Game

Hearthstone

Blizzard Entertainment's digital strategy card game offers constructed play, Battlegrounds, and a cross-device player experience.

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Updated November 2, 2026

Game snapshot

Genre

Digital strategy card game

Official game description.[1]

Developer / publisher

Blizzard Entertainment

Identified as the game's publisher and operator of its official site.[1]

Monetization

Free-to-play

Card purchases are optional according to the official site.[1]

Platforms

PC, phone, and tablet

Officially listed cross-device support.[1]

Competitive modes

Ranked and Battlegrounds

Both modes are listed on the official game site.[1]

2026 China esports

Spring and summer qualifiers

The 2026 plan outlines seasonal paths toward the World Championship.[2]

Related coverage

FeatureSep 3, 2026

How Chongqing Wolves’ Bishan Home Hit 90% Occupancy in 6 Months

Six months after opening, Wolves’ Bishan home has averaged over 90% attendance, with 51% of ticket buyers coming from outside Chongqing, as the venue expands beyond KPL match days.

Developer, publisher, operator and distributor

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Tournaments

2026

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

Hearthstone Golden Chess: Chongqing 2026COMPLETED

The 2026 Chongqing stop of Hearthstone Golden Chess was a two-day Battlegrounds tournament at the Wolves Competition and Performance Center in Bishan District, with 512 participant places.

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2018

Aug 18, 2018 - Sep 1, 2018

Jakarta 2018 Asian Games EsportsCOMPLETED

Esports appeared as a six-title demonstration programme at the Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.