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Heroes of the Storm Adds First New Hero in Six Years

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-12 · Updated 2026-09-12 19:10 UTC
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Blizzard has officially ended the long dormancy of Heroes of the Storm by introducing Xal'atath as the first new hero since 2020, a move that signals a cautious shift away from maintenance mode. While the character arrives on the PTR this week with a September release target, future content remains contingent on player feedback.

  • According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), Xal'atath is scheduled to hit the public test realm on Monday with a full launch expected by late September, though Blizzard has explicitly stated that further revivals of the title depend on the community's reception of this single addition.

    Source: Windows Central

  • Blizzard has revived its dormant MOBA with the addition of Xal'atath, marking the first substantial content update since 2022. This move signals a potential shift away from pure maintenance mode.

    Source: PC Gamer
Based on reporting by PC Gamer and Windows Central, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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