Heroes of the Storm returns at BlizzCon 2026 with new hero Xal'atath

At the BlizzCon 2026 opening, Blizzard unexpectedly announced a new hero for Heroes of the Storm: Xal'atath, Harbinger of the Void. The game has been in maintenance mode since July 2022, and the announcement sparked a surge of community activity.

• New hero is Xal'atath, Harbinger of the Void
• Game in maintenance mode since July 2022
• Announcement made at BlizzCon 2026 opening