Blizzard Entertainment has officially launched Into the Emerald Dream, the latest expansion for its digital card game Hearthstone. Now live, the expansion introduces 145 new cards and a trio of mechanics designed to explore the balance between the natural beauty of the Emerald Dream and its looming corruption.
A central setting in World of Warcraft lore, the Emerald Dream is the origin of Nature magic in Azeroth and the domain of the dragon Ysera. However, players will now contend with a growing corruption that threatens to plunge the Dream into Nightmare.
The expansion debuts two new keywords and expands an existing one:
- Imbue: Available to Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, and Shaman classes, Imbue grants players a new class-specific Hero Power the first time an Imbue card is played. Further Imbue cards upgrade this Hero Power as the match progresses.
- Dark Gifts: Featured in Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior decks, Dark Gifts enhance minions when paired with certain Discover options, offering powerful synergies for those who embrace the Nightmare.
- Choose One: Traditionally a Druid-exclusive mechanic, Choose One cards now appear across all classes for the first time. These cards allow players to select between two modes when played, adding new layers of strategy to each deck.
To accompany the expansion, a limited-time event titled Dreams and Nightmares will run from until 15 April 2025. Players can complete event-specific quests to earn experience on a unique rewards track. Each day offers a Dream daily quest, with the option to re-roll it into a more difficult—but more rewarding—Nightmare quest.
