Heroes of the Storm news » HEROES OF THE STORM IS NOW LIVE!
Following yesterday’s massive live event in London, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Heroes of the Storm has officially launched! After more than a year of Alpha and Beta testing, you can now join players from around the world as they step through the Nexus Portal for the very first time.
Whether you’re a battle-hardened Beta tester seeking information on our latest hero, or a brand new player who’s only just found out about Heroes from a friend, we’ve got something exciting in store for everyone. Be sure to dig into all of the articles and announcements below to learn how you can join the launch celebration, dig into new game content, find out what’s new in the Shop, and much more.
Additionally, if you log in to Heroes of the Storm before Saturday, June 9, you’ll automatically be rewarded with an exclusive player portrait that you can wear to help us celebrate the release of the game. Team up with a few of your closest pals and download Heroes of the Storm, for free, to start brawling in the Nexus today!
Join the Party!
| Ultimate Fan Art Contest | Launch XP Boost Event | Brawl with the Blues |
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| Enter DeviantArt's Contest for a shot at cash and prizes. | Kickstart your account with our massive XP Boost event. | Join us on Twitch to catch live Johanna gameplay. |
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| Check out the awesome projection mapping featured during the live show in London! |
News and Game Content
| New Hero: Johanna | Patch Notes: June 2, 2015 | Global Play |
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| Join the Crusade with Johanna, our latest arrival to the Nexus. | Dig into the latest set of Heroes Patch Notes. | Brawl with your friends around the world using the Global Play feature. |
| Road to BlizzCon 2015 | World of Warcraft and Hearthstone Rewards | |
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| Follow along as top Heroes teams clash to compete at BlizzCon 2015. | Unlock in-game rewards by playing Heroes, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft. |
Shop Updates
| Launch Discounts | Retail Starter Pack | Winter Veil Returns |
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| Get deep discounts on a variety of items with our Launch Sale. | Visit your local retailer to pick up the Heroes Starter Pack today | Several items and Bundle Packs have returned for a limited time. |
Technical Support Information
| Troubleshooting | Tech Support Forum | Bug Report Forum |
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| Find resolutions for more common technical issues here. | Discuss technical issues with Blizzard Tech Support here. | Find a bug while playing Heroes? Let us know about it here. |
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