour from the heroes themselves and chatting about the newest addition to the Nexus, Sky Temple. Senior Technical [..]
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6:21 am, January 15, 2015
It’s time for another Developer Insights, where we bring you the inside scoop on heroes and their transition to the Nexus. This time, Game Designer Kent-Erik Hagman sits down to chat about [..]
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6:21 pm, January 13, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to kick off our Closed Beta testing phase, and bring you a brand new patch! Maintenance is ongo [..]
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6:21 pm, January 13, 2015
"For Doomhammer!"
- Thrall, Warchief of the Horde
As a child, Thrall served the cruel Aedelas Blackmoore as a slave. After gaining his freedom, he guided the liberated orcs to a l [..]
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6:21 am, December 4, 2014
It’s time for another Developer Insights, where we bring you the inside scoop on heroes and their transition to the Nexus. This time, Game Designer Kent-Erik Hagman sits down to chat about [..]
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6:21 am, December 3, 2014
"I hate resorting to violence!"
- Jaina Proudmoore, Archmage
Jaina Proudmoore is an accomplished wizard, and the current leader of the wizards of the Kirin Tor. Once the apprentic [..]
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6:21 pm, December 2, 2014
We've brought the Heroes of the Storm service down for a period of extended maintenance today in order to release a brand new patch for the Technical Alpha. Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; w [..]
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6:21 am, November 20, 2014
Greetings, fellow brawlers! My name is John Hodgson, one of the designers on Heroes of the Storm. I’ve been here before during the Chen and Azmodan developer insight blogs. I’m sta [..]
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7:21 pm, October 15, 2014
It’s time for another Developer Insights to get the inside scoop about heroes and their abilities. This time, Game Designer John Hodgson sits down to chat about the Lord of Sin, Azmodan.
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7:21 pm, October 14, 2014
"Drown in the tide of sin!"
- Azmodan, Lord of Sin
The Lord of Sin rules over a densely populated land of hell where both the greatest joys and despair, and the deepest depravitie [..]
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7:21 am, October 8, 2014
We'll be inviting a few Heroes of the Storm community members to party up with us in-game, and celebrate the return of the Technical Alpha after the conclusion of The Calm before the Storm. Join us o [..]
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7:21 pm, October 7, 2014
Update (Tuesday, Oct. 07):
The Calm Before the Storm has passed and the Heroes of the Storm Technical Alpha is now back online with a brand new patch. Head here for complete patch notes.
If you&am [..]
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7:21 pm, October 7, 2014
A little over a week ago, we brought Heroes of the Storm offline in order to prepare for the final phase of Technical Alpha testing. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that the Calm Bef [..]
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7:21 pm, October 7, 2014
After more than a week of extended maintenance, the Heroes of the Storm Technical Alpha is back online for North America, Latin America, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. We anticipate tha [..]
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7:21 am, October 4, 2014
Whether you seek revenge upon the Lich King or crave to do battle as the terrifying Lord of Sin, we’ve got a sneak peek that’s designed to satisfy! In the video below, you can enj [..]
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7:21 pm, September 29, 2014
Update (Monday, Sept. 29):
Heroes of the Storm is now offline for approximately one week as we prepare to enter the final phase of Technical Alpha testing, and perform our final planned acccount wi [..]
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7:21 pm, September 24, 2014
If you’re currently in the Technical Alpha, we hope you’re enjoying a week where all Heroes are available in our free rotation. If you’re not yet part of testing, we h [..]
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