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The fate of countless realms hangs in the balance, and it may just be up to Orphea, Heir of Raven Court and daughter of the Raven Lord, to put a stop to her father’s dark plans. Secure a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket and aid in the battle for the Nexus, Heroes!

Available in the first major patch after BlizzCon 2018 (which runs from November 2-3,) we are upgrading the Hero collection of all BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders with our first Nexus-born Hero, Orphea!

NOTE: Orphea will not unlock for players on the PTR, but will be available when this update hits the live game servers.

In addition to unlocking the Heir of Raven Court, all BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders can sink their teeth into a set of exclusive Ne...

The only thing that’s constant in the Nexus is change. As mentioned at BlizzCon 2018, in the coming months we’re bringing you gameplay and matchmaking changes, feature updates, and a whole new way to earn experience with Boosts! Read on for more information.

Experience a New Experience… Experience:

One of our major goals with the 2019 updates is to implement gameplay changes that encourage closer matches and avoid the dreaded “snowball” effect. After careful design, implementation, and iteration, we felt that this best way to accomplish this goal was to slow down the “snowball effect” just as it starts to come into play. In short, we’re changing the way we reward players who prioritize push strategies to gain experience and power advantages. While we still want to reward players for pushing, we’re focused on removing the direct power advantage we give to these teams and will instead reward them with a strategic adv...

This week’s Heroes Brawl is Braxis Outpost! A single-lane battleground set in the Koprulu Sector, it will be up to your team to survive in the lane and take down the enemy core, without the aid of Hearthstone or their Hall of Storms. Good luck, have fun!

Rules:

• Shuffle Pick
  • Choose from one of three randomly selected Heroes before entering the battle on Braxis Outpost. Be quick about it though, you only have 30 seconds to choose!
• ARAM Rules
  • Players cannot use Hearthstone
  • Players do not heal at their starting location. (Hall of Storms)
  • Cores have no shields
• Mercenary Camps
  • Braxis Outpost features two mirrored Goliath & Raven mercenary camps.
• Be the first team to take down the enemy Core to claim victory!

We're about to release a new Heroes of the Storm patch to apply a number of balance changes and bug fixes. Read on for details.

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The winners of this year's pumpkin-carving contest have been chosen -- and they're monstrously spectacular. We'd like to thank everyone who participated this year, and we can't wait to see your mad scientist skills in action again next time around. Check out all of the creepy, incredible, and creative winning pumpkins:

Mummified Raptor Mount - "Tomb Stalker"

Raine Pye - Kemptville, ON. Canada

Our latest round of Heroic Deals offers 50% off select Heroes, and brings a fresh set of skins and mounts into the featured item rotation. Check out the Hero sales and featured items listed below, and then head in-game to add them to your collection before this offer expires on November 6.

Half-Price Heroes

Featured Skins and Mounts

The skins and mounts that we’ve added to the featured item rotation are ava...

We’ve recently released a Heroes of the Storm patch in order to address a few live bugs. Read on for details.

Bug Fixes

General

• Fixed an issue allowing players to exit D.Va’s Mech at will using custom hotkeys.

Nova’s Snipe and Genji Dashing, join us all for pumpkin smashing! With tricks, and treats, and loot galore, you’ll scream at what we have in store! So, don your costumes, play pretend… the hour is nigh for Hallow’s End!

Rules:

• Begin a match on Towers of Doom with some spooky new gameplay!
• New Event: Smashing Pumpkins
  • The Headless Horseman will travel from lane to lane dropping pumpkins for either team to smash!
  • Smashing a pumpkin will launch a pumpkin at the enemy's core, and unleash a Trick or Treat for you or your team!
    • Treats
      • Rehgar’s Bloodlust (Just for you!)
      • Tyrande’s Shadowstalk Invisibility
      • Uther’s Divine Shield (With bonus duration!)
      • Rehgar’s Ancestral Spirit
    • Tricks...

Fans of Heroes of the Storm and StarCraft II have the chance to earn in-game loot simply by tuning in to Twitch for championship esports tournaments during BlizzCon Opening Week and BlizzCon.

Guaranteed Drops

Guaranteed Drops for four hours of viewing either Heroes of the Storm or StarCraft II:

• Fans who watch Heroes of the Storm or StarCraft II for a total of four hours during BlizzCon Opening Week from Oct. 25–28 and/or BlizzCon on Nov. 2–3 will receive one Rare Loot Chest in Heroes of the Storm and the Alarak Portrait in StarCraft II.

Guaranteed Drops for eight and 12 hours of viewing Heroes of the Storm:

• Fans who watch eight hours of the HGC Finals at BlizzCon Opening Week and/or BlizzCon also will receive a Cheery Vikings Portrait in Heroes of the Storm.
• Tuning in for 12 hou...

Our latest round of Heroic Deals offers 50% off select Heroes, and brings a fresh set of skins and mounts into the featured item rotation. Check out the Hero sales and featured items listed below, and then head in-game to add them to your collection before this offer expires on October 30.

Half-Price Heroes

Featured Skins and Mounts

Assist a salty revenge-fueled pirate in his other-worldly quest to destroy the docks, or send him to a watery grave with the aid of some spectral cannonballs. This week’s Heroes Brawl is Blackheart’s Revenge, and no matter which side you take, it’s sure to be an explosive match!

Rules:

• Choose from one of three randomly selected Heroes before entering the Docks. Be quick about it though, you only have 30 seconds to choose!
• Everyone will begin the round at level 10 and will be asked to choose a Heroic Ability. No other talents will be available.
• You will either be placed on the Attacking or Defending team and will be responsible for aiding Blackheart in his quest for revenge, or preventing the destruction of the Docks
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Our newest patch, featuring Mal’Ganis, is now live! Read on for a detailed breakdown of what’s new in the Nexus.

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Our latest round of Heroic Deals offers 50% off select Heroes, and brings a fresh set of skins and mounts into the featured item rotation. Check out the Hero sales and featured items listed below, and then head in-game to add them to your collection before this offer expires on October 9.

Half-Price Heroes

Featured Skins and Mounts

The skins and mounts that we’ve added to the featured item rotation are available for gem p...

The Halloween season has finally arrived, and we’re ready to cut straight to the heart of the holiday. If you're dying to pick up a knife and hack, slash, and jab at something, you’ll be excited to hear that Blizzard's 2018 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest officially begins October 15! Unleash your magical axes, psi blades, sharpened claws, and other creative cutlery to carve up Blizzard-themed jack-o-lantern of impressive splendor. 

We’ll choose five of the grandest autumnal squash to each receive $60.00 (USD) Blizzard Balance. 

Pumpkin Submission Tips

• The winning entries will display high levels of originality, craftsmanship, and possibly humor.
• Your pumpkin must be lit up by a candle or other light source in your photo entry. You should include another photo of the pumpkin unlit.
• Pumpkins must be related to the Blizzard game universes.
• Try to take the best picture possible, as picture quality helps make a ...

This week’s Heroes Brawl is Industrial District! Slide around and slug it out in the heart of Volskaya in this Overwatch-themed, single-lane Battleground featuring lots of conveyor belts and tons of action.

Rules:

• Shuffle pick - Choose from one of three Heroes before entering the battle.
• Standard play - no talent or level restrictions.
• The first team to destroy the enemy Core wins!

Rewards:

• Complete two matches of the Industrial District Brawl to earn a Loot Chest!

Find out more about the Heroes Brawl game mode on our ...

Our latest round of Heroic Deals offers 50% off select Heroes, and brings a fresh set of skins and mounts into the featured item rotation. Check out the Hero sales and featured items listed below, and then head in-game to add them to your collection before this offer expires on October 16.

Half-Price Heroes

Featured Skins and Mounts

Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until October 15. As always, if you encounter any bugs during your PTR play sessions, please stop by the PTR Bug Report forum to let us know about your experiences.

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