Hearthstone Unveils Monk Class and New Expansion Details
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years, the Monk, set to debut in March 2027. This follows the upcoming 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, launching October 10th. This expansion will also feature a new 'Assemble' keyword and Aberration minions.
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Hearthstone devs discuss Reign of the Black Empire, the Monk, and that one StarCraft mini-set
Hearthstone developers Nathan Lyons-Smith and Brenden Sewell discussed the upcoming expansion Reign of the Black Empire, the new Monk class debuting in March 2027, and the 'Assemble' keyword. They also touched on the new 'Journey' feature for storytelling and the possibility of future StarCraft-themed mini-sets.
BlizzCon 2026: Hearthstone invites old gods, aberrations, the Monk class, and 2v2 mode
Hearthstone is set to receive a new expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, on October 20th, introducing the 'assemble' keyword and aberration cards. The update on September 22nd will precede this with hero changes. Next year will see the addition of the Monk class and a 2v2 tavern brawl mode.
Hearthstone just got its first new class in four years: Warcraft's fire-breathing panda Monk
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years: the Monk, originating from Warcraft 3's pandaren brewmaster. The Monk class will be fully revealed next year, with the expansion Reign of the Black Empire launching October 10th and featuring a new 'assemble' keyword.
Hearthstone’s First New Class In 4 Years And A More Story-Driven Journal Are On The Way
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years, The Monk, set to arrive in March 2027. Alongside this, the game's Journal feature is being revamped into 'The Journey,' offering a more narrative-driven experience that connects expansions and game modes. The upcoming expansion, 'Reign of the Black Empire,' will also introduce a new keyword 'Assemble' and a new minion type called 'Aberrations' for Battlegrounds.
