Remember that mysterious box Blizzard teased for Hearthstone two days ago? Card enthusiasts around the world speculated for hours on end, trying to figure out what it could possibly entail. It’s time for them to put their tinfoil hats away, because Blizzard have finally shed some light on the matter. WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Well, it isn’t the tournament mode everybody has been asking for. Nope… Hearthstone will be receiving what is called Tavern Brawl in its next patch. Here’s the premise:
Tavern Brawl is a new way to play Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft!
Each week, a different Tavern Brawl will pit you head to head versus another player using exciting and unique rules. One week might feature preset decks, while another week could have you crafting a brand new Tavern Brawl deck following specific guidelines, while others might offer buffs to specific minion types—who knows!
Tavern Brawl can be found below the Play, Solo Adventures, and the Arena buttons on the main Hearthstone screen. You may have to toughen up before entering the fray—Tavern Brawl is unlocked once a player has a level 20 Hero.
The possibilities for fun inside Tavern Brawl are endless— the only thing you should expect is the unexpected!
Players will be able to take part in Tavern Brawl starting next week sometime. The mode will not be available 24/7, but rather as a timed event.
The first playable Tavern Brawl arrives in Mid-June, so get ready to pile on and knock some heads together. Brawls get plenty rowdy, so the Innkeeper will definitely need a couple of days after each one ends to get the inn all tidied up before the next brawl begins. That means Tavern Brawls are temporarily closed while the Innkeeper cleans up before a new, different brawl starts—so be sure to get a match or two in while you can!
Sounds like a nice twist to the norm. I personally would love to try it when there are preset decks, because I hate building the damn things myself.
Tavern Brawl will also be free when it first launches. Thereafter, a cost similar to that of arena will probably be implemented. Players who partake in the mode when it becomes available will earn a free card pack when they win their first game.
Lastly, the new patch will add even more heroes. Remember, these are purely cosmetic. We’ve already seen Magni Bronzebeard who will serve as an alternate portrait to the default Warrior class. Looks like there is a new Mage and Hunter on the way too.
Yeah my Warcraft knowledge is shocking, so I have no clue who they are. If I were to hazard a guess, I would say the new hunter is Sylvanas Windrunner (based purely on the bow). That may be too obvious though.
Who do you think they are? Are you excited for Tavern Brawl too?
Last Updated: June 11, 2015
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:04
Hearthstone players will be all like… BRAWLIN’
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:05
Mehrthstone
(am I doing this right @Admiral_Chief:disqus ?)
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:06
XD
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:10
If it was a funny game we could call it Mirthstone.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 11, 2015 at 11:32
GG
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:06
“Are you excited for Tavern Brawl too?” Only when the Bulls lose. Which is like every weekend. They can at least win every now and then so that my injuries can heal properly
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:09
Stormers supporters can relate, but they won’t because they’re too cool.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:11
You’ll be able to this weekend. BOOM!
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:13
I’m not a Stormers supporter ;D
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:16
Which also explains why you’re not cool. 😉
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:17
Go eat some charcoal and leave poor JJ alone
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:17
He’s already had breakfast, I think.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:17
lol fine, he suffers enough as a Sharks supporter anyway. *run*
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:17
hahaha
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:18
O_O
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:21
Give Trev one of these
http://prem1.hiboox.com/images/1412/diapo2c4647cf2ba82245d92a235897a32a0f.gif
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:26
lol
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 11, 2015 at 11:34
Bwahaha
(and it is *Trev)
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:38
Fixed long ago.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 11, 2015 at 11:38
Good, NODDY BADGE!
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 12:08
XD
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:21
F5…
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:18
I’m totally cool.
Just ask the voice in my head.
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:18
Which one, or are they all in agreement?
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:19
I’ve lost one of them since “the incident” but the other two seem to be fighting now ;P
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:16
http://media.giphy.com/media/PRQ6McRJQ4vnO/giphy.gif
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:17
XD
Loftus
June 11, 2015 at 11:19
The Bulls play rugby ? On which platform do they play? Xbox 360 or ps2 ?
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:19
iPhones
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:23
Football actually if you take into consideration how many times they kick.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:24
Soccer, you mean.
;P
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:30
Soccer? Really? I’ll have to check with Gavin
Blood Emperor Trevor
June 11, 2015 at 11:31
What would Gavin know about a sporting side that can win a trophy?
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:31
Gavin likes to poke fun at the Americans while sounding European 😉
To be perfectly fair though, it’s called sokka in South Africa.
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:32
I thought we called it diski because we’re so bad at it.
Captain JJ the_scarrrr
June 11, 2015 at 11:37
Haha.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 11, 2015 at 11:32
HAHA
Loftus
June 11, 2015 at 11:31
I don’t watch rugby but it seems to me that they need some microtransactions! hahaha
Hammersteyn
June 11, 2015 at 11:32
LOL!
FreddyBear
June 11, 2015 at 11:18
The mage is Vol’jin, the ranger should either be Sylvannas or her sister.
Martin du Toit
June 11, 2015 at 11:46
I don’t know about Vol’jin. A mage? Since when? He has always been a hunter (Shadow Hunter) in the Warcraft universe. Maybe Medivh as the mage. The feathers on the shoulders is the giveaway. I do however agree with your hunter guess. It might be Sylvanas, or one of the Windrunner sisters.
FreddyBear
June 11, 2015 at 11:58
Looks like a tusk there, and some troll ears sticking out…
QuantumStateMdT
June 11, 2015 at 12:07
Still calling it though, it’ll be Medivh 😛
Hargrim
June 11, 2015 at 12:18
You are very much correct
Hargrim
June 11, 2015 at 11:59
Alleria Windrunner – Hunter (Sylvannas’ Sister)
Medivh – Mage
Jonah Cash
June 11, 2015 at 13:30
I am not getting sucked back into this time warp zone… Yeesh it took me long to kick this habit!