StarCraft Mini-Set Set for Release

Hearthstone's massive Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set, boasting a record-breaking 49 new cards, launches January 21st. This expansion, revealed initially at the November 13th, 2024 Warcraft Direct, bridges the gap between Hearthstone and StarCraft, featuring class-specific and multi-class cards tied to StarCraft factions (Zerg, Protoss, Terran).

The Mini-Set's card distribution includes three cards per Hearthstone class, five faction-specific cards per StarCraft race (one of which is Legendary), and a single neutral Legendary card, Grunty. Zerg cards, playable by Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Hunter, and Warlock, emphasize summoning Zerglings and leveraging Hydralisks. Protoss cards (Druid, Mage, Priest, Rogue) focus on mana manipulation to deploy powerful units like the Carrier. Terran cards for Paladin, Shaman, and Warrior utilize the Starship mechanic from The Great Dark Beyond, introducing new Starship Pieces and strategies.

This substantial content comes at a premium. A complete Mini-Set costs $20 (2500 gold), a $5 increase over previous Mini-Sets. The all-Golden version costs $80 (12,000 gold). However, individual faction packs (Protoss, Terran, or Zerg) are available for $10 (1200 gold).

To celebrate the launch, Hearthstone hosts two streamed events:

• StarCast (January 23rd, 10 AM PST): Features StarCraft legends TrumpSC and Day9 showcasing the new cards.
• HearthCraft (January 24th, 9 AM PST): Hearthstone community creators compete in faction-based matches and mini-games.

Viewers of these Twitch streams receive four packs (two standard, two Golden The Great Dark Beyond packs) – a bonus incentive not to miss the action.