7:21 am, March 28, 2018
The Heroes of the Storm team is bringing some exciting things to show fans at PAX East, but you're invited to watch it from home too on PAX's own Twitch channel!
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6:21 pm, January 9, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived along with Blaze, Veteran Firebat.
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6:21 am, December 6, 2017
As mentioned in the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony and during our “What’s Next” panel, we will soon be introducing an array of significant changes for Heroes of the Storm [..]
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6:21 am, November 28, 2017
Over the last several months we’ve seen double Support team compositions become more and more prevalent in all levels of play, including esports. While we think this is an okay strategy to s [..]
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6:21 pm, November 27, 2017
As part of our 2018 Gameplay Updates, we’re making significant changes to how Stealth works in Heroes of the Storm. We’ve outlined those changes below, along with some reasoning an [..]
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7:21 am, October 27, 2017
It’s almost time for BlizzCon, which means this year’s Community Night—featuring the Costume, Talent, Art, and Movie contests—is fast approaching. This year, we [..]
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7:21 am, October 24, 2017
We’re excited to introduce an array of new social features designed to give Blizzard players even more ways to stay connected inside our games and out—all available starting today [..]
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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 am, May 4, 2017
Heroes of the Storm is the MOBA that continues to defy conventions and expectations. In the Nexus, fast-paced battles are waged across various battlegrounds, each with their own unique objectives to [..]
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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 pm, November 15, 2016
"Stormwind honors those who serve!”
- Varian, High King of the Alliance
Few would have expected that the gladiator known only as Lo’Gosh was in truth the missing rul [..]
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7:21 pm, July 25, 2016
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Blizzard Entertainment; and what better way to celebrate this epic milestone, than by casting one of the company’s most iconic charact [..]
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7:21 am, July 20, 2016
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Blizzard Entertainment; and what better way to celebrate this epic milestone, than by casting one of the company’s most iconic charact [..]
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7:21 pm, May 17, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, User Interface improvements, balance changes, and much more to the game. Check out the patch notes below.
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7:21 am, May 10, 2016
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until May 16. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying [..]
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6:21 pm, March 1, 2016
"Those who disturb the Balance shall be unmade."
- Xul, The Cryptic Necromancer
Buried deep in the Jungles of Eastern Kehjistan, the enigmatic Priests of Rathma dedicate themselves to [..]
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6:21 pm, February 10, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that applies a few Hero and Talent balance changes, and fixes a few bugs. Check out the patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, October 6, 2015
Hierarch of the Protoss, Artanis, is about to join the Nexus – and it’s not a Protoss Nexus we’re talking about here… it’s Heroes of the Storm.
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7:21 am, September 11, 2015
Want to cosplay in style for BlizzCon or your other favorite conventions? We’ve got some handy Blizzard Hero reference kits for new or experienced cosplayers looking to make a splash at the [..]
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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 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 pm, August 5, 2015
The action is underway at gamescom 2015, and we’ve got all the latest news from the Nexus. Today, we announced three new Heroes and an exciting new Battleground—so let’s [..]
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7:21 pm, July 28, 2015
Heroes of the Storm is the most fun when played with friends, so here’s a great opportunity to get your buddies in on the action.
All new players who log in to the Americas region of Heroe [..]
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7:21 am, July 16, 2015
As the days drew closer to the launch of Heroes of the Storm, talented artists from this side of Azeroth, the Koprulu Sector, Sanctuary, and beyond took up the tools of their trades to defend and c [..]
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7:21 pm, July 8, 2015
Over the last two months, talented artists from this side of Azeroth, the Koprulu Sector, Sanctuary, and beyond have taken up their styluses to defend the Nexus and celebrate the launch of Heroes o [..]
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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 pm, June 23, 2015
With this episode of Developer Insights, game designer Matthew Cooper is here to chat about a few of the changes you’ll be seeing to balance and hero functionality in the near-future. Let& [..]
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7:21 am, June 18, 2015
Last month, Blizzard Entertainment and DeviantArt joined forces to announce a truly epic fan art contest with over $13,000 worth of prizes and an original sketch from Sam Didier up for grabs. Over th [..]
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7:21 am, May 20, 2015
Sharpen your favorite weapons and prepare to fight, because now you and all of your friends can join the fight for the Nexus! To celebrate the upcoming launch of Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard Enterta [..]
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7:21 pm, May 5, 2015
With this episode of Developer Insights, game designer Matthew Cooper is here to chat about a few of the changes you’ll be seeing to balance and hero functionality in the near-future. Let& [..]
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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 pm, March 6, 2015
Our Blizzard Preview: Hearthstone, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm Panel and Livestream at PAX East 2015 has just concluded. In case you missed it, we're excited to share some of the latest Heroes [..]
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6:21 am, February 21, 2015
Last article, I talked about imbalances – the special strengths and critical weaknesses of Heroes that serve the game in some important ways. However, the differences between Heroes can lea [..]
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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 am, January 27, 2015
Are you eager to join the fray and test your mettle in the forge of eternal combat? Well, Closed Beta has begun, and we wanted to take a moment to offer you new ways to join in on the mayhem in the N [..]
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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 21, 2015
Are you eager to join the fray and test your mettle in the forge of eternal combat? Well, Closed Beta has begun, and we wanted to take a moment to remind you how you can opt-in for a chance to join u [..]
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6:21 am, January 21, 2015
"You are not prepared."
–Illidan Stormrage, The Betrayer
The battle between your favorite Blizzard characters is getting intense . . . and you can join the fray right now [..]
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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, January 13, 2015
There are two basic kinds of design flow, which many designers call “top-down” and “bottom-up” design. The terms mean roughly different things between designer [..]
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6:21 pm, January 12, 2015
Are you eager to join the fray and test your mettle in the forge of eternal combat? Well, Closed Beta is just around the corner, on January 13, 2015, and we wanted to take a moment to remind you how [..]
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6:21 pm, December 12, 2014
The Heroes in Heroes of the Storm are an eclectic assortment of personalities who hail from very diverse locations across Blizzard's many universes. In this week's Community Showcase, we're spotlight [..]
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6:21 am, December 9, 2014
A couple of weeks ago, I kicked off this blog by emphasizing the importance of matching Hero design with the fantasy behind our characters in Heroes of the Storm. By “fantasy,” we [..]
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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, November 24, 2014
You won’t have to worry about building a snowman this holiday season, because Winter Veil Jaina has got you covered!
We have a variety of new and exciting skins in development, as well as a [..]
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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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6:21 am, November 4, 2014
It’s almost show time! BlizzCon 2014 begins this Friday, November 7, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The sold-out event features developer discussion panels, top-tier tournament competitio [..]
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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 pm, October 10, 2014
Every able-bodied hero knows they shouldn't go adventuring on an empty stomach. But while the Nexus contains exotic sights and fearsome foes, there haven't really been any meals fit for a Hero's cook [..]
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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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8:29 am, September 12, 2014
We've finished deploying the 64-bit version of the Heroes client, and you should now be able to launch it using the instructions below.
We've brought the Heroes of the Storm service down for a [..]
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8:29 am, September 12, 2014
"I bring Pandamonium!"
- Chen Stormstout, Legendary Brewmaster
To be a Brewmaster is to be an explorer, a lover of nature, and when the need arises; a powerful fighter. For years [..]
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