7:21 am, April 18, 2018
Our latest round of Heroic Deals offers 50% off select Heroes, and brings a fresh set of skins and mounts into the featured item rotation. Check out the Hero sales and featured items listed below, and [..]
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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 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 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 pm, December 12, 2017
Our latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now live in the Nexus with Hanzo, Winter Veil, the 2018 Gameplay Update, and much more!
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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 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 21, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — November 20, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until December 11. During this [..]
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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.
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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 pm, October 9, 2017
Hallow’s End is creeping up on the Nexus, and we’ve got a new event quest and rewards, as well as a several new cosmetic items ready to begin haunting Heroes of the Storm later th [..]
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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 [..]
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7:21 am, September 13, 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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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, August 2, 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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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 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 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 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 [..]
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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 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 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
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 contains all-new progression and rewards systems, a wealth of new cosmetic items, new Hero customization options, and much, much more. Take a moment to check out everything arr [..]
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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 17, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm 2.0 Open Beta brings a new Hero and Battleground, as well as a host of balance changes and bug fixes, to the Nexus!
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7:21 am, April 13, 2017
Heroes 2.0 Open Beta Hotfix Notes — April 12, 2017
We just released a new Open Beta hotfix in which we’re continuing to fix bugs and make tuning changes for Heroes of the Storm [..]
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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 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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Warrior
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Varian
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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!
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Design
Heroes
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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 [..]
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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 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 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.
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few [..]
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7:21 pm, September 15, 2016
Every BlizzCon®, we give out a treasure trove of in-game goodies to attendees and Virtual Ticket holders to commemorate the occasion. Take look at what you’ll get for your favorite B [..]
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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 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 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 am, June 22, 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 am, June 11, 2016
Throughout the Ranked Pre-season, Hero League and Team League players have ridden into battle countless times within the Nexus, accumulating tons of takedowns, and destroying many cores in the process [..]
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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 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 27, 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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7:21 pm, April 25, 2016
First Look: Balance Update Coming This Week
We’re planning to release a new Balance Update for Heroes of the Storm on Wednesday, April 27 in order to apply a few balance changes and fix a f [..]
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7:21 pm, April 6, 2016
Pro gamers from all around the world are currently putting their skills to the test, competing to secure a place on one of esports’ biggest stages. BlizzCon 2016 will once again mark the cul [..]
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7:21 pm, April 4, 2016
Champions of the Nexus: we've heard your feedback, your ideas, your hunger for more Heroes of the Storm. And more than any question of balance or mechanical tweaks, more than any new Hero requests or [..]
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7:21 pm, April 1, 2016
Champions of the Nexus: we've heard your feedback, your ideas, your hunger for more Heroes of the Storm. And more than any question of balance or mechanical tweaks, more than any new Hero requests or [..]
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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 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 am, March 9, 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 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 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 30, 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 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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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 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 [..]
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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, August 5, 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, 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 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 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 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, 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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7:21 am, April 1, 2015
Noblegarden is quickly approaching, and to celebrate this festive holiday, we've just released a colorful new skin: Funny Bunny Murky!
This Skin for Murky is available now, so you too can festoon [..]
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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, December 22, 2014
2014 has been a jam-packed year for Heroes of the Storm! After a rocking PAX East in March, we launched our Technical Alpha, and have been working on improving the game and its infrastructure ever [..]
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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 pm, October 27, 2014
To follow-up on our recent announcement for the Heroes BlizzCon Brawl this year, we’d like to introduce you to the players who will be taking part in this fun Heroes of the Storm show mat [..]
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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 13, 2014
To follow-up on our recent announcement for the Heroes Exhibition Tournament at BlizzCon this year, we’d like to introduce you to the teams and the players who will be battling it out for [..]
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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, September 30, 2014
"The strands of destiny weave only a web of *****."
- Anub’arak, Traitor King
Once a proud nerubian king, Anub'arak dared to stand against the Lich King's invasion, but [..]
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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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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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8:29 am, September 12, 2014
"Sometimes I miss being human...
...until I see how easily they die."
- Kerrigan, Queen of Blades
Once a terran ghost with formidable psionic abilities, Kerrigan was betrayed by h [..]
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