Hearthstone has a new way to monetize: more heroes

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft just discovered a new way to take your money.

In the digital card game, players select a hero, each one representing a different class with a unique Hero Power. Today, Blizzard announced that its adding new heroes, although they each belong to one of the old classes. For example, the only one announced so far, Magni Bronzebeard, is a warrior, just like the currently available Garrosh Hellscream. Basically, these are new skins, which have their own emotes and animations, but don’t actually change gameplay. You can buy the pack of new heroes for $10 when it’s out.

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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.