What to expect from Hearthstone esports in 2016

Three weeks on from BlizzCon, with a new Adventure Mode expansion and most of the details emerging for how Hearthstone’s renamed Championship Tour will work, a picture of how Hearthstone will evolve as an esport — both in-game and out — is starting to shape up.

In 2015, professional Hearthstone awarded players nearly $2 million dollars in prize money, with 22 major ($25,000-plus) tournaments taking place. Here’s a quick look at all of the things you need to know to keep up with pro Hearthstone in 2016.