Deathwing Returns To Hearthstone In The Upcoming Cataclysm Expansion

Blizzard has announced the next Hearthstone update. Arriving in the free-to-play card game on March 17, the Cataclysm expansion asks the all-important question: “What would happen if Deathwing never fell?” In this expansion, Murozond destroyed the Hourglass of Time, opening a portal to a timeline where this is exactly what happened. Now Deathwing and his six Lieutenants are using the opportunity to create havoc once again.

To play this scenario out, the first-ever Deathwing Hero Card is being added to the game. New cards also include Colossal Minions and the five dragonflights. The former will aid Deathwing while the latter will fight on the side of heroes. Both make use of their own keywords, “Herald” for the Colossal minions, and “Shatter” for the five dragonflights.

Prior to the expansion drop, players can expect some free goodies and special events. To start with, simply logging into the game will earn players the Warmaster Blackhorn Legendary card. There’s also an online event, Rally the Dragonflights, which players can take part in to warn a free Legendary Ebyssian and two Signature copies of Envoy of the End. The event lasts until March 17.

As for in-game event, a two wave event has players fighting the Elemental Lords as well as Onyxia and Cho’gal to earn a selection of cards. Details on these events can be found in the patch notes.