Hearthstone reveals Battlegrounds Seeason 5

Blizzard Entertainment

8/15/2023

Season 5 comes to Hearthstone Battlegrounds on August 22nd, adding anomalies, a new hero, and new Tier 7 minions to the game.

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The Battlegrounds Tavern deviates from the norm this season when all-new Anomalies join the fray! Beginning August 22, try out the new hero Thorim, Stormlord, as well as the new Anomalies modifications, 32 new minions (plus some Tier 7 minions), and flashy new cosmetics to wear as you vie for the crown!

NEW MECHANIC: ANOMALIES

• Anomalies have made their way into the tavern, and they’re foisting wacky rules onto every game! With over 50 new anomalies—big and small—to explore, every game will feel fresh!

WELCOME THORIM, STORMLORD
• The denizens of Azeroth come together to join the gladiator competition of Hearthstone Battlegrounds. Among them is the new hero, Thorim, Stormlord, who carries the Choose Your Champion passive Hero power: at the start of the game, Discover a Tier 7 minion to get after you spend 65 gold. Strategize well and hang in there long enough to add this powerful minion to your warband!

NEW MINIONS

• The minion pool meets 32 new minions, complete with another wave of dual-type pairings, and brand-new Tier 7 minions. For more minion details, check out the announce blog here.

BIG COSMETICS

• The Clash of Thunder competition comes to the shop! Announcer Gimblo serves as bartender, with attendees like Sideshow Daryl, Scalper Tickatus, Spectator A.K.F, and many more! Cosmetics will be available in the Battlegrounds Battle Pass Bundle and in the Battlegrounds shop.