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& [..]
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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 am, March 28, 2018
The Heroes of the Storm team is bringing some exciting things to show fans at PAX East, but you're invited to watch it from home too on PAX's own Twitch channel!
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6:21 am, March 23, 2018
This week’s Heroes Brawl is Industrial District! Slide around and slug it out in the heart of Volskaya in this Overwatch-themed, single-lane Battleground featuring lots of conveyor belts and [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 am, March 14, 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, March 6, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch is now available for play, featuring Hero updates for Sonya and Medivh, new Enforcer skins, and more!
NOTE: Orange text indicates a difference between the [..]
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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 pm, February 26, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until March 5. As always, if you encounter any bugs or other issues during your PTR play s [..]
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6:21 am, February 10, 2018
Your watch has begun. Join Harrison "Psalm" Chang and one of the live designers for Maiev, for this episode of Brawl with the Blues! These two will break down what it takes to be an effectiv [..]
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6:21 pm, February 6, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch featuring Maiev, Voice Chat, and balance updates is now available for play.
NOTE: Orange text indicates a difference between the PTR and Live patch notes.
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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 pm, January 29, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until February 5. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out the new [..]
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6:21 pm, January 25, 2018
This week’s brawl is Checkpoint: Hanamura – Attack or defend a single payload on a single-lane Overwatch inspired battleground!
Rules:
Shuffle Pick
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6:21 am, January 23, 2018
Heroes of the Dorm is Tespa’s epic collegiate Heroes of the Storm league, featuring fierce rivalries and some of the highest stakes in college esports — fully-paid college tuitio [..]
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6:21 am, January 12, 2018
This week’s Heroes Brawl is Industrial District! Slide around and slug it out in the heart of Volskaya in this Overwatch-themed, single-lane Battleground featuring lots of conveyor belts and [..]
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6:21 pm, December 28, 2017
The Nexus Forces have taken over a Volskaya Industries Factory, fight to the ***** to obtain its manufactured power! Two teams enter, one team leaves.
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6:21 pm, November 22, 2017
From a raucous community showdown to deep dives into the design process, relive some of the best Heroes of the Storm moments from BlizzCon 2017 with the Virtual Ticket.
BlizzCon attendees and Vir [..]
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6:21 am, November 22, 2017
The holiday season is almost here—get ready to spread some epic cheer! From now through November 27, 2017, we’re offering some big savings around Black Friday on the following digi [..]
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6:21 am, November 10, 2017
This week’s brawl is Checkpoint: Hanamura – Attack or defend a single payload on a single-lane Overwatch inspired battleground!
Rules:
Shuffle Pick
At the start of the match, [..]
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6:21 pm, November 2, 2017
BlizzCon 2017 is just around the corner on November 3-4, and your favorite streamers will be broadcasting live from the show with Heroes of the Storm developers! To make you sure don’t miss [..]
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7:21 am, October 27, 2017
It’s almost time for BlizzCon, which means this year’s Community Night—featuring the Costume, Talent, Art, and Movie contests—is fast approaching. This year, we [..]
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7:21 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.
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7:21 am, October 26, 2017
Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Event Map HGC Finals
BlizzCon 2017 is just around the corner, and attendees from all over the globe will soon flood into the Anaheim Convention Center for two day [..]
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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 am, October 24, 2017
We’re excited to introduce an array of new social features designed to give Blizzard players even more ways to stay connected inside our games and out—all available starting today [..]
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7:21 pm, October 17, 2017
This year’s online BlizzCon Merch Sale is now open to everyone. Here’s a peek at some of the goodies that are available!
World of Warcraft BackpackWorld of Warcraft Field JacketOv [..]
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7:21 am, October 13, 2017
UPDATE 10/12: The BlizzCon 2017 map has now been posted—start exploring the convention center!
BlizzCon adventurers, it’s time to plan your convention-crawling strategy— [..]
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7:21 am, October 11, 2017
Every BlizzCon®, we give out a stash of in-game goodies to attendees and Virtual Ticket holders to say “thanks!” to the most epic gaming community in the world. World of Wa [..]
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7:21 am, October 11, 2017
This year, the online BlizzCon Merch Sale will be open to BlizzCon ticket holders and Virtual Ticket holders starting October 10, and will be open to everyone a week later, on October 17. Here&rsq [..]
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7:21 pm, October 5, 2017
Whether you’re joining us for BlizzCon in person or online, get ready for an epic finale—Muse is coming to BlizzCon 2017!
The Grammy Award–winning band will be closing o [..]
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7:21 am, October 4, 2017
BlizzCon adventurers, it’s time to plan your convention-crawling strategy—the BlizzCon 2017 schedule is here! Take a look at all the developer sessions, community activities, espor [..]
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7:21 pm, September 28, 2017
This week’s brawl is Bash ‘Em Smash ‘Em Robots! Control one of two Triglav Protector mechs on our new one-lane Overwatch themed Battleground, Industrial District, and get [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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7:21 am, September 14, 2017
BlizzCon® 2017 takes place November 3–4, but we’re kicking off the celebration early with the BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket—available to order starting today throu [..]
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7:21 am, September 14, 2017
The BlizzCon® Virtual Ticket is your portal to Blizzard’s epic gaming convention from home, but you can warp in another piece of the experience by snagging a BlizzCon 2017 Goody Bag, [..]
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7:21 pm, September 13, 2017
AI is an important part of Heroes of the Storm. A significant number of games are played versus AI, and PvP games also have AI-controlled Heroes when players are disconnected. Those ever-helpful, ever [..]
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7:21 pm, September 12, 2017
Join the Scourge in undying servitude with the new Court of the Archlich bundle and skins that entered the Nexus with our September 5 patch! Check out the bundle below, and then head to the Featured t [..]
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7:21 pm, August 17, 2017
Kick your Collection into overdrive with the new bundles, mounts, and skins that entered the Nexus with our August 8 patch! Check out the StarCrossed and Mad Axe Garrosh bundles below, and then head t [..]
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7:21 pm, August 11, 2017
This week’s brawl is Checkpoint: Hanamura – Attack or defend a single payload on a single-lane Overwatch inspired battleground!
Rules:
Shuffle Pick
At the start of the match, [..]
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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 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 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 6, 2017
Here at Blizzard we take account security seriously, which is why we recommend all accounts have an authenticator attached. Two-Factor Authentication such as this makes it much harder for someone to a [..]
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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, 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 [..]
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7:21 am, May 13, 2017
The variety of Battlegrounds available in Heroes of the Storm, and their respective objectives, allow different Heroes and team compositions to shine. By presenting players with a range of map mechani [..]
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7:21 am, May 5, 2017
This week’s brawl is Checkpoint: Hanamura – Attack or defend a single payload on our new single-lane Overwatch inspired battleground!
Rules:
Shuffle Pick
At the start of the [..]
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7:21 am, May 4, 2017
Heroes of the Storm is the MOBA that continues to defy conventions and expectations. In the Nexus, fast-paced battles are waged across various battlegrounds, each with their own unique objectives to [..]
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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
"Ryūjin no ken wo kurae!”
- Genji, Cybernetic Ninja
Throughout the ages, ninja clans have secretly employed sabotage, espionage, and assassination on behalf of those [..]
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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 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!
Jump to Section:
New Hero
New [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 pm, January 25, 2017
Ready for another round of Heroes of the Storm college esports action? Heroes of the Dorm is returning once again for more prizes, more rivalries, and more intense action in the Nexus, with Cheerleade [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 am, January 7, 2017
Our newest patch introduced a brand new system to the Nexus. Well, new isn’t quite the right term, as it has actually been a fundamental part of the game for a long time, but under a differe [..]
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6:21 am, December 10, 2016
Twelve of the world’s top Heroes of the Storm teams clashed at the Fall Championship at BlizzCon last month, but after days of frenzied competition, it was Ballistix who rose victorious to [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 am, November 23, 2016
Prepare for the holidays with an entire week of savings on digital downloads of select Blizzard products, including deals from 33–87% off. From now through November 28, 2016, you can save bi [..]
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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 [..]
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6:21 pm, November 15, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, a new Brawl, UI improvements, balance updates, and more to the Nexus! Check out today’s patch notes below.
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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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.
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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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6:21 pm, November 2, 2016
BlizzCon 2016 begins Friday, featuring tons of developer discussion panels, epic esports competition, costume and talent contests, “Weird Al” Yankovic in concert, and more.
If you [..]
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7:21 am, October 29, 2016
BlizzCon 2016 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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7:21 pm, October 27, 2016
Hoist your accordions and ready your battle-axes, because “Weird Al” Yankovic is closing out BlizzCon 2016!
The Grammy Award–winning pop parodist will be taking the stag [..]
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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 [..]
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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 am, October 14, 2016
Attention explorers from the Broken Shore to the batteground of Braxis: it’s time to discover what wonders await you at BlizzCon 2016! Unfold this year’s map and schedule, and take [..]
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7:21 pm, October 12, 2016
It’s time to gear up for BlizzCon® 2016—this year’s BlizzCon online merchandise sale has begun! From now until November 6, BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket h [..]
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7:21 am, October 6, 2016
The BlizzCon 2016 online merchandise sale for attendees and Virtual Ticket holders is now scheduled to kick off October 12!
While you wait for the store to open, check out the preview below for a sne [..]
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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 am, September 16, 2016
The Heroes of the Storm esports community has a lot to be excited about right now. Former champions MVP Black have secured a spot at BlizzCon for the first time, teams in Taiwan and ANZ are gearing up [..]
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7:21 pm, September 15, 2016
Elite esports players from across the globe will be traveling to North America next month to compete at BlizzCon Opening Week, all hoping to set themselves up for success on the BlizzCon stage on Nove [..]
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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 14, 2016
The Final Showdown
After two highly contested Heroes of the Storm qualifiers, it all comes down to this weekend. On Saturday September 17 at 11am AEST (September 16, 6 PM PDT) the top two Australia a [..]
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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 9, 2016
It’s official: The Heroes world has been flipped on its head. We’ve seen major power shifts in North America, patch notes provoking changes in drafting, and Korean teams yet again [..]
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7:21 pm, September 1, 2016
Lunaras and Tracers and Butchers, oh my! Korea stepped up to the plate this week, and swung for the fences with both new and recently updated Heroes. Auriel made her competitive circuit debut, and we [..]
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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
What a week it’s been for competitive Heroes! Germany’s gamescom event hosted this year’s second European Fall Regional, two new Battlegrounds and two new Heroes were ann [..]
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7:21 am, August 29, 2016
North America Fall Regional #2
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
September 2-310:00AMGroup StageS
September 410:00AMPlayoffs
North AmericaRegion PAX West (Hosted by ESL) Seattle, WashingtonLocation [..]
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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
Europe Fall Regional #2
Central European SUmmer Time (CEST +2)
August 17-1812:30PMGroup StageS
August 1912:30PMPlayoffs
EuropeRegion gamescom, ESL Arena. Cologne, GermanyLocation
$100,000 US [..]
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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 am, August 12, 2016
The world’s largest interactive entertainment trade fair is coming back to Cologne, Germany from August 17 - 21 this year, and Blizzard Entertainment will be there with our biggest presence [..]
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7:21 am, August 11, 2016
Teamwork is essential in Heroes of the Storm, even before you arrive on the battleground. In competitive matches, teams are first pitted against one another on the draft screen as they each attempt to [..]
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7:21 pm, August 9, 2016
Following a period of roster shuffles and surprises, the top eight teams in North America came together in Burbank, California this weekend for the first North American Regional of the Fall season. Te [..]
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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 am, August 4, 2016
Whether you’re playing with a friend or helping your team to secure an effective composition on the draft screen, knowing which heroes work together is an invaluable skill. Every hero is pow [..]
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7:21 am, August 4, 2016
Regardless of who you're playing Heroes of the Storm with and at what level, knowing which heroes work well together is an invaluable skill. All heroes are powerful in their own way, but those feature [..]
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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.
Heroes
Assassin
Support
Specialist
Warrior
C [..]
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