Hearthstone Marks 10 Years with Whizbang's Workshop Expansion

Blizzard celebrates a decade of Hearthstone, introducing nostalgic elements and fresh mechanics in the latest expansion.

Hearthstone's 10th anniversary celebrated with the launch of Whizbang's Workshop, a nostalgia-filled expansion.
Senior game designer Cora Georgiou and executive producer Nathan Lyons-Smith discuss balancing nostalgia with novelty and the future of Hearthstone.
The expansion introduces 'Miniaturize,' a new keyword, alongside a mix of nostalgic and new characters.
Hearthstone's approach to monetization with card packs highlighted as a precursor to the widespread adoption of loot boxes.
Despite industry shifts, Hearthstone continues to offer randomized card packs while expanding gameplay modes and cosmetics.