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Updates to Hearthstone The Hearthstone icon Hearthstone (formerly known as Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft 1] 2]) is a free-to-play digital collectible card game from Blizzard Entertainment. It was first announced in a presentation by Rob Pardo at the are made in the form of patches. This page lists all Hearthstone patches to date.
New patches for Hearthstone are released regularly, fixing bugs and adding new cards, card backs The Collection s Card Backs tab Some of the game s card backs Card backs are a featureSpecial attraction which allows players to replace the standard design on the reverse of their cards with alternate designs. Players can and game features. Patches for desktopa desktop is a computer clients are downloaded automatically from the Battle.net launcher prior to launching the game, and players are required to update to each new patch in order to launch Hearthstone.
Larger patches are released sparingly, adding cards and data for new expansions Expansions are major card set additions to the game of Hearthstone. Expansions introduce large amounts of cards into the game, in contrast to adventures, 1] with expansions featuring around 130-145 new cards and adventures only and adventures Choosing an adventure Game formats Each Standard year, any adventures released prior to the previous calendar year are marked as Wild format. The adventures are removed from the Shop, and players will be unable to , or more rarely major new features. Between these, smaller patches are more commonly released, fixing bugs and adding less critical content such as new card backs, alternate heroes The Heroes pane in the Shop Alternate heroes are cosmetic skins for existing classes. Each alternate hero belongs to a specific class, and provides an alternative to the default hero for that class. Alternate heroes and cards and data for Tavern Brawls.
Journey to Un`Goro
- Patch 8.0.0.18336 - 4th Apr. 2017
- A large patch, adding all data for the upcoming Journey to Un`Goro "We re almost there. Quiet down, everyone. "This is not like any of our previous expeditions. This will be far more... ambitious. We re stepping into a land of primordial wonders, infused with astonishing elemental energies. The expansion.
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Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
- Patch 7.1.1.17994 - 9th Mar. 2017
- A small patch, resolving issues from previous patch for iOSApple iOS is a proprietary mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. users.
- Patch 7.1.0.17720 - 28th Februrary 2017
- A medium patch, bringing the pre-order of Journey to Un`Goro "We re almost there. Quiet down, everyone. "This is not like any of our previous expeditions. This will be far more... ambitious. We re stepping into a land of primordial wonders, infused with astonishing elemental energies. The , preparations for the upcoming Year of the Mammoth Standard format, or Standard, is one of Hearthstone s two game formats, the other being Wild format. Standard format is intended to feature a fresher and more focused Hearthstone experience, with a limited pool of cards Standard format Standard format, or Standard, is one of Hearthstone s two game formats, the other being Wild format. Standard format is intended to feature a fresher and more focused Hearthstone experience, with a limited pool of cards rotation, several card changes Card changes are the alteration of cards from their previous designs. Hearthstone s designers prefer to avoid changing cards, but when the need arises, card changes will be implemented within patches. Normally, cards which have been , and some new Tavern Brawl cards Tavern Brawl cards are special cards only available to players when participating in a specific Tavern Brawl. They cannot be collected by players, and are not available outside of their specific Tavern Brawl events. All .
- Patch 7.0.0.15590 - 29th Nov. 2016
- A large patch, adding all data for the upcoming Mean Streets of Gadgetzan "Gadgetzan, where the gangs rule the streets; Gadgetzan, full of swindlers and cheats. Zip and sing the ring-a-ding-ding, on the mean streets of Gadgetzan! Gadgetzan, where the crime doesn t pay; Gadgetzan - but we do expansion, as well as new card backs and Tavern Brawl data.
One Night in Karazhan
- Patch 6.2.0.15300 - 8th Nov. 2016
- A small patch, adding Warden functionality.
- Patch 6.2.0.15181 - 20th Oct. 2016
- A small patch, containing several Murloc card changes, several critical bug fixes, the returning player experience Looks like someone missed you The returning player experience is a series of special quests and encounters designed to help players who have been away from Hearthstone return to the game. The experience appears to , and a number of new quests See quests which reward gold. For the spell card, see Quest (ability). A quest in Hearthstone refers to a specific action or objective that the player can perform or achieve in order .
- Patch 6.1.3.14830 - 3rd Oct. 2016
- Patch 6.1.1.14406 - 15th Sep. 2016
- A medium patch, adding the Tyrande Whisperwind "Not everyone sleeps during the night. Under the light of the moon, I truly shine, for the goddess Elune grants me strength and her power shields me from harm. I am High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind. alternate hero, the Welcome Bundle "We got the best deals anywhere!" The Welcome Bundle is a special card pack bundle available from the Shop. The bundle costs $4.99 USD/€4.99 EUR/£3.99 GBP/$59.00 MXN or equivalent, and includes 10 Classic card packs, , additional card restrictions for the Arena, some Deck Recipe The Deck Recipe interface Deck Recipes are premade card lists which players can use when creating a new deck. When creating a deck from a Deck Recipe, cards which the player does not possess can updates and three new card backs.
- Patch 6.0.0.13921 - 9th Aug. 2016
- A large patch, adding all data for the upcoming One Night in Karazhan "Your host, the great magus Medivh, invites you back to party down - with me!" "Come inside... Meet your friends at the door. We ve got a feast like you ve never seen before. Shake your stuff adventure, as well as new card backs The Collection s Card Backs tab Some of the game s card backs Card backs are a feature which allows players to replace the standard design on the reverse of their cards with alternate designs. Players can and Tavern Brawl The Tavern Brawl interface Tavern Brawl is one of Hearthstone s lighter game modes. A weekly event, a new Tavern Brawl begins each Wednesday (Thursday in Asian regions), ending the following Monday. Outside of these times, data.
Whispers of the Old Gods
- Patch 5.2.2.13807 - 26th Jul. 2016
- A small patch, containing various bug fixes.
- Patch 5.2.0.13740 - 15th Jul. 2016
- A small patch, containing a fix to a critical problem introduced with Patch 5.2.0.13619.
- Patch 5.2.0.13714 - 14th Jul. 2016
- A small patch, containing fixes to various bugs, mostly added with the previous patch.
- Patch 5.2.0.13619 - 12th Jul. 2016
- A medium patch, adding the Recruit A Friend The Recruit A Friend interface Recruit A Friend is a system for recruiting players to start playing Hearthstone, with in-game rewards for both the recruiter and recruits. Only players with less than 20 levels in system, the hero Morgl the Oracle "The power of the elements can only be mastered by the most dedicated of wills. There is one shaman whose abilities surpass all others . Hear now his words of wisdom!" - Thrall Unintelligible murloc noises] , the game mode ID Game mode ID indicates various information such as rank and name, as well as game mode and format Game mode ID is an interface system that indicates the player s current game mode, format, name, rank system, various small system changes, upcoming Tavern Brawl The Tavern Brawl interface Tavern Brawl is one of Hearthstone s lighter game modes. A weekly event, a new Tavern Brawl begins each Wednesday (Thursday in Asian regions), ending the following Monday. Outside of these times, content, and various bug fixes.
- Patch 5.0.0.13030 (also released as Patch 5.0.1.13030) - 1st Jun. 2016
- A small patch, containing various bugfixes.
- Patch 5.0.0.12574 - 24th Apr. 2016
- The largest patch to date, featuring all data for the Whispers of the Old Gods "Now I ve got a tale to tell you... of the ones from long ago. There s an evil that s been dreaming, but now it s softly screaming! From the darkness their power will grow. Their voices are expansion, all systems and interface changes for the new game formats Game formats present distinct ways to play Hearthstone. There are two main game formats: Standard and Wild. Other game formats present themselves in tournaments as tournament formats (e.g. Conquest, Last Hero Standing, Sealed Deck, Pauper, , several card changes, three new card backs, updated Deck Recipes, and various bugfixes.
The League of Explorers
- Patch 4.3.0.12266 - 14th Apr. 2016
- A small patch, adding the hero Khadgar Khadgar is an alternate hero for the Mage class in Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. Contents 1 Background 2 How to get 2.1 Previous availability 3 Functionality 4 Flavor text 5 Emotes 5.1 Unused 6 History , a new card back, an updated Paladin Deck Recipe, and various bugfixes.
- Patch 4.2.0.12051 - 14th Mar. 2016
- A large patch, adding 9 additional deck slots, Deck Recipes, the hero Lady Liadrin, and various changes to the Collection Manager, as well as data for upcoming Tavern Brawls, three new card backs, and various bugfixes.
- Patch 4.1.0.10956 - 4th Dec. 2015
- A small patch, adding data for upcoming Tavern Brawls, four new card backs, and various bugfixes.
- Patch 4.0.0.10833 - The League of Explorers - 10th Nov. 2015
- A large patch, adding all data for the The League of Explorers adventure, four new card backs, and various bugfixes.
The Grand Tournament
- Patch 3.2.0.10604 - 20th Oct. 2015
- A small patch, adding a new card back, Japanese localization, and a card change to Warsong Commander.
- Patch 3.1.0.10357 - 29th Sep. 2015
- A medium patch, adding two new card backs, data for a new Tavern Brawl, and animations for several pre-existing cards.
- Patch 3.0.0.9786 - The Grand Tournament Draws Near - 18th Aug. 2015
- A large patch, including all data for the The Grand Tournament expansion, as well as new Tavern Brawl data and other content.
Blackrock Mountain
- Patch 2.8.0.9554 - 29th Jul. 2015
- A small patch, enabling the pre-purchase of Grand Tournament card packs, and making some bug fixes.
- Patch 2.7.0.9166 - 15th Jun. 2015
- A large patch, introducing alternate heroes The Heroes pane in the Shop Alternate heroes are cosmetic skins for existing classes. Each alternate hero belongs to a specific class, and provides an alternative to the default hero for that class. Alternate heroes and the Tavern Brawl The Tavern Brawl interface Tavern Brawl is one of Hearthstone s lighter game modes. A weekly event, a new Tavern Brawl begins each Wednesday (Thursday in Asian regions), ending the following Monday. Outside of these times, game mode, and adding card back and alternate hero tabs to the Collection.
- Patch 2.6.0.8834 - 14th May 2015
- A small patch, containing bug fixes and card backs.
- Patch 2.5.0.8416 - 14th Apr. 2015
- A small patch, containing bug fixes and a new Quest. Released alongside the launch of Hearthstone for iPhonecellular phone made by Apple and Android phones.
- Patch 2.4.0.8311 - The Approach to Blackrock Mountain - 31st Mar. 2015
- A large patch, containing all card data for the upcoming Blackrock Mountain, several minor card changes and key bug fixes, and some minor systems changes.
Goblins vs Gnomes
- Patch 2.3.0.8108 - 19th Mar. 2015
- A small patch, adding 2 new card backs and the ability to pre-purchase Blackrock Mountain, as well as expanding the adventure section of the Shop interface.
- Patch 2.2.0.8036 - 26th Feb. 2015
- A small patch, containing 3 new card backs, 2 related achievements, and a new debug card.
- Patch 2.2.0.7835 - 25th Feb. 2015
- A small patch, containing various minor adjustments, including a new card back and improvements to Spectator Mode.
- Patch 2.1.0.7785 - 9th Feb. 2015
- A patch released together with a hotfix that fixes issues with the in-game friends list.
- Patch 2.1.0.7628 - 29th Jan. 2015
- A small patch, featuring a balance change to Undertaker, and various minor adjustments.
- Patch 2.0.0.7234 ⃢₀ₓ Goblins vs Gnomes Invades the Arena! - 4th Dec. 2014
- A large patch, containing all data for the Goblins vs Gnomes expansion, including around 135 new cards, and bringing with it Spectator mode, cost changes to 3 cards, minion type additions for 11 cards, a slight change to area of effect healing mechanics, and a number of bug fixes.
Curse of Naxxramas
- Patch 1.3.0.6898 - 29th Oct. 2014
- A small patch, featuring minor changes such as adding new card backs and adjusting flavor text localisations.
- Patch 1.2.0.6485 - 22nd Sep. 2014
- A medium patch, featuring two card changes and a number of bug fixes.
- Patch 1.1.0.6284 - 18th Aug. 2014
- A small patch, fixing issues on Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface 8.
- Patch 1.1.0.6187 - 6th Aug. 2014
- A small patch, adding support for Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface 8 mobile devices.
- Patch 1.1.0.6141 - 31st Jul. 2014
- A bug fix patch to fix issues with purchasing the Curse of Naxxramas Plague Quarter wing.
- Patch 1.1.0.6024 - The Necropolis Beckons - 22nd Jul. 2014
- A large patch, preparing for the releaseAnnounce of Curse of Naxxramas, adjusting several other secondary features, and making one card change and numerous bug fixes.
Initial release
- Patch 1.0.0.5834 - 30th Jun. 2014
- A small patch, featuring several bug fixes.
- Patch 1.0.0.5506 - 28th May 2014
- A small patch, featuring a minor bug fix.
- Patch 1.0.0.5435 - 21st May 2014
- A small patch, featuring several bug fixes.
- Patch 1.0.0.5314 - 8th May 2014
- A medium patch, featuring one card change, some string changes and several bug fixes.
- Patch 1.0.0.5170 - 10th Apr. 2014
- A small patch, featuring several bug fixes.
- Patch 1.0.0.4973 - 13th Mar. 2014
- A small patch, featuring several bug fixes.
Open beta
- Patch 1.0.0.4944 - 11th Mar. 2014
- A large patch, featuring two card changes, numerous bug fixes, a change to the secret mechanic, changes to the Ranked play season reset, and the addition of golden heroes, card backs The Collection s Card Backs tab Some of the game s card backs Card backs are a feature which allows players to replace the standard design on the reverse of their cards with alternate designs. Players can and the reconnection feature. The patch was followed within a few hours by the full release of Hearthstone.
Closed beta
- Patch 1.0.0.4482 - 17th Jan. 2014
- A small patch, featuring bug fixes and two Korean language card description changes.
- Patch 1.0.0.4458 - 16th Jan. 2014
- A medium patch, featuring changes to ten cards.
- Patch 1.0.0.4243 - 18th Dec. 2013
- A medium patch, featuring changes to three mage cards, and one bug fix.
- Patch 1.0.0.4217 - 10th Dec. 2013
- Patch 1.0.0.3937 - 17th Oct. 2013
- A medium patch, featuring one card change.
- Patch 1.0.0.3890 - 2nd Oct. 2013
- A large patch, featuring numerous changes to game systems, individual cards and non-gameplay elements. This patch was immediately preceded by a complete wipe of all Hearthstone account information and card collections.
- Patch 1.0.0.3749 - 30th Aug. 2013
- A small patch, mostly focusing on preparing for the EU region, in which the beta was not yet available.
Alpha
- Patch 1.0.0.3664 - 14th Aug. 2013
- A small patch, featuring naming and flavor text changes to two cards and adding 900 more localized voiceovers for heroes and minions.
- Alpha patch 2 - 12th Aug. 2013
- A large patch, featuring numerous card changes, and adding new audio and interface art.
- Patch 1.0.0.3388 - 22nd Jun. 2013
- A large patch, featuring numerous card changes, and introducing the quest system.
- Patch 1.0.0.3140 - somewhere between Apr. 13 and May 23 2013.
- A medium patch, featuring a number of card changes.
- Alpha patch - unknown date
- A list of all known changes between this patch and Patch 1.0.0.3140, possibly spanning multiple patches, and including numerous card changes.
Notes
- The developers try to release major featuresSpecial attraction in separate patches to new content such as adventures Choosing an adventure Game formats Each Standard year, any adventures released prior to the previous calendar year are marked as Wild format. The adventures are removed from the Shop, and players will be unable to and expansions Expansions are major card set additions to the game of Hearthstone. Expansions introduce large amounts of cards into the game, in contrast to adventures, 1] with expansions featuring around 130-145 new cards and adventures only , in order to reduce the risk of problems due to the changes.
Version conflicts
Each patch represents a different version of Hearthstone, incompatible with previous versions. Because of this, players using different patches cannot be matched against each other, in order to avoid version conflict and missing data during matches. This usually only happens due to using different platforms, or because a player has not logged out and updated since the new patch has been released.
While players are required to update to the latest patch as soon as it is released on their current platform, because patches are released at different times for different platforms, it is possible to update one device to a new patch while the other is not yet able to update. Once an account has been updated to a new patch, the player will not be able to access the account on any device that has not yet updated to that patch, effectively locking out all other platforms until that patch is also released for them.
Use of older versions appears to only be permitted during the rollout period, while the patch is being rolled out to each platform in turn. Once all platforms have access to the latest patch, clients with the older version will be prevented from playing until they have updated to the latest version.
The complexity of releaseAnnounce on multiple platforms can cause delays to the release of patches. Designer Dean Ayala explains, "In order to patch simultaneously on PC/Mobile there are a number of things that have to be submit and approved being we can release a new patch to the public," with the result that card changes Card changes are the alteration of cards from their previous designs. Hearthstone s designers prefer to avoid changing cards, but when the need arises, card changes will be implemented within patches. Normally, cards which have been are often postponed until the new patch is ready for all platforms.
Trivia
- As of Apr. 2016, the Whispers of the Old Gods "Now I ve got a tale to tell you... of the ones from long ago. There s an evil that s been dreaming, but now it s softly screaming! From the darkness their power will grow. Their voices are patch is the largest patch Hearthstone has ever received.