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Heroes of the Storm Adds New Character After Almost Six Years

After years of waiting, Heroes of the Storm players can finally dive back into Nexus with a new hero in the latest update.

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Blizzard shocked the Heroes of the Storm community at Blizz Con 2026 with the surprise announcement that the MOBA would be received a brand-new playable characte for the first time in nearly six years. Today, Xal’atath is officially available to take into the arena.

World of Warcraft’s Xal’atath Is Available Now in Heroes of the Storm

Patch 57 has arrived in Heroes of the Storm and the Blizzard MOBA is celebrating the long-awaited addition of its 91st hero. The big patch adds World of Warcraft’s Xal’atath to the Nexus and should offer the metagame a much needed shakeup.

Xal’atath, Harbinger of the Void arrives in the game as a Ranged Assassin. Xal’atath externalizes her........

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