Mechs are back in Hearthstone.

Hearthstone: The Boomsday Project preorders tracking ahead of any prior expansion

Activision Blizzard released its financial results for the second quarter of 2018, and in its report the company revealed that preorders for the next Hearthstone expansion — The Boomsday Project — are tracking further ahead at this point prior to its launch than any other Hearthstone expansion. The Boomsday Project releases for PC and mobile on August 7.

Hearthstone is free-to-play, but new expansions offer cards in preorder bundles. A pack of digital cards usually costs around $1.50, but these special offers give out packs at a value of $1 for one pack. Past preorder bundles have offered 50 packs for $50. The previous set, the Witchwood, gave 70 packs for $50. The Boomsday Project has a 50 for $50 bundle as well as 80 for $80. The $80 bundle also gives players a new hero portrait for the Warlock class, Mecha-Jaraxxus. So while you get the same card-for-money deal, the extra hero portrait is a nice bonus for fans. Also, some players will just want as big a bundle of cards as possible.

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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.