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🙌 🦑 Reign of the Black Empire launches THIS MONTH! What other October highlights are you excited for?

Hearthstone October 2026 Highlights graphic showing upcoming Reign of the Black Empire community events and expansion activities. Highlights include Theorycrafting: Devs vs Streamers with Twitch and YouTube Drops from October 6–7, the Old Gods Gauntlet from October 8–9, Community Days with Twitch Drops from October 6–10, the Pre-Release Tavern Brawl from October 13–20 using pre-purchased cards, Embark on Your Hearthstone Journey on October 13, and the launch of Reign of the Black Empire on October 20 at 10 AM PT for PC and 1 PM for mobile. Text at the bottom notes that all times shown are PDT.

Hearthstone October 2026 Highlights graphic showing upcoming October promotions and events. Highlights include a weekly free gift on Battle.net that resets every Tuesday at 10 AM PDT, the Tavern Pass, The War of Old & New event on October 6 featuring new event cards, the Reign of the Black Empire Event beginning October 20 with packs and additional rewards, and the Mythic Y'Shaarj cosmetic arriving October 23. Text at the bottom notes that purchases may include random items.

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📜 The Journey is coming to Hearthstone on October 20! youtu.be/P7XscZNhfRE Go behind the scenes with our devs to see how The Journey will bring Hearthstone's stories, quests, and events together in one evolving experience. Plus, get a sneak peek at the upcoming 2v2 Tavern Brawl!

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⚔️ It’s the FINAL SHOWDOWN! The fate of Azeroth hangs in the balance. 🌀 Yogg-Saron vs 👁️ C'Thun Who deserves to rule? #OldGodsTournament

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🔗 Click the link below to learn all about Patch 36.6.3 and the changes coming to Standard and Battlegrounds! hearthstone.blizzard.com/news/24303864

Hearthstone art for Windpeak Wyrm showing a long red-and-green serpentine dragon bursting through torn parchment. The wyrm has bright blue eyes, large horns, green whiskers, and a scaled body curving across the scene against a bright blue sky background. Gear motifs decorate the corners of the parchment-style frame.

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🐙 👀 The Old Gods didn't always work the way they do now. www.reddit.com/r/hearthston... From Y'Shaarj's early design to how Mastermind Yogg-Saron chooses its actions, learn more about the expansion's most sinister cards!

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Tomorrow's balance update is all about fine-tuning while we prepare for Reign of the Black Empire! 🐉 Wyrms get a little less scary 🧑‍🍳 The Scullery becomes less infested 🐙 Aberrations get brought down a notch or two

Hearthstone patch 36.6.3 Standard balance changes graphic showing Infest the Scullery and Windpeak Wyrm highlighted with red glow effects to indicate nerfs. The patch number 36.6.3 appears at the top above a Standard mode balance icon on a Hearthstone-style wooden background.

Hearthstone Battlegrounds patch 36.6.3 balance changes graphic showing Quilboar, Elemental, Pirate, Mech, and Undead minion types highlighted with green glow effects to indicate buffs, alongside Dark Paradox, Hopebringer, Holy Vanguard, and Young Murk-Eye. On the right, the Aberration minion type is highlighted with a red glow effect to indicate a nerf, alongside Expert Aviator and Sewer Escapee. Along the bottom, Ship Master Eudora and Eternal Tycoon are marked as added with green plus icons, while Briarback Drummer is marked as removed with a red minus icon. The patch number 36.6.3 appears at the top above a Battlegrounds crown icon.

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🔊 The rave continues! 🎶 🎮 twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 youtube.com/Hearthstone Let the Old Gods sway you with their wicked beats and join the rave before it ends at 4 PM PT!

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Only one spot remains in the championship. Who are you backing? 👁️ C'Thun or Y'Shaarj? 🔥 #OldGodsTournament

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🐙 THE OLD GODS DEMAND YOU GET IN HERE AND VIBE WITH THEM! 🎶 🎮 twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 youtube.com/Hearthstone

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😈 RAFAAM HAS RETURNED (but only for a limited time)! Progress you've made towards acquiring him from the previous run has not reset, so make sure to snag him before time RUNS OUT! ⌛

Hearthstone graphic for Darkmoon Faire Treasures showing multiple Rafaam-themed cards arranged around Timethief Rafaam in the center. Surrounding cards include Tiny Rafaam, Green Rafaam, Archmage Rafaam, Giant Rafaam, Mindflayer Rafaam, Calamitous Rafaam, Warchief Rafaam, Explorer Rafaam, and Murloc Rafaam. Large text at the bottom reads "BEHOLD! Rafaam Returns!" on a dark green background.

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😈 🔥 The minions of chaos and unadulterated evil are already queueing up for some DOOM! Are you going to be beating down the doors when they open tomorrow at 8 AM PT?

Hearthstone Tentacle Rave graphic showing a massive dark stone temple glowing with red energy and runic symbols. Large neon-red text at the top reads "Tentacle Rave" with "Sep 30 8 AM PT" below. Silhouetted figures with tentacles and raised arms gather in front of the temple entrance, while beams of red light shoot into the sky from within the structure against a purple dusk background.

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🦑 🤔 Ever wondered how a Hearthstone expansion comes together? youtu.be/YYhatWPdcc4 Go behind the scenes with our devs and discover how Reign of the Black Empire evolved from concept to reality. 💬 What's the coolest thing you learned? Let us know in the comments!

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The first round begins! 🌀 Yogg-Saron vs. N'Zoth! 🦑 Tell us who you're backing in the comments! #OldGodsTournament

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 28/09/2026

Did you know that the Old Gods can be quite demanding? Before the rave even starts, these divas have a long list of dressing room demands. 😒 💅

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🦑 🎶 TENTACLE RAVE 🎶 🦑 📅 September 30 | 8 AM - 4 PM PT 🐙 THE VIBES WILL BE OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🔥

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 28/09/2026

The whispers have begun. Declare your allegiance and join us throughout the week as we crown the ultimate Old God! 🌀 Yogg-Saron 🦑 N'Zoth 👁️ C'Thun 🔥 Y'Shaarj Which Old God are you backing and why? #OldGodsTournament

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 26/09/2026

🤖 🏹 Hunter is loading up with powerful Mechs! There's only one question... do we still SMORC?

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 25/09/2026

🏹 👀 Join Brian Kibler, Raven, and Reqvam as they discuss the Hunter card reveals with our devs, Stephen Chang and Steve Rubin, NOW! 🎮 twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 youtube.com/Hearthstone

A Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire pre-release Hunter Card Reveal graphic showing host Raven in the center, guests Brian Kibler and Reqvam at the top left and right, and Hearthstone developers Stephen Chang and Steve Rubin at the bottom left and right. The Hunter class icon appears in the center with text reading "Now Live!" Twitch and YouTube Drops Enabled icons appear at the bottom on a green and purple background with a glowing eye-shaped portal.

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 25/09/2026

M.O.T.H.E.R. + Bat Mask + Earthen Drake = Ranks Gained! 🏆 💪 Have you given this deck a try? Let us know how it's worked out for you in the comments!

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 25/09/2026

🐻 Druid is bringing some seriously powerful Beasts... and they're about to double in strength! Tomorrow is our final card reveal stream, so drop a 🏹 in the comments if you're excited to see what Hunter has in store!

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🐻 👀 Powerful Beasts are being revealed on stream right NOW! 🎮 twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 youtube.com/Hearthstone Tune in to see Redbeard, Raven, and NoHandsGamer react along with our devs Sage Georgiou and Nicholas Weiss!

A Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire pre-release Druid Card Reveal graphic showing host Raven in the center, guests Redbeard and NoHandsGamer at the top left and right, and Hearthstone developers Sage Georgiou and Nicholas Weiss at the bottom left and right. The Druid class icon appears in the center with text reading "Now Live!" Twitch and YouTube Drops Enabled icons appear at the bottom on a green arcane background with a glowing eye-shaped portal.

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☠️ 💪 We revealed Ammunae last week, can you guess what else is coming to Druid? We've shown you the Deathrattle synergies, are we cheating out more mana? Building beastly creatures? Summoning a million little happy trees? Tune in to our 2 PM PT livestream later today to find out!

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🐙 GET READY FOR A RAVE LIKE NO OTHER! 🦑 📅 September 30 | 8 AM - 4 PM PT The bass is deep, the whispers are louder, and the Old Gods are about to take the stage. Which one will steal the show? 🔥

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☀️ Harness the power of the sun with Rajh! Assemble a powerful Hero Power and fight back against the Old Gods when Reign of the Black Empire launches on October 20. Missed the reveal? Watch the full card reveal livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/rwdEbnj...

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 23/09/2026

✨ 🛡️ Paladin is bringing the Light to the battlefield with powerful Holy spells and minions! Stay tuned, because tomorrow Druid joins the fray.

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🌟 🛡️ The Light shines extra bright today because Paladin reveals are LIVE! 🎮 twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 youtube.com/Hearthstone Join Raven, Edelweiss, and Dekkster as they break down the newest cards alongside Hearthstone devs Cora Georgiou and Ben Paulsen!

A Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire pre-release Paladin Card Reveal graphic showing host Raven in the center, guests Edelweiss and Dekkster at the top left and right, and Hearthstone developers Cora Georgiou and Ben Paulsen at the bottom left and right. The Paladin class icon appears in the center with text reading "Now Live!" Twitch and YouTube Drops Enabled icons appear at the bottom on a green arcane background with a glowing eye-shaped portal.

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 23/09/2026

🧙‍♂️ Mage is slingin' spells and assembling their way to victory with these new cards! Tune in to our stream tomorrow to see what Paladin is bringing to the table.

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 22/09/2026

🧙‍♂️ 🙌 Mage card reveals are happening NOW, don't miss out! 🎮 www.twitch.tv/playhearthst... 📺 www.youtube.com/Hearthstone

A Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire pre-release Mage Card Reveal graphic showing host Raven in the center, guests Frodan and McBanterFace at the top left and right, and Hearthstone developers Lucas Waitkuweit and Edward Goodwin at the bottom left and right. The Mage class icon appears in the center with text reading "Now Live!" Twitch and YouTube Drops Enabled icons appear at the bottom on a green arcane background with a glowing eye-shaped portal.

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 22/09/2026

🧙‍♂️ 🙌 Who's hyped for Mage card reveals?! Tune in tomorrow to watch Frodan, Raven, and McBanterFace join Hearthstone developers Lucas Waitkuweit and Edward Goodwin for a magical card reveal stream!

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🪄 + ⚔️ = ? Did we give enough clues today? Who do you think we are revealing tomorrow?

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🛡️ Battlecry: Gain how much armor?! 🤯 Turn armor into value with these new Reign of the Black Empire Warrior cards that summon massive Golems, draw cards, and power up your hero. ⚔️

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⚔️ 🔨 Use Archaedas to forge a powerful weapon capable of casting spells! Which spells are you hoping to infuse into the Hammer of Archaedas?

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🙌 The Titans are coming, and they mean business! Will you align with them in their mission to rid Azeroth of the Old Gods, or listen to the maddening whispers and help spread corruption? 😈 👀

Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire lore graphic explaining Titan scale. Text describes the Titans as godlike beings who traveled the cosmos, brought order to Azeroth, and forged mighty constructs and Watchers from Ulduar. A size comparison at the bottom shows a Titan on the left, a Keeper in the center labeled as between one-half and three-quarters the size of a Titan, and a Human on the right labeled as approximately the height of a Titan's head. The graphic is displayed on a parchment-style background with Titan architecture sketched behind the figures.

Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire lore graphic explaining the return of the Titans. Text states that the rise of the Black Empire threatened everything and that the Titans have returned to confront the Old Gods at the height of their power. The upper artwork panel shows several Titans led by Aman'Thul at the center, while the lower panel depicts the Black Empire with towering orange eyes looming over a dark landscape filled with tentacles and ancient structures. The graphic is presented on a parchment-style background.

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Hearthstone @hearthstone.blizzard.com · 19/09/2026

💪 The Titans are back, and with cards that pack a powerful punch! Make sure to tune in to our Twitch and YouTube channels this Tuesday-Friday at 2 PM PT to watch the Titan-forged Card Reveals and stay locked in to our socials for recaps!

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😼 Mr. Bigglesworth has mastered the art of being cute AND dangerous.

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🙌 ☠️ Let the corruption of N'Zoth seep in by summoning as many Deathrattle minions as you can!

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🧠 Plan your turns wisely, cast powerful rituals, and unleash the full power of Kith'ix! 😈

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🌊 Command the tides with Neptulon, Lord of Tides! Create an unstoppable Elemental army and watch as you wash away your opponents' HP.

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🔥 Become a true master of the elements with these new Shaman cards coming on October 20!

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