
Heroes of the Storm Gets First New Hero in Six Years, Revealed at BlizzCon 2026
After years of silence, Heroes of the Storm is making a surprise comeback in a big way. During the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony, Blizzard President Johanna Faries announced that the beloved MOBA is receiving its first new hero in six years, sending longtime fans of the game into a frenzy. The new character, Xal'atath, was revealed to the crowd and is set to arrive later this month, giving players very little time to wait before jumping back into the Nexus.

