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Hearthstone gets last Beta update?

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Hearthstone, the game everyone seems to want to play. One of the most sought after Beta Access games I’ve ever seen, it seems that Hearthstone is preparing to be let loose upon the world, but not before some rebalancing.

In the update notes, Blizzard gives signs that the game is nearing release:

Thank you so much for continuing to play, test, and give feedback on Hearthstone as the closed beta testing phase begins to draw to a close. We are monitoring card balance over time, and without your continued testing efforts, we wouldn’t have the necessary data we need in order to make changes to cards that may warrant them. This should be our last big set of balance changes; once we go live, we plan to make very few card changes, and only if they are absolutely necessary.

Last set of balance changes? Closed Beta testing drawing to a close? Does that mean that we’re almost ready for open Beta, or maybe even full release? Fantastic! I’m still going to hold out until the iPad version is released – then I’m sure it will be gaming heroin and I’ll be totally hooked. In the meantime, for those who are already lucky enough to be playing, you will experience some changes. The following cards are getting rebalanced: Unleash the Hounds, Sylvanas Windrunner, Blood Imp, Defender of Argus, Pyroblast, Dark Iron Dwarf, Abusive Sergeant, Warsong Commander, Charge and Novice Engineer.

Has your favorite card been buffed or nerfed? I know whenever MOBA rebalance champions, people go mad – I’m glad Blizzard isn’t planning on doing major rebalancing once the game is released. At least they’re using the Beta testing period for what it’s meant for; the game already looks really polished, now it’s a matter of fixing the finer details they couldn’t test in house. Yup, I think I’m officially getting excited about this game.

Last Updated: January 14, 2014

17 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief in Vegas

    January 14, 2014 at 15:06

    I still have some keys left over

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    • Her Highness the Hipster

      January 14, 2014 at 15:08

      oi you! stop trolling the innocent russians!

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        January 14, 2014 at 15:10

        XD

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      • Admiral Chief in Vegas

        January 14, 2014 at 15:11

        Nothing is innocent on teh interwebzors

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      • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

        January 14, 2014 at 15:11

        I have this sudden odd craving for Russian and Chips now.

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        • Admiral Chief in Vegas

          January 14, 2014 at 15:12

          slap slap chips, dripping with vinegar and coarse salt

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          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            January 14, 2014 at 15:16

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 14, 2014 at 15:24

            No this will really make you hungry!

          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            January 14, 2014 at 15:31

            I hate you right now 🙁

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 14, 2014 at 15:33

            hahaha I want one too man, pit stop on way home Russian and chips!

          • Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!

            January 14, 2014 at 15:34

            I think you have a great plan there

        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 14, 2014 at 15:13

          A nice russian roll with salsa and chips!

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          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 14, 2014 at 15:17

            salsa? nee man, mayo!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 14, 2014 at 15:18

            can add mayo too!

          • Admiral Chief in Vegas

            January 14, 2014 at 15:23

            salsa and mayo? yeh, I can dig it!

  2. RockMossel2014

    January 14, 2014 at 15:13

    I seriously couldn’t care less about this game. Never liked card games, virtual ones won’t be any different.

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    • ElimiNathan

      January 14, 2014 at 15:35

      You might be suprised

      Reply

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