Summary
- Hearthstone's massive Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set, boasting 49 new cards—the largest ever—launches January 21st.
- The Mini-Set introduces class and multi-class cards representing StarCraft factions (Zerg, Protoss, Terran), integrating seamlessly with existing Hearthstone classes. For example, Zerg cards synergize with Death Knight, while Protoss cards enhance Druid gameplay.
- Purchase the complete Mini-Set for $20 (or 2500 gold), or opt for individual faction packs (Protoss, Terran, or Zerg) for $10 (or 1200 gold) each.
Hearthstone has unveiled the highly anticipated Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set, launching January 21st. This expansion features a record-breaking 49 new cards, a significant increase compared to previous Mini-Sets. The cards are divided into class-specific cards, multi-class cards tied to StarCraft factions (Zerg, Protoss, Terran), and a single neutral Legendary card. This marks a thrilling crossover between Hearthstone and Blizzard's acclaimed real-time strategy game, StarCraft. Initially teased during the Warcraft Direct on November 13th, 2024, full details have now been revealed.
The 49 cards are distributed as follows: three cards per Hearthstone class, five faction-specific cards per StarCraft race (one of which is a Legendary), and one neutral Legendary card, Grunty. A selection of cards has already been showcased, with further reveals planned throughout the week leading up to the launch.
Hearthstone Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set Release Date
- January 21st
The Zerg cards, playable with Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Hunter, and Warlock classes, focus on summoning large numbers of Zerglings and leveraging Hydralisks for damage based on swarm size. Protoss cards, designed for Druid, Mage, Priest, and Rogue, emphasize temporary and permanent mana manipulation to facilitate the deployment of powerful cards like the Carrier. Finally, Paladin, Shaman, and Warrior classes gain access to enhanced Starship mechanics from Hearthstone's The Great Dark Beyond set, including new Starship Pieces and strategies for deploying multiple Starships, even introducing a Mech-type Starship.
The expanded size of the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set reflects in its pricing. While obtainable through The Great Dark Beyond packs, players can purchase the full set for $20 (or 2500 gold), a slight increase compared to previous Mini-Sets. The all-Golden version is priced at $80 (or 12,000 gold). Alternatively, individual faction packs (Protoss, Terran, or Zerg) are available for $10 (or 1200 gold) each.
To celebrate the launch, Hearthstone is hosting two streamed events: StarCast and HearthCraft. StarCast, on January 23rd at 10 AM PST, features StarCraft legends TrumpSC and Day9 showcasing the new cards. HearthCraft, on January 24th at 9 AM PST, pits Hearthstone community creators against each other in faction-based matches and mini-games. Viewers on Twitch can earn two regular and two Golden The Great Dark Beyond packs by tuning in to these events.
