Blizzard just posted patch notes for the 34.4 update! The patch should go live tomorrow, most likely at the usual time (10 AM PT / 19:00 CET). While the main new addition is the mini-set, we have some other updates too. Here’s a summary of what’s coming in the patch:
Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set– Mini-set for Across the Timeways is getting released together with the patch. As usual, the mini-set contains 38 cards in total (with 4 Legendaries among them) for 2000 Gold or $15. The mini-set looks to be a mixed bag in terms of power level, with some very weak cards, but also some real bangers. But no matter how good it is, mini-sets are always a great buy as they give you the most value per unit of currency spent (no matter whether you’re buying it with real money or Gold).
Arena Updates – A new Arena season launches together with Patch 34.4, with an update to the drafting pool. As always, when the season changes, all of the current runs will be forcefully retired. If you have an ongoing run, you will get compensated with a Tavern Ticket (so it’s always wise to start a new run and play up to 2 loses to maximize the rewards you get). This time Taverns of Time (an Arena-exclusive set) is returning to the pool, with multiple balance changes and card reworks. Imbue cards were also removed from the Priest’s drafting pool (thank you).
New In-Game Events – Two new in-game events have been announced. One starts right after the patch launches and gives players some card packs, Epic cards, as well as two new cosmetics (End Time Card Back + Infinite coin). Then the second one drops on February 3, and it’s a very short (one week) event with two card packs, one unowned Card Back (from Year of the Gryphon/Hydra/Wolf) and a new Druid skin (Lunar Lunara) as rewards.
Shop Updates – A new “Darkmoon Treasures” has been announced, this time with a new Ysera pet as the headliner. We don’t have the price, but it’s safe to assume that it will cost the usual $158 to get all of the items (and you’re unlikely to get a pet in anything but the final roll). We also have some changes to how fast pets level up – as a reminder, pets have 4 skins (default + 3 extra) and you unlock them by doing certain in-game actions that differ between pets. However, since the progress was too slow, Blizzard decided to double the XP gain.
Bug Fixes – As always, the patch comes with a bunch of bug fixes. This time the list is pretty short (probably because of the holiday break) and we have no QoL changes.
Check out the full patch notes below:
Patch 34.4 arrives tomorrow, bringing the thrilling continuation of Across the Timeways with the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set. This update also kicks off a fresh Arena season, introduces upcoming events packed with free rewards, unveils a friendly winged green Pet, and includes some bug fixes.
Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set
Decide the fate of all timelines on January 13 with the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set! The time war that began in Across the Timeways is racing toward its final showdown between the Infinite Dragonflight and the Bronze Dragonflight at the End Time. Their apocalyptic clash is tearing through the Timeways, colliding realities and spawning unexpected new cards: never-before-seen class crossovers, ways to harness infinite power, and the return of all all major keyword mechanics from the Year of the Raptor.
Available in Across the Timeways packs or as a complete 72-card set
Mini-Set purchase options:
Normal: $14.99 or 2000 Gold
All-Golden: $69.99 or 10,000 Gold (includes a bonus Diamond Endtime Murozond!)
You can see all new cards in the official Card Library.
Arena Updates
Get ready for a blast from the past! The new Arena season brings back the Taverns of Time card set. This Arena-exclusive collection is returning with fresh updates and new time-bending surprises! With Patch 34.4, all ongoing Arena runs will end, and the new Arena season will begin.
The updated draft pool now consists of these cards:
Across the Timeways (including Echoes of the Infinite)
The Lost City of Un’Goro
Into the Emerald Dream
Caverns of Time
Taverns of Time
TITANS
Voyage to the Sunken City
Event set
Please note that Imbue has been removed from Priest drafts.
Chromie’s corrupted counterpart Morchie is at it again! She’s taken over and it’s up to you to stop her and Murozond from sending all timelines to oblivion. From January 13 – February 3, aide in the battle by completing event quests and earn these rewards:
x4 Across the Timeways Card Packs
x2 Random Epic Cards from Across the Timeways
x1 Golden Across the Timeways Card Pack
End Time Card Back
Infinite Coin
Crisis in the Timeways
The chrono crisis has reached the point where the timelines have become scrambled, converging and collapsing into what appears to be one singular conclusion. That can’t be good! From Februrary 3 – 10, do your part to save all of existence by completing event missions and claim these rewards:
x2 Across the Timeways Packs
1 Random Unowned Card Back from Year of the Gryphon, Hydra, or Wolf
Lunar Lunara Hero Skin
Ysera Lands in Darkmoon Faire Treasures
The Darkmoon Faire Treasures booth is back with a fresh batch of prizes featuring our newest Pet, Ysera, along with nine other fantastical cosmetics.
This miniature Ysera may be small, but she still dreams big! A gentle yet protective green dragon, the Ysera Pet joins you on the board and reacts to your gameplay in real time, mimicking your emotes, following your cursor as you aim a spell, and fluttering her wings with glee when you make a stellar move. You can give Ysera scratchies, play tug-of-war with her Xavius toy, and treat her to her favorite Moonberry snack. Just don’t leave her unattended for too long, because this guardian of the dream loves a good nap. When the match ends, Ysera takes you to her own original victory or defeat screen for a magical finish.
Ysera will be featured in Darkmoon Faire Treasures during these dates:
Mainland China: January 20 – February 9
All other regions: January 27 – February 17
Darkmoon Faire Treasures is our random pull system that rewards Pets, Mythic Skins, Signature cards, Hero Skins, and more. The first pull is free, and subsequent pulls require Runestones to purchase. Every pull guarantees a prize. As the prize collections in the Treasures booth rotate, prices adjust to match the value of the current items. Read more about the current value of Darkmoon Faire Treasures, as well as pull rates and odds.
Unlock Pet Skins Faster with Double XP!
We’ve heard from Hearthstone Pet owners that you love unlocking skins, and we’re making it easier than ever to get them. Each Pet has three unique skins to unlock by leveling up, and now all Pet XP is DOUBLED to help you get there faster. For Ysera, those skins are Ardenweald Ysera, Ysera of the Bronze, and Corrupted Ysera.
Pets earn XP when they see you doing things they like during a game, and every Pet has its own quirks and favorite activities that match its personality. Want to make Ysera happy and help her level up? Here’s what to do:
Cast a Nature spell
Restore Health to your hero
Play a Dragon that costs 5 or more mana
Play 3 Spells in a turn
Triple a Dragon in Battlegrounds
Pass a card to your Duos partner in Battlegrounds
Play any of the Ysera minions in non-Battlegrounds matches
Feed Ysera a Treat
Reach 10 mana crystals
Reach 10 gold in Battlegrounds
Reach Tavern Tier 6 in Battlegrounds
Win the first round of Battlegrounds combat of the match
Start a Battlegrounds game as Ysera
Bug Fixes
[Hearthstone] Fixed a text issue so Green Rafaam’s description now correctly reflects its Battlecry: Give other Rafaams in your hand and on the battlefield +2/+2.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where Bonelord Frostwhisper’s mana discount ended after Husk, Eternal Reaper’s Deathrattle triggered.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where Zilliax Deluxe 3000 did not restore Health from Lifesteal when it included Avatar Form.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a visual bug where VFX did not appear for Runi, Temporal Guardian’s effect.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where Faceless Manipulator lost action bubbles when copying a Titan.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where Golden Welcome Home! did not generate a Golden 3-Cost minion on its Deathrattle.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where Amber Warden’s Deathrattle could summon Colossal minions.
[Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where if Cease to Exist first targeted an Elusive minion and then something else, the Elusive keyword and effect visually disappeared after Rewind.
[Hearthstone] Fixed an audio bug where Corridor Sleeper was missing its Dormant Awaken voice line.
[Hearthstone] Fixed an audio bug where the Empress Alexstrasza Mythic Skin played the wrong voice line.
[Mercenaries] Fixed a bug where Chromatic Drake could not attack.
[Achievements] Fixed a bug where the “Gone but Not Forgotten” achievement did not grant two copies of the Golden Dispossessed Soul card.
A Hearthstone player and writer from Poland, Stonekeep has been in a love-hate relationship with Hearthstone since Closed Beta. Over that time, he has achieved many high Legend climbs and infinite Arena runs. He's the current admin of Hearthstone Top Decks.
