
BlizzCon 2026: Hearthstone Gets Its First New Class in Four Years with the Monk
BlizzCon 2026's Opening Ceremony delivered a major surprise for Hearthstone fans: the Monk is coming to the game as its first new class in four years. The fire-breathing panda class, rooted in Warcraft's Pandaren fantasy, was officially revealed on stage alongside a brand-new expansion called Reign of the Black Empire. The announcement marks one of the most significant additions to Hearthstone's roster since the Demon Hunter launched back in 2020, and signals a bold new direction for the long-running card game.

