7:21 am, April 13, 2018
As many of you are aware, there’s been a lot of feedback and community conversation about topics like matchmaking, ranked play, new Hero balance, and player toxicity. It’s clear to [..]
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7:21 am, April 12, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch is now live containing a number of balance changes and bug fixes.
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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 [..]
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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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6:21 pm, March 21, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch is now live containing a number of balance changes and bug fixes.
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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, 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 am, February 6, 2018
Last December, we released several hotfixes to address bugs that were affecting matchmaking and placement matches near the start of the latest ranked Season. The issues stemmed from a combination of i [..]
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6:21 am, January 12, 2018
In our 2017 Ranked Season 3 blog last September, we mistakenly included images of the Golden Cybersteed and Spectrum Cybersteed as rewards that could be earned based on your performance in ranked play [..]
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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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6:21 am, November 7, 2017
When we launched Heroes 2.0, we made sweeping changes to our progression and reward systems that gave everyone the opportunity to snag all sorts of cosmetic items just by playing Heroes. Since that ti [..]
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7:21 pm, October 24, 2017
The thrill of esports competition during Opening Week will once again set the stage for championship celebrations at BlizzCon in Anaheim, and watching every game of every match will be easier than eve [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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7:21 pm, September 20, 2017
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes along with a few bug fixes.
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7:21 pm, September 18, 2017
We'll be releasing a new patch for Heroes of the Storm later this week in order to apply balance changes along with a few bug fixes.
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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!
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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 [..]
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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 am, July 15, 2017
In the past few weeks we’ve brought you playlists for the Supports, Warriors, and Specialists in the Nexus—all to help commemorate the arrival of the official Heroes of the Storm s [..]
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7:21 am, July 12, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero alongside some Battleground and Hero balance changes!
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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 [..]
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7:21 pm, July 3, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — July 3, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until July 10. During this ti [..]
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7:21 am, June 28, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in- [..]
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7:21 am, June 21, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in- [..]
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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
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in- [..]
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7:21 am, June 13, 2017
Heroes of the Storm’s first 2017 ranked season is ending soon, and we’ve got a host of new rewards that you can earn just by playing ranked games in the coming months. Read on for [..]
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7:21 am, June 7, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in- [..]
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7:21 pm, June 6, 2017
We just took the official Heroes of the Storm soundtrack out of the Nexus and put it into your hands (and onto Spotify), but what about the unofficial soundtrack? What song do you think best fits each [..]
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7:21 am, May 31, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in [..]
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7:21 am, May 24, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to place a number of Heroes on sale, and swap out a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation. Check out this week’s items and then head in [..]
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7:21 pm, May 22, 2017
The Nexus. A trans-dimensional arena where epic heroes from across Blizzard’s game universes do battle! In our second issue of Core Concepts we cover some battleground basics, and will tou [..]
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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 16, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to 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 [..]
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7:21 am, May 10, 2017
Weekly Collection Update: May 9 - 16, 2017
We've placed a number of Heroes on sale, and swapped a fresh set of cosmetics into the featured item rotation.
Every Tuesday, we’re going to p [..]
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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, May 4, 2017
Every Tuesday, we’re going to 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 [..]
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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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7:21 pm, April 18, 2017
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be kicking off launch week celebrations with a live event on Twitch! Join us at 11:00 [..]
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7:21 pm, April 4, 2017
Over the past few days, we’ve seen many conversations in the community surrounding the Loot Chests we’re awarding to our veteran players when Heroes of the Storm 2.0 goes live on [..]
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6:21 pm, March 9, 2017
Heroes of the Storm’s third ranked season is coming to a close next week! We’ve got a host of new rewards that you can earn just by playing ranked games in 2017's opening season. [..]
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6:21 pm, January 24, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings our 2017 Lunar Festival event, a new Hero, “Sandbox” Custom Games, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
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6:21 pm, January 17, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until January 23. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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6:21 am, December 7, 2016
Heroes of the Storm’s second ranked season is coming to a close next week! We’ve got a few changes in store for ranked play during Season 3, as well as a host of new rewards that [..]
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7:21 am, October 27, 2016
For over 50 years, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's) has been steadfastly committed to providing the highest quality medical care to children. This BlizzCon, members of the Blizza [..]
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7:21 pm, October 12, 2016
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes to the Nexus. Check out the full patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, October 10, 2016
We’re about to release a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes to the Nexus. Check out the full patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, September 30, 2016
We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Samwise Didier, Art Director for Heroes of the Storm, will be firing up a camera next week and settling in on Facebook Live to draw a hero right [..]
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7:21 pm, September 22, 2016
Another great week of competitive Heroes of the Storm action is behind us but, as always, there’s always plenty to look forward to. The Nexus Games are now underway in both Europe and North [..]
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7:21 pm, September 21, 2016
We’re going to be transitioning away from using the Battle.net name for our gaming service and the functionality connected to it. Battle.net technology will continue to serve as the central [..]
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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 am, September 10, 2016
Heroes of the Storm’s first official ranked season is coming to a close next week! We’ve got a few changes in store for ranked play during Season 2, as well as a host of new rewar [..]
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7:21 am, September 1, 2016
We are approaching the HGC Fall Championship at BlizzCon, and teams across the globe have fought hard for their invitations. To give teams a chance to sharpen their blades on the new content against t [..]
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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 29, 2016
The strength of the European Heroes scene has become increasingly apparent in recent months. While Team Dignitas are still undeniably strong, they face increased competition from the likes of Misfits [..]
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7:21 am, August 23, 2016
The strength of the European Heroes scene has become increasingly apparent in recent months. While Team Dignitas are still undeniably strong, they face increased competition from the likes of Misfits [..]
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7:21 am, August 19, 2016
The Machines of War are rumbling to life in the Nexus! This week, gamescom in Cologne, Germany is the stage not only for this year’s second Europe Fall Regional, but also for exciting new He [..]
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7:21 pm, August 16, 2016
We just unveiled Machines of War at gamescom 2016! This StarCraft-themed event comes to Heroes of the Storm in September, and introduces new Battlegrounds, quests, rewards, Heroes, mounts, skins, and [..]
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7:21 pm, August 15, 2016
As many of you may remember, we originally announced that Ranked Season 1 would reach its conclusion during the week of August 23. However, we’ve seen a lot of discussion and feedback from [..]
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7:21 am, August 12, 2016
Murlocs and Tracers and Angels, oh my! The Nexus was filled with Gale Force winds of change this week as North American Regional 1 brought a flurry of upsets and incredible plays. And Auriel, the Arch [..]
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7:21 pm, August 4, 2016
Competitive Heroes of the Storm teams around the world put in some great performances this week. Highlights came courtesy of some surprising draft picks and some even more surprising results as teams [..]
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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 [..]
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7:21 pm, July 27, 2016
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes within.
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7:21 pm, July 25, 2016
We’re about to release a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes within.
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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 8, 2016
Twelve of the world’s top Heroes of the Storm teams clashed at the Summer Championship at DreamHack in Sweden last month, but after six days of frenzied competition, it was Tempest who rose [..]
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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 am, June 22, 2016
DreamHack Summer showcased the best of the best in Heroes of the Storm Esports as 12 teams from around the globe met in Jönköping, Sweden, each hoping to take the title of Global Cha [..]
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7:21 pm, June 8, 2016
The final month of preseason has come and many players fought for the honor of being in the Top 200. Please congratulate those that achieved a top spot in Hero League or Team League for the month of M [..]
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7:21 pm, June 2, 2016
Update (June 2, 11:00 a.m. PDT): The Hell Billie Mount can now be unlocked by players in the Americas region who make a real-money purchase from the in-game Shop. Players in all other regions around t [..]
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7:21 am, May 28, 2016
In the coming days, you’ll be able to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies like never before by charging into battle with Hell Billie, the newest addition to our mount menagerie. Chec [..]
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7:21 pm, May 26, 2016
The Summer Championship is nearly upon us! Following an action-packed week during which several teams from all over the world successfully secured their tickets to Sweden, only four qualification spot [..]
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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, 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 [..]
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7:21 pm, May 4, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, April 26, 2016
Before BlizzCon 2016 gets underway, we're inviting you to kick back and kick things off with game developers, artists, and other folks from Blizzard Entertainment—all for a good cause. Appro [..]
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7:21 pm, April 25, 2016
The second batch of tickets for BlizzCon 2016 is now sold out. If you weren't able to get tickets in the first or second batches, tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon dinner to benefit Children's Hosp [..]
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7:21 am, April 19, 2016
The first batch of BlizzCon 2016 tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. PDT through Universe—visit www.universe.com/blizzcon2016 at that time for the chance to buy yours.
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7:21 am, April 19, 2016
The members of top South Korean Heroes of the Storm team MVP Black rose victorious over all who opposed them at the 2016 Spring Championship—not even dropping a single game over the course [..]
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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 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& [..]
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6:21 pm, March 15, 2016
Hundreds of Heroes of the Storm teams gave their all in the Spring qualifiers with the hopes of representing their region in the Heroes of the Storm Spring Championship, but only 12 will remain. With [..]
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6:21 am, March 14, 2016
Thousands of students from across the United States and Canada have stormed the Nexus to slug it out in the qualifier round of Heroes of the Dorm, Blizzard and Tespa’s collegiate tournament [..]
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6:21 am, February 18, 2016
Over the past few months, we’ve been hard at work on a game system that has been the subject of much feedback and discussion within the Heroes of the Storm community: matchmaking. In that t [..]
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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 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 [..]
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6:21 am, December 16, 2015
When Heroes of the Storm matchmaking was originally implemented, it was based on the system we used for StarCraft II. This works great for a game that’s primarily centered on 1v1 play, and [..]
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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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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. [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 am, November 7, 2015
BlizzCon has begun at the Anaheim Convention Center, featuring tons of developer discussion panels, epic esports competition, costume and talent contests hosted by Wil Wheaton, Linkin Park in concert, [..]
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6:21 pm, November 3, 2015
BlizzCon 2015 is just around the corner, and attendees from all over the globe will soon flood into the Anaheim Convention Center for two days filled with gaming, tournament play, epic loot, and much [..]
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6:21 am, November 3, 2015
The countdown has begun . . . BlizzCon 2015 gets underway this Friday, November 6, at the Anaheim Convention Center, featuring tons of developer discussion panels, epic esports competition, costume an [..]
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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 pm, October 2, 2015
The 2015 European Road to BlizzCon gets underway in Prague, Czech Republic this weekend, October 3-4, and it’s going to be epic! If you’re an eSports fan, you won’t want [..]
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7:21 am, October 2, 2015
As we continue to evolve Heroes of the Storm and sharpen its gameplay, we’ll run into scenarios where we think adjustments might be needed to make the overall playability of Heroes a strong [..]
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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.
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