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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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 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 [..]
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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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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 pm, June 22, 2017
Inspired by the release of the official Heroes of the Storm soundtrack, we’ve begun to compile an “unofficial playlist” of songs that inspire us to play every character i [..]
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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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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 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 10, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes and a few bug fixes.
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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 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 [..]
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7:21 pm, March 28, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes and balance changes.
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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!
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6:21 am, February 28, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes and balance changes.
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6:21 pm, January 27, 2017
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes, balance changes, and adjustments for the Rooster Race.
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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 [..]
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6:21 pm, December 20, 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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6:21 am, December 14, 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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6:21 pm, December 9, 2016
We’re swiftly approaching the end to another year, but the holiday season is just beginning in the Nexus. Join us from December 14–January 4 for a Winter Veil event that brings a [..]
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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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6:21 pm, December 6, 2016
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes.
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6:21 am, December 6, 2016
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6:21 am, November 10, 2016
NOTE: These changes are live on the PTR as of November 09, 2016, and will arrive to the live game on November 10, 2016.
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6:21 am, November 4, 2016
With their triumphs at Opening Week, top esports competitors have served notice that they're ready to go for glory at BlizzCon! Their best is still to come, so, in partnership with Twitch and MLG.tv, [..]
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7:21 pm, October 24, 2016
This year’s BlizzCon promises to be one of the most exciting for esports yet, and—in partnership with Twitch and MLG.tv—we’re offering new ways to stream live c [..]
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7:21 pm, October 19, 2016
BlizzCon 2016 will kick off in just a few weeks! There’s a ton to see and explore, and you’ll need an accomplished team of heroes to guide you to your mission objectives: Introduci [..]
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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 27, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — September 27, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Battleground and Hero to the Nexus, as well as balance changes, [..]
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7:21 pm, September 19, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until September 26. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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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, 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
We've just released a new patch in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes below.
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7:21 am, August 23, 2016
We're releasing a new patch for Heroes of the Storm later this week in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, August 9, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, balance changes, and bug fixes to the game. Check out today’s patch notes below.
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7:21 am, August 2, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until August 8. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out som [..]
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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 am, July 15, 2016
In sunny Valencia, Spain, the first European Regional of the Fall season is officially underway! Eight of the region’s top teams are currently embroiled in a double-elimination, best-of-thre [..]
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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 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, 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 [..]
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7:21 am, June 11, 2016
The Heroes of the Storm Summer Global Championship will feature 12 top teams from around the world battling it out for $500,000 USD. The tournament will be held at DreamHack Summer, where thousands of [..]
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7:21 pm, June 9, 2016
After an exciting weekend of competition that saw first-time champions crowned in both Korea and North America, the last of the 12 teams headed to the Summer Championship are locked in. These top team [..]
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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, 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 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 [..]
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7:21 pm, May 11, 2016
The Preseason is coming to an end soon with our Ranked Play Revamp right around the corner. However, for the month of April, a number of players continued to chase their goal of being Top 200.
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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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7:21 pm, April 19, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — April 19, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which marks Tracer’s pre-release, and brings a number of balance changes, UI [..]
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7:21 pm, April 13, 2016
Spring has officially sprung, and players continued to compete for the top spots in their respective leagues during March! Catch the Top 200 players below for both Hero League and Team League.
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7:21 pm, April 12, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that applies a few balance changes and bug fixes. Check out the patch notes below.
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6:21 pm, March 21, 2016
We’re about to give draft lobbies a serious face-lift with our next Heroes of the Storm patch. Along with this revamp, we’ll also be implementing what might be the most commonly r [..]
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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 9, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that fixes a few bugs and applies a few balance changes. Check out the patch notes below.
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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 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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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 21, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few Hero and Talent balance changes. Check out the patch notes below.
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6:21 am, December 16, 2015
The year is slowly winding down, but the merriment of Winter Veil is about to begin! Greatfather Winter is already on his way to spread holiday cheer in the Nexus, and he’s packing ple [..]
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6:21 pm, December 11, 2015
The year is slowly winding down, but the merriment of Winter Veil is about to begin! Greatfather Winter is already on his way to spread holiday cheer in the Nexus, and he’s packing plenty o [..]
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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!
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6:21 am, November 6, 2015
November 5 Update: We’ve just added a bunch of new BlizzCon-premiere items to the online Gear Store, including brand-new Overwatch hero shirts, an adorable waving Cinder Kitten, Hearthstone [..]
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7:21 am, October 17, 2015
The BlizzCon® 2015 online merchandise sale has begun! Beginning today, October 16 through November 8, BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders have access to a treasure trove of BlizzCon- [..]
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7:21 pm, August 27, 2015
With our most recent patch, we reset everyone’s Hero and Team League rankings and implemented a placement system, which requires that all players complete a minimum of 20 ranked games befor [..]
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7:21 am, August 22, 2015
The Road to BlizzCon open tournaments are wrapping up in North America this weekend with the August North American Open’s Round of 8. This event marks the final opportunity for two teams fr [..]
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7:21 pm, August 7, 2015
Until this point, the Heroes of the Storm Shop has only featured bundles that we refer to as “Static”, meaning that their prices and contents were inflexible. We weren’ [..]
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7:21 am, July 30, 2015
The Heroes of the Storm ANZ Finals kick off on August 1, where the top eight teams in Australian and New Zealand will battle it out for a place in the America Championship!
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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 18, 2015
We’re taking a different approach with this episode of Developer Insights, and sitting down with Game Designer Matthew Cooper to chat about a few of the changes you’ll be seeing [..]
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6:21 am, March 5, 2015
If you haven’t had the chance to pick up the Dire Wolf or Cyber Wolf Mounts just yet, you may wish to do so soon, because they will be leaving the Heroes of the Storm in-game Shop with the a [..]
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6:21 pm, February 16, 2015
The Lunar Festival is upon us, and we’re celebrating with free bonus XP! Players who log in to the Americas region between the hours of 12:01 AM PST on February 18 and 11:59 PM PST on [..]
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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 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 [..]
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6:21 am, December 26, 2014
From everyone at Blizzard and the Heroes of the Storm Community Team, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.
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6:23 pm, December 24, 2014
Holiday XP Boost
The holiday season is upon us, and to celebrate this festive time of year, we're giving away free bonus XP! Players who log in to brawl in the Nexus between December 24 and January [..]
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6:21 pm, November 27, 2014
It's that time of year again when we take a moment to reflect on friends, family, and all the things we're thankful for. Wherever this Thanksgiving finds you, we're thankful for you!
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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 pm, November 5, 2014
The BlizzCon 2014 Charity Auction is now live! Now through November 14, BlizzCon attendees, viewers at home, and anyone interested in helping out a great cause will have the opportunity to bid on rare [..]
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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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8:29 am, September 12, 2014
It’s time for another Developer Insights in which we explore a hero’s design and mechanics. This week, we’ll be focusing on a hero that’s been around since the [..]
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