Summary
Hearthstoneis giving away a dozen free card packs across two separate Twitch Drop campaigns to celebrate the Year of the Raptor and the launch ofInto the Emerald Dream. By watching two hours ofHearthstoneon Twitch on March 13, and another six hours between March 18 and 22, players can add tons of free cards to their collections.
The Year of the Raptor is coming toHearthstonesoon, with a big refresh to the Core set and the start its competitive year coming on March 25. The first of three expansions for the year,Into the Emerald Dream, releases at the same time, adding 145 new cards that introduce the Dark Gift and Imbue keywords, massive Wild God minions, and the Choose One mechanic to every class.
However, fans can get a bunch of free packs well before then. To celebrate the Year of the Raptor and the new expansion,Hearthstoneis holding not one, but two Twitch Drop events. By watching two hours ofHearthstoneon Twitch during theInto the Emerald DreamTheorycrafting event on March 13, players can get two packs from the new expansion. Then, during the three-day Community Days event starting March 18, watching six additional hours will net fans 10 more free packs: three from the Year of the Pegasus, three fromHearthstone’s previousThe Great Dark Beyondset, and four forInto the Emerald Dream.
How to Get Hearthstone Year of the Raptor Twitch Drops
Into the Emerald Dreamdoesn’t release until March 25, but players can open the expansion’s card packs starting March 18. Though these cards won’t be legal in any Standard or Wild decks until launch, fans can use them in the Pre-Release Tavern Brawl – a week-long mini-tournament in which each run lasts until they get six wins or three losses, with greater rewards the further they get. Each player gets one free entry into the special Tavern Brawl, with subsequent entries costing 2 Tavern Tickets for 300 gold.
March 18 also heralds a massive balance patch for cards that are staying in Standard in the Year of the Raptor, as well as buffs and reversions for some that are entering Wild. Needless to say, 2025 is going to be an exciting timeto playHearthstone.
