Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 8: A Deep Dive into New Features
Hearthstone's Season 8 has arrived, bringing exciting updates to Battlegrounds! This season introduces new heroes, minions, cards, and a revamped system sure to delight seasoned players. Let's explore the key changes.
The Big News: Trinkets!
The biggest addition is Trinkets – powerful new buffs. There are 56 Lesser Trinkets and 60 Greater Trinkets, with some offering multiple benefits. These become available on turns 6 and 9, presenting four options each time. Trinket selection is influenced by your chosen hero and your current board composition (Elementals, Dragons, Murlocs, etc.), ensuring strategic choices for all playstyles.
Meet Marin the Manager: The New Hero
Season 8 introduces Marin the Manager, a hero who provides a significant advantage: access to a Trinket one turn earlier than usual. This early advantage can be game-changing.
Roster Changes: Minions In and Out
This season sees a significant minion refresh. While 41 minions are leaving the game, 22 fan favorites return, alongside 27 brand-new minions and 2 exciting Tavern spells.
New Cards to Collect
Four new cards add to the strategic depth:
- Free Travel Winner (Tier 2): A 2/2 minion that disappears after combat, rewarding you with a Triple Reward.
- Inspiring Underdog (Tier 4): Boosts your lower-tier minions.
- Lucky Egg (Tier 5): Transforms into a Golden Tier 3 minion.
- Sun Screener (Tier 6): A 10/1 minion granting Divine Shield to your three leftmost minions and your opponent's.
Marin Resort's Treasure Hunt Event
From August 27th to September 17th, participate in the Marin Resort's Treasure Hunt event. Complete event quests to earn 14 packs, including those from Perils in Paradise and Whizbang's Workshop.
Ready to Dive In?
Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 8 is live! Download the game from the Google Play Store and experience the thrilling new additions. And don't forget to check out our other content, including our latest piece on Infinity Nikki.
