It has been announced that Goblins vs. Gnomes is the first expansion for Hearthstone!
Information
Release Date: December 2014
Currently Released Goblins vs. Gnomes Card List
Over 120 Cards
Goblins vs Gnomes adds over 120 new cards to the game for you to craft, win, or purchase. Source
Spectator Mode Announced
Spectator mode will be released alongside Goblins vs. Gnomes!
Alongside Goblins vs Gnomes, we’re introducing Spectator mode so you and your friends can observe each others’ explosive battles, fiery strategies, and hard-won victories. If someone on your friends list is playing and has allowed spectators (enabled by default), you can jump into your pal’s game and watch right away!
RNG Worries
In an interview with onGamers, Brian Kibler mentioned discussing the new cards with Ben Brode, and that the cards featured at BlizzCon were some of the more exciting cards and the expansion wouldn’t be focused on RNG elements. Source
Arena Pack Rewards
Ben Brode has confirmed that Classic Packs will no longer be rewarded in Arena and will be replaced by Goblins vs. Gnomes packs. Source
More information coming!
Media
Videos
Goblins vs. Gnomes Pack Design
New Game Board Image
Card Images
A ton of cards after the jump!