Hearthstone just got its first new class in four years: Warcraft's fire-breathing panda Monk
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At the Blizzcon opening ceremony, it was revealed that Hearthstone would be getting its first new class in four years. This class is none other than the Monk, a game element that can be traced back to Warcraft 3's pandaren brewmaster. The Monk will be represented by the playable character Chen Stormstout, who will receive a full reveal next year.
Though not the most popular class in World of Warcraft, the Monk's humorous nature makes it a perfect fit for Hearthstone's cartoonish style. This announcement comes after the Evoker, making the Monk the last class from Blizzard's MMO to be featured in the card game. The upcoming expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, will continue the old god theme, featuring energetic electronic music.
The new keyword "assemble" will allow players to merge cards for powerful combinations. Reign of the Black Empire will be released on October 10, with the Monk class making its debut in March of 2027. For more updates from today's Blizzcon, check out the liveblog.
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