Summary
Heroes of the Stormis celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way, with two free portraits, a brand-new Thrall skin in the shop, and an event where every hero is free for a limited time. From now through June 15, players who log in can add these newHeroes of the Stormportraits to their collections before trying any hero in the game.
It has officially been10 years sinceHeroes of the Stormfirst launched. Though Blizzard’s iconic crossover MOBA has been in maintenance mode for the last several years,Heroes of the Stormcontinues to receive periodic balance updates and bug fixes, keeping the game going despite the lack of new content.
Now,Heroes of the Stormis holding an exciting celebration for the major milestone. From now until the next update on June 15, fans can play every single character inHeroes of the Stormin any game mode, even if they haven’t unlocked them yet. In addition to this free hero event, players can also unlock two anniversary portraits simply by logging into the game during this time period.
If that wasn’t enough,Heroes of the Stormalso released a brand-new skin in the form of Gear Head Thrall. This never-before-seen cosmetic renders the iconicWarchief of the Horde inWorld of Warcraftas a mechanic, featuring a unique cell-shaded style not seen in any other skin. The skin can be purchased in the shop for 1500 Gems – a cash value of $15, though the currency can also be earned through gameplay.
The anniversary update also included some other fun changes, including a nostalgic makeover of the main menu and startup music. A handful of other balance adjustments and bug fixes have been made as well, including the removal of the minimum cast range for many hero abilities, such as Brightwing’s Arcane Flare, Hanzo’s Sonic Arrow, and Tychus’s Frag Grenade.
As exciting as this event is, thisHeroes of the Stormannouncement could mean the MOBA will never be getting an official revival. Many fans have been hoping Microsoft would revive the game after its acquisition of Blizzard, especially given the recentXbox Game Pass Ultimate perksHeroes of the Stormrecently received. That said, its 10th anniversary would have been the perfect time for such an announcement, so the fact it didn’t happen possibly means it never will. Even so, Blizzard did say the Classic Games team was searching the archives for other unreleasedHeroes of the Stormskins like Gear Head Thrall, so at the very least, players could see more of them in the future.
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes – June 06, 2025
New patch arrived to celebrate 10 Year Anniversary ofHeroes of the Storm! Read on for more information.
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This free-to-play online team brawler assembles a diverse cast of characters from Blizzard’s far-flung realms of science fiction and fantasy, including the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes, and challenges them to compete in epic, adrenaline-charged battles.Thrall, Kerrigan, Diablo, Arthas, Zeratul, Tyrael—they’re all here and ready to test their might in the forge of eternal combat. Who will stand with you in battle? Build and customize heroes from across every Blizzard universe to suit your play style. Team up with your friends and engage in fast-paced mayhem across battlegrounds that impact strategy and change the way you play the game.Good players win. Great ones win while dressed to kill. Distinguish yourself in battle with dozens of unique heroes, skins, and mounts, then customize your hero’s talents and choose heroic abilities.The game features an array of gameplay modes for players of every skill level, including Cooperative, in which players team up against computer-controlled opponents, and Quick Match, an accessible way to jump in and play versus others. Experienced players can also join forces against other teams of players in highly competitive, draft-style ranked play.
