7:21 pm, April 16, 2018
Grab a Tome of Town Portal, as many potions as you can carry, and prepare to explore the mysteries of the Nexus with our newest Support, Deckard Cain! Alongside his arrival in our next patch, we& [..]
View
7:21 pm, April 9, 2018
Team up with your friends and family and get ready for a journey to Southern California for BlizzCon® 2018, Blizzard’s epic celebration of games and esports and the communities that [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 19, 2018
Fenix, a new StarCraft Assassin Hero, is set to warp into Heroes of the Storm with our next patch! Alongside his arrival, we’re celebrating StarCraft’s 20th Anniversary, with new [..]
View
6:21 am, January 30, 2018
We’re about to ring in the new year with Maiev—our newest Assassin Hero—as well as the finest Lunar Festival celebration the Nexus has seen so far, and so many new cosm [..]
View
6:21 pm, December 14, 2017
Winter Veil has arrived in the Nexus, and you can now spread a little merriment of your own by gifting a few Winter Veil Loot Chests to your friends this holiday season! To kick off this year&rsqu [..]
View
6:21 am, December 13, 2017
Our new Foundation Bundle just arrived in the Nexus, and it contains eight iconic Heroes for 2,000 Gems—a 55% discount! This bundle offers the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your collectio [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 26, 2017
Whether you’re heading to Anaheim for BlizzCon 2017 or joining us with the Virtual Ticket, be sure to download the FREE BlizzCon Mobile app, available now for Android and iOS devices.
Bli [..]
View
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 [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 17, 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 pat [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 11, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes alongside a few bug fixes.
Heroes
Assassin
Specialist
Support
Warrior
Genji
Abathur
Ana
[..]
View
7:21 pm, October 9, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until October 16. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
View
7:21 am, September 27, 2017
If you've ever wanted to see what games your friends are playing while you’re headed home on the bus, or quickly add a new friend you've met out on the town, now you can with the Blizzard Ba [..]
View
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 [..]
View
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
Our next Heroes of t [..]
View
7:21 pm, September 5, 2017
“Minions, servants, soldiers of the cold dark… obey the call of Kel’Thuzad!”
- Kel'Thuzad, Archlich of Naxxramas
In the time before the Third War of Azer [..]
View
7:21 am, August 15, 2017
When we announced that we’d be transitioning away from the Battle.net name for our online-gaming service, we suspected that the shift would be challenging. We understood that Battle.net stoo [..]
View
7:21 pm, August 8, 2017
“You will serve the Horde... or be crushed beneath it.”
- Garrosh, Son of Hellscream
Throughout the history of Azeroth, there are few mortals of greater notoriety than Garros [..]
View
7:21 pm, July 11, 2017
“Half-man, half-Zerg? A Monster.”
- Stukov, Infested Admiral
In the 25th century of Earth’s History, the United Earth Directorate Expeditionary Fleet was dispatched [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 27, 2017
Ahh, Summertime—it’s finally here! There’s no better time of year to hit the beach and work on your tan, head out of town on vacation, or invite your friends over for a [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 21, 2017
Good news, adventurers! We’re excited to announce that this year, BlizzCon is expanding into a brand-new hall in the Anaheim Convention Center…which means we now have some more ti [..]
View
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 [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 13, 2017
“…whatever their struggles, whatever their triumphs… they die. That is wisdom.”
- Malthael, Aspect of *****
For untold ages, the Archangel Malthael [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 12, 2017
Greetings, friends! In the previous issues of Core Concepts, we’ve talked about what sets Heroes of the Storm apart from other MOBAs, and offered a few Battleground basics. In the first of [..]
View
7:21 pm, May 16, 2017
"Here comes a new challenger!”
- D.Va, MEKA Pilot
By the time she was 16 years old, Hana Song a.k.a. D.Va was already an international star who had won numerous accolades in t [..]
View
7:21 am, April 26, 2017
"Ryūjin no ken wo kurae!”
- Genji, Cybernetic Ninja
Throughout the ages, ninja clans have secretly employed sabotage, espionage, and assassination on behalf of those [..]
View
7:21 pm, April 4, 2017
"Those who prepare, endure.”
- Cassia, Amazon Warmatron
After shattering the Worldstone, the young Amazon Cassia had changed. She had seen hatred, terror, and destruction firs [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 17, 2017
Update: For Azeroth! Event Temporarily Returns
Our recent “For Azeroth!” in-game event that concluded on Tuesday, March 14, came to an end a few hours earlier than we told you it [..]
View
6:21 am, March 16, 2017
"Shoo-Wee!”
- Probius, Curious Probe
Since his activation, Probius has always wanted to prove himself. He may be small, but he made a big difference by warping in a critical p [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 3, 2017
We’ve been working on a slew of updates for Heroes of the Storm’s in-game UI, and we’re very excited to announce that everything we’re unveiling today will come [..]
View
6:21 am, February 15, 2017
Your quest is simple: within the allotted time, complete 15 Heroes of the Storm games with a friend as any Hero from the Warcraft universe.
Upon completing this quest, you’ll be handsomely [..]
View
6:21 am, February 15, 2017
"Let’s Break it Down!”
- Lúcio, Freedom Fighting DJ
From the streets of Rio to the clubs on King’s Row, Lúcio’s beats bring [..]
View
6:21 pm, February 14, 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
Design
Heroes
Bug Fixes
General
& [..]
View
6:21 am, February 7, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until February 13. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
View
6:21 am, February 7, 2017
Your quest is simple: within the allotted time, complete 15 Heroes of the Storm games with a friend as any Hero from the Warcraft universe.
Upon completing this quest, you’ll be handsomely [..]
View
6:21 pm, January 24, 2017
"Watch your back!”
- Valeera, Shadow of the Uncrowned
For a time, the gladiator Valeera Sanquinar served dutifully as one of Varian Wrynn’s personal bodyguards. But [..]
View
6:21 pm, January 9, 2017
2016 was an incredible year for Heroes of the Storm. We introduced of tons of new Heroes, features, events, mounts, skins, and even more to the Nexus, but just in case you missed it, you can check out [..]
View
6:21 pm, December 15, 2016
"Die, Insect!”
- Ragnaros, The Firelord
As the lord of Azeroth’s fire elementals, Ragnaros desires nothing more than to burn the world to ash. Banished to Firelands [..]
View
6:21 pm, November 30, 2016
Top Heroes of the Storm teams from across the globe have been battling it out in China at the Gold Club World Championship event and the finals are fast approaching! In celebration of these hard fough [..]
View
6:21 am, November 17, 2016
New to Heroes of the Storm? We've gathered up a list of rewards and promotions you may not be aware of and put them all into one convenient blog! Recruit a friend, play Blizzard games, build a tea [..]
View
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 [..]
View
6:21 am, November 12, 2016
Get five Heroes free when you play 30 games of Heroes of the Storm with a Friend before January 4. Bonus: Also includes the Oni Genji skin in Overwatch, which is available after you’ve playe [..]
View
6:21 am, November 5, 2016
NEW HEROES
NEW BRAWL
THE NEXUS CHALLENGE
ESPORTS
The Opening Ceremony at BlizzCon 2016 just wrapped up, and this year’s community celebration is now well under way! We announced two [..]
View
6:21 am, November 5, 2016
In case you missed the Opening Ceremony at BlizzCon 2016, Production Director Kaeo Milker unveiled that you will soon be able earn a handsome set of in-game rewards by teaming up with your friends to [..]
View
6:21 am, November 5, 2016
The BlizzCon Opening Ceremony has wrapped, and this year’s convention is officially underway! Read on for a recap of the big moments and big news from the start of the show.
25 YEARS OF GAM [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 25, 2016
Heading to Anaheim for BlizzCon 2016 or watching from home with the Virtual Ticket? Be sure to download the free BlizzCon 2016 Guide mobile app, available now for Android and iOS devices. The BlizzCon [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 18, 2016
"My every breath is a strike waiting to be made!”
- Samuro, The Blademaster
His blade yearns for vengeance, and nothing can stop him from sating its thirst. As the last remain [..]
View
7:21 pm, September 27, 2016
"I am the strongest woman in the world!”
- Zarya, Defender of Russia
Aleksandra Zaryanova is one of the world's strongest women, a decorated veteran in the war against the Sib [..]
View
7:21 pm, September 16, 2016
Looking to change up how you identify yourself in the Blizzard online community? The BattleTag® you originally chose doesn’t have to be your nickname for all eternity—some [..]
View
7:21 pm, September 13, 2016
"How shall you serve me?"
- Alarak, Highlord of the Tal'darim
The path to Highlord of the Tal’darim was anything but easy for Alarak. In order to exact his revenge agains [..]
View
7:21 pm, August 9, 2016
"Hold onto hope. It will not abandon you."
- Auriel, Archangel of Hope
As the eternal embodiment of hope, it should come as no surprise that Auriel’s favored role on the [..]
View
7:21 pm, July 28, 2016
Highlights of this action-packed week in competitive Heroes of the Storm include World Champions Tempo Storm, formerly known as Tempest, claiming another crown; Qualifiers wrapping up in both Latin Am [..]
View
7:21 pm, July 12, 2016
"Your soul shall be mine!"
- Gul'dan, Darkness Incarnate
Betrayer of the Orcs. Founder of the Shadow Council. Creator of the *****-Knights. Destroyer of Dreams. Gul’dan & [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 30, 2016
Please note: The following update to Team League Match Rewards is now live for the Americas region, and will arrive for all other regions around the world throughout the rest of the day.
It&rsquo [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 14, 2016
"We shall write our own fate!"
- Medivh, the Last Guardian
Corrupted at birth by the Burning Legion, responsible for introducing the fel-corrupted Orcs of Draenor to Azeroth, creat [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 1, 2016
Unranked Draft Mode
Coming with our ranked revamp will be an Unranked Draft mode. With its own unique queue similar to Quick Match or Ranked modes, Unranked Draft will feature a pick and ban system s [..]
View
7:21 pm, May 17, 2016
"Behold the power of the Bronze Dragonflight!"
- Chromie, Keeper of Time
At first glance, Chromie is a charismatic but somewhat forgetful gnome, constantly distracted and intrigued [..]
View
7:21 pm, May 6, 2016
Launching in all regions during the week of June 14, Heroes of the Storm Ranked play is pulling out all the stops and introducing a horde of new features, improvements, and rewards. With division tier [..]
View
7:21 am, April 5, 2016
It’s all come down to the final four teams, who are right now hard at work preparing for this weekend’s grand finale of Heroes of the Dorm 2016 in Seattle. To help celebrate their [..]
View
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. [..]
View
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 [..]
View
6:21 am, March 19, 2016
If you were to talk to a large enough group of Heroes of the Storm players about how they like to play the game, you’d quickly find a wide range of preferences for in-game controls. We& [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 17, 2016
What is Lost Cavern?
Lost Cavern eliminates Map Objectives and creates a slimmed-down play area in order to remain laser-focused on one constant, single-lane teamfight. The Hearthstones and Starting [..]
View
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 [..]
View
6:21 pm, January 28, 2016
Students from across the United States and Canada are hereby invited to storm the Nexus as proud representatives of their schools in Blizzard Entertainment and Tespa’s 2016 Heroes of the Do [..]
View
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 [..]
View
6:21 am, December 10, 2015
Even the mightiest Heroes know that it’s foolish to stand alone while battling in the Nexus. Rally your friends and fight side-by-side for glory, honor, and some epic rewards!
To help get y [..]
View
6:21 am, December 9, 2015
We’ve just released a brand new Heroes of the Storm patch to introduce our Recruit a Friend program, remove Talent Gating from the game, and expand the Weekly Free-to-Play Hero Rotation. [..]
View
6:21 pm, November 17, 2015
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, user interface updates, balance changes, and much more to the game. Maintenance is ongoing, but don't wo [..]
View
6:21 am, November 12, 2015
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until November 24. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in t [..]
View
6:21 am, November 8, 2015
We’ve just closed the curtain on BlizzCon 2015—thanks to all the attendees everyone watching from around the world for joining us and helping make this another awesome convention!
[..]
View
6:21 pm, November 2, 2015
Heading to BlizzCon 2015 or watching from home with the Virtual Ticket? Download the free BlizzCon 2015 Guide mobile app, available now for Android and iOS devices! It’s part calendar, part [..]
View
7:21 pm, October 22, 2015
The thunderous sounds of the Headless Horseman’s approach grow louder by the day. The Heroes of the Storm Hallow's End event is nearly upon us!
Treats, no Trick!
New Mount and Skin
[..]
View
7:21 pm, October 19, 2015
Strike terror into the hearts of your enemies with an exclusive Kaijo Diablo Bundle that includes the Diablo hero, the Kaijo Diablo skin, and a 7-day Stim Pack, free when you purchase a qualifying gra [..]
View
7:21 am, October 14, 2015
Fun, games, and wondrous sights—the most majestic, magical faire in Azeroth is making an unexpected appearance in Anaheim!
If you’re attending this year’s BlizzCon, set [..]
View
7:21 am, September 9, 2015
The portals that pulled the Eternal Conflict into the Nexus have finally been sealed, and the ceaseless struggle between the High Heavens and the Burning ***** has been whisked back to the realm o [..]
View
7:21 pm, September 7, 2015
During a typical Heroes of the Storm play session, you’re sure to come across all sorts of people and personalities. Some players realize that they make a great match, and might even become [..]
View
7:21 pm, August 10, 2015
If you purchased BlizzCon 2015 tickets for family or friends during the general attendee or Benefit Dinner sale, just a reminder you have until Friday, August 14 at 8 p.m. PT to edit attendee informat [..]
View
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 [..]
View
7:21 am, June 11, 2015
Last year, artisans from around the world rallied the tools of their trade to portray heroes of Sanctuary or Malthael preparing for the coming conflict in the Reaper of Souls™ Fan Art Contes [..]
View
7:21 pm, June 5, 2015
Whether you’re gearing up for your very first brawl or you’re already a veteran of the Nexus, it’s always fun to battle alongside your friends. The question is, which Her [..]
View
7:21 am, June 3, 2015
Heroes of the Storm has officially launched, and we’ve got a couple of sweet in-game rewards that Hearthstone and Heroes players alike can earn just by playing each game!
Starting today, a [..]
View
7:21 am, June 3, 2015
World of Warcraft is teaming up with Heroes of the Storm to celebrate the launch of Heroes with an epic Grave Golem pet. On June 2, any player who reaches level 20 in Heroes will be awarded a Grave Go [..]
View
7:21 am, June 3, 2015
Following yesterday’s massive live event in London, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Heroes of the Storm has officially launched! After more than a year of Alpha and Bet [..]
View
7:21 am, June 2, 2015
We’d like to provide our perspective on some of the bigger topics we’ve seen discussed by the Heroes of the Storm community. In this blog, we’re going to focus on Ranke [..]
View
7:21 am, June 2, 2015
Heroes of the Storm™ teams from across North America are summoned to the Nexus for a brawl of epic proportions! Blizzard Entertainment is teaming up with Twitch and ESL to present the Heroe [..]
View
7:21 pm, May 21, 2015
Now that Open Beta testing has officially begun, we’re pleased to announce the addition of Global Play to Heroes of the Storm! Players in all regions outside of China are now able to access [..]
View
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 [..]
View
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 [..]
View
7:21 am, May 2, 2015
The time has come to begin your preparations for this year’s BlizzCon contests! All of the contests from BlizzCon 2014 will be returning—Costume, Talent, Art, and Movie—a [..]
View
7:21 pm, April 2, 2015
Heroes of the Storm is now well into its Closed Beta testing phase, and many new players are entering the Nexus each week through Beta Opt-Ins, Invite Your Friends emails, and a variety of key giveawa [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 23, 2015
Grab four of your pals and start talking serious strategy, because the arrival of our next Closed Beta patch will introduce Team League to Heroes of the Storm! Team League is our latest mode of ranke [..]
View
6:21 am, March 20, 2015
As the Heroes of the Storm closed beta rolls on and the game continues to evolve, we’d like to provide our perspective on some of the bigger topics we’ve seen discussed in the co [..]
View
6:21 pm, March 12, 2015
The first batch of BlizzCon 2015 tickets goes on sale Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. PT. When the time comes, hit the link below for your chance to snag some.
Get BlizzCon 2015 Tickets HereTickets usu [..]
View
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 [..]
View
6:21 am, March 5, 2015
As a way to say thank you to the community for helping us make Heroes of the Storm the best game it can possibly be throughout its Alpha and Beta phases thus far, we’ll soon be trying out a [..]
View
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 [..]
View
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, [..]
View
6:21 am, February 10, 2015
With our Closed Beta patch on January 13, we released early versions of ranks and ranked points for initial playtesting alongside Hero League. While we feel these features are off to a good start, th [..]
View
6:21 pm, February 6, 2015
Eager to take center stage with your minions as a chequered trickster? What about partying with friends in the latest and greatest comfy pajamas? Whether you long to roam the Battlegrounds of the Nex [..]
View
6:21 am, January 10, 2015
At BlizzCon 2014, we revealed a little bit about how ranked play will work in Heroes of the Storm. Today, we’d like to give you a more detailed look at our initial implementation for Hero L [..]
View