Blizzard adds Xal'atath to Heroes of the Storm, its first new hero in six years

At BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard announced Xal'atath, the Harbinger of the Void, as a new hero for Heroes of the Storm. She is the MOBA's first new character in nearly six years, following Hogger in December 2020. The hero costs $7.99, with in-game gold purchase planned for late November.

• Xal'atath is Heroes of the Storm's first new hero since Hogger in December 2020
• The hero costs $7.99; gold purchase is tentatively set for late November
• Blizzard said it may add more heroes depending on player response
• Twitch drops run from Sept. 28 through Oct. 5