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Patch 31.2.2 is releasing today with the following updates:

Hearthstone Updates 

Dev Comment: This is our last round of changes before the holiday break, so we’re aiming to keep this patch smaller and lower risk. The mini-set is also coming in the not too distant future, and we expect it to do a good job of shaking things up in its own right. Our goal with this patch was to hit the biggest outliers (per usual, considering both play experience and balance).

The following cards are being adjusted to be weaker:

Sonya Waterdancer

• Old: After you play a 1-Cost card, get a copy of it that costs (0).
• New: After you play a 1-Cost minion, get a copy of it that costs (0).
• Dev Comment: We’ve seen this happen many times before—a rogue card or deck that isn’t overly powerful outside of very high level play, but which is a problem for top legend. Sonya has been a focal point in rogue for a...

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Hotfixes

December 13, 2024

Season of Discovery

• Tarnished Undermine Real drops in Molten Core and Blackwing Lair increased to 3 per boss (was 1).
• Damaged Undermine Supply Crates cost increased to 10 (was 5), and will now always contain some of the new Ahn’Qiraj crafting reagents, Scarabs, Idols from the Ruins or an Idol from the Temple of Ahn’Qiraj.
• Using any of the world buff con...

20th Anniversary Realms: Molten Core and Onyxia's Lair Now Live

Who's ready to handle the heat? Players on new WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Realms can now leap into the fire and face off against the Firelord, Ragnaros, in Molten Core and Onyxia in her lair. As a reminder, Anniversary Realms have no buff and debuff limits, so you can feel free to use every spell you can cast in a raid.

Prepare to face the heat in Molten Core and Onyxia's Lair when you read our ...

Prepare to dive into mystery and mayhem with the newest content update in The War Within™— Siren Isle. Explore an enigmatic outdoor zone, procure new items and rewards for you and your alternate characters, engage in new campaign chapters—Dalaran epilogue and Lingering Shadows prologue to Undermine(d)—and more!

New Zone to Explore

As raging tempests batter against Siren Isle, set off on an expedition to face off against a weekly rotation of adversaries while unraveling baffling new mysteries surrounding the abandoned Kul Tiran Azerite mine.

It's up to you, intrepid adventurer, to discover the fate of those who once lived and worked here. Explore alongside goblin, earthen, and Arathi expedition teams to learn more about the "singing crystal" at Siren Isle's heart.

While batt...

Prepare to dive into mystery and mayhem with the newest content update in The War Within— Siren Isle. Explore an enigmatic outdoor zone, procure new items and rewards for you and your alternate characters, engage in new campaign chapters—the Dalaran epilogue and Lingering Shadows prologue to Undermine(d)—and more!

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Who's ready to handle the heat? Players on new WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition Realms can now leap into the fire and face off against the Firelord, Ragnaros, in Molten Core and Onyxia in her lair. As a reminder, Anniversary Realms have no buff and debuff limits, so you can feel free to use every spell you can cast in a raid.

Molten Core

Zone: Burning Steppes
Level: 60
Bosses: 10

The Molten Core ...

The undergrowth in Sanctuary is rife with creatures of the greediest inclinations. As these vermin scurry, the scarlet fur-lined bags on their backs jingle with loot ripe for the taking. Treasure Goblins are appearing in larger numbers, and it seems a hauntingly festive cheer has influenced their packs.

Starting on December 17, 10 a.m.—January 2, 10 a.m. PST, fight with your fellow wanderers across the globe to beat back the incursions of greedy mongrels for a heap of rewards. Band together with the entire Diablo IV community to reach global goblin slaying milestones, and tantalizing rewards will be yours for the taking.

While eviscerating packs of greedy goblins, don’t forget to use the Winback Booster in the Eternal Realm for an instant boost to Level 50, with included Legendary Items, powerful builds to use, and more. For more information on the Welcome Back Booster, read our blog ...

The harmony of the Four Nations has come to the frontlines in Overwatch 2! Immerse yourself in the elemental arts from Avatar: The Last Airbender in an epic collaboration that unites iconic heroes with Water, Earth, Fire, and Air bending. Whether you’re gliding through the battlefield like an Air Nomad, holding strong like the Earth Kingdom, or igniting your team’s spirit like the Fire Nation, the power of balance and unity is in your hands. From the serene strength of Zenyatta as Aang to the fierce resolve of Genji as Zuko, this limited-time event offers unforgettable ways to master the elements and bring balance to every battle.
 

Master the Elements and Bring Balance to the Battlefield 

Each skin captures the timeless legacy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, blending Overwatch’s dynamic gameplay with the enduring spirit of the elements. Unleash your inner bender with: 

• Mei as Katara – Flow into battle as the...

Our next Heroes of the Storm patch is live! Read on for more information.

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The Masters Tour World Championship is this weekend! The top point earners from this year's ladder rankings join the top finishers of the Spring and Summer Masters Tours in a showdown for their share of the $500,000 (USD) prize pool, provided by Blizzard Entertainment^® and NetEase Thunderfire! Read on for everything you need to know to enjoy the action, only on Twitch and YouTube...

Face your fears when you gather your allies to confront the Old God, C’thun in Ahn’Qiraj and the Dragons of Nightmare in the Nightmare Grove, plus more in Season of Discovery Phase 6.

Opening of the Gates

At the completion of the 48-hour war, the Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj (a 10+ player raid dungeon) and the Temple of Ahn’Qiraj (a 20+ player raid dungeon) opens, allowing players access to the dangers and treasures within. All bosses within these raid dungeons are now mandatory to defeat to complete the raid dungeon.

New Raid Difficulty System

Inside the Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj and Temple of Ahn’Qiraj players will need to decide how far they want to push their skill to earn additional rewards with an optional new system we’re calling “Descent into Madness.”  These additio...

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Season of Discovery Phase 6: Temple and Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj, and Nightmare Grove

Rally your forces! The Temple of Ahn’Qiraj, Ruins of Ahn’Qiraj, and Nightmare Grove open globally at 1:00 PST on December 6.

Face your fears when you confront the Old God, C’thun in Ahn’Qiraj, and the Dragons of Nightmare in the Nightmare Grove, but before you go charging into Ahn’Qiraj, you’ll need to begin your journey with the "Scepter...

Get ready for a season of rebellion and power in Overwatch 2 – Season 14: Hazard, packed with fresh gameplay, collectibles, and festive fun to keep you at the top of your game.

Blizzard Entertainment and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) have done it again, and it's all thanks to YOU, our dedicated Overwatch community! Thanks to your support of the 2024 “Mercy for a Cause” campaign, we’ve raised a staggering $12.3 million for BCRF— the second-largest single corporate donation ever made to the Foundation. This brings Overwatch and Blizzard's total contribution to over $25 million in life-saving breast cancer research.
 

Patch 31.2, launching tomorrow, kicks off Battlegrounds Season 9, sends an invitation to Bob’s Holiday Bash, and more!

Enter the Technotavern in Battlegrounds Season 9

On December 3, Battlegrounds Season 8 will end and Season 9 will begin. That means ratings will reset in Battlegrounds and Duos, Trinkets will be removed, and the Battlegrounds Rewards Track will switch over. All rewards that were earned on the Season 8 track, but not yet claimed, will be automatically claimed. Learn more about the upcoming Season in our ...

Cloak yourself in Sky Witch’s garb and embrace the crisp chill of night astride a Soaring Sky Fox on an escapade to seize the essence of the season’s magic.

The Sky Witch Pack* is available from the Battle.net^® or in-game Shop through March 31, 2025, and includes the Soaring Sky Fox Skyriding Mount and Ensemble Sky Witch’s Attire (Sky Witch’s Hat, Shoulders, Blouse, Gloves, Sash, Skirt, and Boots**).

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Winter has arrived at the December Trading Post*, and while things may get frosty, you'll find a variety of transmog appearances to bring you cheer. This month, cuddle up in the Ensemble: Purple Snugglefin Murloc Romper (we look forward to your onesie parades).

Mind your Tender—while the festive season brings a multitude of merriment and cheer, the fun doesn't end there. We'll be celebrating the second anniversary of the Trading Post in February with an extension to the Reward Bar during that month, allowing you to earn an additional 500 Trader's Tender through a variety of activities and expand your spending power on several selections—including previously released transmogs, mounts, pets, toys, and previous monthly rewards. 

Greetings from the StarCraft II Community Balance Council!
After several weeks of balance testing on the PTR server, we are pleased to release the final set of balance changes, including only a couple of small adjustments from the latest PTR package. We are very thankful for the entire community, who have been highly active in organizing tournaments, playing, and providing feedback on the new balance changes. We hope that the new patch will improve the state of the game and make it even more enjoyable for both players and viewers.

Early Game in Protoss versus Terran

Community Council Comment: We believe that the Energy Recharge ability has found its place in Protoss builds and has been very helpful in scouting and defending in various scenarios. With a couple of small adjustments below, we feel that the current set of Protoss and Terran changes is an overall improvement for Protoss gameplay stability in the early g...

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Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting. 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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The WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition is Now Live

Relive the World of Warcraft Classic experience with all-new fresh realms in the WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition. Join players on a whole new journey to level 60, with the first raid dungeon, Molten Core, becoming available a few weeks after launch.

Anniversary Edition realms will launch with some quality-of-life features that came later in the WoW Classic cycle, such as the Chronoboon Displacer to save your world buffs and the improved PvP Honor Ranking system. The PvP and Normal PvE realms will also progress into Burning Crusade Classic!

The Anniversary Edition realm experience wouldn't be complete without a bit of in-game engagement from us. Over the next few days, Blizzard Game Masters (GMs) will be present...