Hearthstone has unveiled its plans to celebrate the card game's 10-year anniversary, featuring a collaboration event with World of Warcraft. During the anniversary, players can acquire complimentary cards and cosmetics in Hearthstone, as well as new collectibles in World of Warcraft, such as the Fiery Hearthsteed mount.
March 11 marks the 10th anniversary of Hearthstone's initial release. Blizzard's Warcraft-inspired card game is commemorating this milestone with an anniversary event, offering 13 brand-new cards to all players for free, along with several Twitch drops and other exciting updates in the near future.
However, the World of Warcraft community also has reason to be thrilled about Hearthstone's anniversary. From March 11 to 18, players can partake in a Hearthstone event within World of Warcraft. As per the announcement blog, fans can engage in Hearthstone matches in the game's capital cities, conquer iconic minions in special encounters, and earn unique Hearthstone rewards. Moreover, players can obtain the Fiery Hearthsteed flying mount in WoW simply by logging into Hearthstone once between March 11 and May 14.
Hearthstone's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
- February 27
- An in-game anniversary event until March 19, featuring a special Coin and golden versions of 13 new cards, including the Legendary Harth Stonebrew.
- Players will receive the normal versions of these cards for free.
- March 1
- A Twist format that spans Hearthstone's history throughout March, adding new sets to the card pools each day until everything is legal.
- March 11
- A World of Warcraft collaboration event until March 18.
- The Fiery Hearthsteed WoW mount, earned by logging into Hearthstone before May 14.
- A Legendary Quest to earn a new Hearthstone card back.
- A 30-track album of Hearthstone music is coming to Spotify, YouTube, and other music streaming services.
- Community Day Anniversary Celebration, filled with free Twitch Drops.
The specific details of the Hearthstone event in World of Warcraft are still shrouded in mystery, but players have a glimpse of the potential rewards. Enthusiasts have discovered a Hearthstone coin mount, a Sarge pet, and numerous other collectibles through datamining, including cosmetic transmog items and a 36-slot bag. More information on obtaining these collectibles will be available closer to the event.
Hearthstone has ambitious plans for the year, having announced the Year of the Pegasus, which entails a Core set update and three new expansions. Despite discontinuing the Duels game mode, the card game remains resilient as it enters its second decade of live service.