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With an ever-growing collection of cards to obtain, fans will want to know when is the next Hearthstone expansion. We’re here to help, with an explanation of the upcoming expansion and its release date.
As well as that, we’ve compiled a list of all card sets from Hearthstone’s history, including mini-sets and adventures, when they were released, and what format they are available in. Check out everything you need to know about the next Hearthstone expansion and all previous releases below.
Next Hearthstone expansion release date
The next Hearthstone expansion release date is March 19. Players will be able to get stuck into the latest set of cards from 1pm ET / 6pm GMT.
If you have pre-purchased one of the expansion bundles then you can already use Corridor Sleeper in-game as an early access bonus. Colifero the Artist is also part of the set but has already been released in-game as a free log-in reward from Patch 28.6.
What is the next expansion in Hearthstone?
The next expansion in Hearthstone is Whizbang’s Workshop. Celebrating 10 years of Hearthstone, expect to see some familiar faces and throwbacks to old mechanics.
There will be 145 new cards released, along with the new Miniaturize keyword and mechanic. Check out all you need to know about the expansion in our Whizbang’s Workshop guide.
All Hearthstone card sets
There are now over 10 years’ worth of card sets in Hearthstone, with no signs of slowing down. Card set rotation was introduced to the game in 2016 to keep the game fresh and easier to pick up for new players.
Set rotation is used in Standard format, where only cards from the previous two calendar years are eligible for deck building, in addition to the Core set. In contrast, the Wild format has no restrictions on which card sets can be used for deck building.
There is also the Twist format, which replaced the Classic format in 2023. This mode has a regularly rotating format which includes curated card pools and special rulesets.
Here is every Hearthstone card set released since its launch:
Format | Year | Card Set | Type | Release Date | Collectables |
Wild | – | Legacy | Card set | March 14, 2014 | 245 |
Wild | – | Curse of Naxxramas | Adventure | July 22, 2014 | 30 |
Wild | – | Goblins vs Gnomes | Expansion | December 8, 2014 | 123 |
Wild | – | Blackrock Mountain | Adventure | April 2, 2015 | 31 |
Wild | – | The Grand Tournament | Expansion | August 24, 2015 | 132 |
Wild | – | The League of Explorers | Adventure | November 12, 2015 | 45 |
Wild | Kraken | Whispers of the Old Gods | Expansion | April 26, 2016 | 134 |
Wild | Kraken | One Night in Karazhan | Adventure | August 11, 2016 | 45 |
Wild | Kraken | Mean Streets of Gadgetzan | Expansion | December 1, 2016 | 132 |
Wild | Mammoth | Journey to Un’Goro | Expansion | April 6, 2017 | 135 |
Wild | Mammoth | Knights of the Frozen Throne | Expansion | August 10, 2017 | 135 |
Wild | Mammoth | Kobolds & Catacombs | Expansion | December 7, 2017 | 135 |
Wild | Raven | The Witchwood | Expansion | April 12, 2018 | 135 |
Wild | Raven | The Boomsday Project | Expansion | August 7, 2018 | 136 |
Wild | Raven | Rastakhan’s Rumble | Expansion | December 4, 2018 | 135 |
Wild | Dragon | Rise of Shadows | Expansion | April 9, 2019 | 136 |
Wild | Dragon | Saviors of Uldum | Expansion | August 6, 2019 | 135 |
Wild | Dragon | Descent of Dragons | Expansion | December 10, 2019 | 140 |
Wild | Dragon | Galakrond’s Awakening | Adventure | January 21, 2020 | 35 |
Wild / Twist | Dragon | Demon Hunter Initiate | Card Set | April 7, 2020 | 20 |
Wild / Twist | Phoenix | Ashes of Outland | Expansion | April 7, 2020 | 135 |
Wild / Twist | Phoenix | Scholomance Academy | Expansion | August 6, 2020 | 135 |
Wild / Twist | Phoenix | Madness at the Darkmoon Faire | Expansion | November 17, 2020 | 170 |
Wild / Twist | Phoenix | Darkmoon Races | Mini-set | January 21, 2021 | 35 |
Standard / Twist | – | Core | Card Set | March 30, 2021 | 284 |
Wild | – | Legacy | Card Set | March 30, 2021 | 180 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | Forged in the Barrens | Expansion | March 30, 2021 | 170 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | Wailing Caverns | Mini-set | June 3, 2021 | 35 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | United in Stormwind | Expansion | August 3, 2021 | 170 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | Deadmines | Mini-set | November 2, 2021 | 35 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | Fractured in Alterac Valley | Expansion | December 7, 2021 | 170 |
Wild / Twist | Gryphon | Onyxia’s Lair | Mini-set | February 15, 2022 | 35 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Voyage to the Sunken City | Expansion | April 12, 2022 | 170 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Throne of the Tides | Mini-set | June 1, 2022 | 35 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Murder at Castle Nathria | Expansion | August 2, 2022 | 170 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Maw and Disorder | Mini-set | September 27, 2022 | 35 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | March of the Lich King | Expansion | December 6, 2022 | 183 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Path of Arthas | Card Set | December 6, 2022 | 26 |
Standard / Twist | Hydra | Return to Naxxramas | Mini-set | February 14, 2023 | 38 |
Standard / Twist | Wolf | Festival of Legends | Expansion | April 11, 2023 | 183 |
Standard / Twist | Wolf | Audiopocalypse | Mini-set | May 31, 2023 | 38 |
Standard / Twist | Wolf | TITANS | Expansion | August 1, 2023 | 145 |
Wild | – | Caverns of Time | Card Set | August 31, 2023 | 114 |
Standard / Twist | Wolf | Showdown in the Badlands | Expansion | November 14, 2023 | 183 |
– | Pegasus | Whizbang’s Workshop | Expansion | March 19, 2024 | 145 |
Hearthstone expansion FAQs
How often do Hearthstone expansions come out?
Blizzard usually releases Hearthstone expansions three times a year, every four months. Smaller mini-sets are also released between expansions at varying intervals.
When did Hearthstone launch?
Hearthstone first launched on March 11, 2014. However, a closed beta began on August 26, 2013.