Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire expansion launches globally
Blizzard Entertainment has released the Reign of the Black Empire expansion for digital collectible card game Hearthstone, adding new cards and mechanics.
FTMQ Gaming, written by our newsroom0 views
Blizzard Entertainment has launched the Reign of the Black Empire expansion for its digital collectible card game Hearthstone. Esports.gg and Blizzard Entertainment both confirmed that the expansion went live on October 20, 2026. The new content drop adds fresh cards, powerful Old Gods, and a new keyword mechanic called Assemble to the game. [1][3]
The release introduces new deck-building options for players on opening day. Shacknews published a collection of ten recommended decks for players to test on launch day. Additionally, games.gg released a complete event and expansion guide outlining the new features available in the update. [4][5]
Hearthstone is set in the fantasy universe created by developer and publisher Blizzard Entertainment. The franchise shares lore elements and characters with earlier strategy titles, including the 2002 real time strategy game Warcraft III Reign of Chaos. [7]
In short
- The Reign of the Black Empire expansion for Hearthstone is now live.
- The expansion introduces the Assemble mechanic and Old Gods cards.
- Blizzard Entertainment released the content on October 20, 2026.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Old Gods galore: Hearthstone’s Reign of the Black Empire expansion now live!Esports.gg, 14d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]CoD Dev Who Crunched On Black Ops 1 + 2 Reacts To Remasters Blowing Up: ‘Hard To Watch The Suits Rake In Giant Financial Windfalls From Our Old Code’Kotaku, 14d ago
- [3]Reign of the Black Empire Is Now Live!Blizzard Entertainment, 14d ago
- [4]Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire - 10 decks to try on Day 1Shacknews, 14d ago
- [5]Hearthstone Reign of the Black Empire: Full Event and Expansion Guidegames.gg, 14d ago
Background
- [6]Old Gods of Appalachia on Wikipedia
- [7]Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos on Wikipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 7 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
Related from FTMQ Gaming
Earlier reports of ours on the same people and subjects.
- Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion Dual Fusion adds dual type cardsEsports, 14d ago
- World of Warcraft Forever launches globally on 4 NovemberTop Stories, 1d ago
More in Esports
- WWE wrestler Danhausen clarifies trademark controversy involving Magic The Gathering6h ago
- Dallas Fuel sweep Team Liquid to win OWCS NA Stage 31d ago
- Paper Rex parts ways with Valorant players d4v41 and Jinggg2d ago
- USIU Africa wins inter university Call of Duty Mobile tournament in Kenya2d ago
- Gentle Mates GC Reach Valorant Game Changers Grand Final3d ago
- Rockstar collaborates with Travis Scott and Nike for GTA 6 sneakers3d ago
Get the day in one email
Reports like this one, the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning. Free, one email a day; readers can comment under every report.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.
Comments
Loading
Join the conversation
Comments are open to readers of our daily email: the top news of the last 24 hours, every morning, free. Sign up and the comment box opens.
Already on the list? Enter the same address and we will send a sign-in link.
By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Unsubscribe any time.