Forged in the Barrens is Hearthstone's next expansion.
Forged in the Barrens is Hearthstone's next expansion.
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Hearthstone: Forged in the Barrens interview — New core, old Warcraft zone shuffle up the tavern

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Blizzard Entertainment revealed Hearthstone‘s next expansion, Forged in the Barrens, during BlizzCon Online’s opening ceremonies on February 19. This new set looks to bring new life to card game by taking inspiration from one of World of Warcraft’s oldest and most iconic areas.

The Barrens is a huge zone that new Horde characters adventure in. The sheer size of the place means that newbie Horde characters can spend days in the Barrens, making the zone a shared experience familiar with many World of Warcraft of fans.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.