Carry out conniving plots with 135 diabolical new cards in the next
expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed digital
card game
Pre-purchase a 50-pack bundle and receive the Jewel of Lazul card
back and a random Legendary; nab the 80-pack Mega Bundle and get the
card back, a random golden Legendary, and the Madam Lazul Priest Hero—or
purchase both and get it all
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 14, 2019--
A new coalition of villains has risen to power, and Hearthstone®
players around the world get to be the bad guys in Rise of Shadows™,the next expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit
digital card game. Starting April 9, players will be able to join a
league of miscreants as they embark on Hearthstone’s first-ever
yearlong story line, with 135 dastardly new cards and some wickedly
devious new mechanics.
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Hearthstone players get to team up with the League of E.V.I.L.—a supergroup of Azeroth's most nefarious villains—in Rise of Shadows, the next expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s smash-hit digital card game. (Photo: Business Wire)
After suffering defeat at the hands of the League of Explorers,
Arch-Thief Rafaam realized that his designs on Azeroth would require
more roguery than he alone could muster. In the years since, he has
dwelled in the shadows, recruiting the greatest antagonists Hearthstone
has ever seen to join the League ofE.V.I.L.—a veritable
supergroup of villains from previous Hearthstone sets, including
King Togwaggle, Madam Lazul, the irrepressible Dr. Boom, and Hagatha the
Witch. In Rise of Shadows, these ne’er-do-wells will once again
act on their nefarious intentions, aided by Hearthstone players
looking to get their hands dirty.
In addition to their promising player cohort, the League of E.V.I.L.
also has Lackeys to boss around—1/1 minions with a variety of
diabolicalBattlecries. These low-level operatives will be
crucial in unleashing the League’s sinister Schemes: new Spells
that grow in power each turn they’re in a player’s hand. As if brains
and brawn weren’t enough,their bag of tricks also includes
callback cards that feature effects that pay homage to the Hearthstone
sets that the League of E.V.I.L.’s masterminds hail from, giving players
access to crafty new strategies.
“Hearthstone has a cast of fan-favorite villains, and it’s a
thrill to see them take center stage in Rise of Shadows,” said J.
Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “We can’t wait for
players to get in on the mayhem in this expansion, with a bunch of
sinister new cards at their disposal.”
Players looking to join the League of E.V.I.L. should watch their backs,
as they’ll likely be targeted by a mysterious crime-fighting group known
as the Defenders of Dalaran. These formidable guardians are rumored to
wield Twinspells—potent magic Spells that, once cast, generate a
copy of themselves that can be cast again on a later turn. More intel on
the Defenders of Dalaran will be shared with operatives at a later date.
Coming April 9 to Windows® and Mac® PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android™
tablets; and mobile phones, Rise of Shadows card packs will be
winnable in Hearthstone’s Arena mode, and players can purchase
them with in-game gold or real money at the same prices as Hearthstone’s
other card packs. Starting today and up until April 9 you can
pre-purchase Rise of Shadows card packs in two different bundle
options: the 50-pack pre-purchase bundle includes a random Legendary and
the Jewel of Lazul card back, while the 80-pack Mega Bundle includes a
random golden Legendary and Jewel of Lazul card back, as well as a new
playable Priest Hero—the mysterious Madam Lazul. These bundles are
available on any platform for $49.99 and $79.99, respectively—one of
each can be purchased per account.
Join the ranks of the League of E.V.I.L. and learn more at
RiseOfShadows.com.
About Hearthstone
With more than 100 million players worldwide, Hearthstone is
Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed, free-to-play digital
card game designed for novice and veteran card-slingers alike. Players
can choose from nine powerful hero classes and customize their decks
with minions, spells, and weapons based on the unique fantasy of the Warcraft®
universe. Featuring a variety of game modes ranging from epic
head-to-head duels to story-driven solo adventures, Hearthstone
offers a vibrant and rewarding experience stacked with strategy,
personality, and fun. Hearthstone is available globally for Windows and
Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android tablets; and mobile phones.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®, Hearthstone,
Overwatch®, the Warcraft, StarCraft®, and Diablo®
franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm®,
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com),
a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer
and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of
the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s
track record includes twenty-two #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company's online gaming service, Blizzard Battle.net®, is
one of the largest online-gaming services in the world, with millions of
active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
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including statements about the pricing, pre-purchase, release dates,
features, and functionality of Rise of Shadows are
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