Two of Blizzard’s biggest franchises are colliding. In 2025,Hearthstonewill host the Heroes ofStarcraftcrossover mini-set, bringing Zergs and Orcs together on the battlefield.
The overwhelming success ofWorld of Warcraftand its spin-offs has resulted in the demise ofthe Starcraft franchise. Still, Blizzard occasionally brings out its characters for the occasional crossover cameo.
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Starcraft fans were thrown an unexpected bone during theWarcraft 30th AnniversaryDirect, where it was revealed that characters from the franchise would appear as hero cards in the game.Heroes of Starcraft launches in January 2025.
Heroes Of Starcraft Brings Protoss, Terrans, & Zergs To Hearthstone
The Zergs are represented by Sarah Kerrigan, who uses Death Knights, Hunters, Demon Hunters, and Warlocks. Like in Starcraft, Kerrigan’s playstyle is all aboutswarming enemieswith units.
The Protoss are represented by Artanis, who uses Druids, Mages, Priests, and Rogues. Artanis can lower the cost of high-power units, making them easier to summon to the battlefield.
The Terran are represented by Jim Raynor, who uses Warriors, Paladins, and Shamans. He brings the might of Earth to bear with battle cruisers.
There’s also a Warcraft x Starcraft crossover, as Grunty, the Murloc with Terran gear from World of Warcraft, will also be appearing in Hearthstone.
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Starcraft fans have been eating well, in the most depressing way possible. Between the recent Starcraft appearanceson Game Passand the Hearthstone crossover, this is the most attention the franchise has received in a long time.
The fact that the crossover is being done is also a matter of timing, considering the most recent Hearthstone set, The Great Dark Beyond, involves sci-fi and spaceships.
This surprising level of acknowledgment of the series’ existence has given Starcraft fans hope that there could be more in the works.
After all, Microsoft now holds the reins at Activison Blizzard, and the Xbox brand is always looking for more exclusive titles.
The appearance of Starcraft, even in the most minor ways, could potentially mean that a third entry or some spin-off is in the works.Maybe Starcraft 3isn’t as far away in the universe as fans once believed.
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