Hearthstone returns to China: $500,000 USD prize pool and 16 qualifying players

1) In a recent announcement, Blizzard has expanded the Hearthstone esports plan for 2024, incorporating China into the Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship 2024 series. For more information, keep reading.

Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship 2024

Based on Blizzard’s announcement, there will be 16 participants in the Hearthstone World Championship 2024 instead of the previous eight. Among these 16 competitors, four will come from mainland China through qualifiers. Eight will be determined by ladder rankings, and two each will advance from the Spring and Summer Masters Tours.

Hearthstone boosts prize pool to $500,000 USD

1. Furthermore, the Hearthstone World Championship 2024’s prize money amounts to an impressive $500,000 USD, generously sponsored by both Blizzard and NetEase ThunderFire. This represents a significant boost compared to the previously-announced $350,000 USD prize pool. In contrast, each Spring and Summer Masters Tour still holds a smaller prize pool of $50,000 USD apiece.

Hearthstone World Championship 2024 prize pool

Hearthstone Masters Tour 2024 prize pool

The official and updated rules for the game’s competitive events this year can be found here.

Community responds to Hearthstone update

1. Regarding the community’s reaction, Tom “Meati” Wayland commented that the news about the update is fantastic. On the other hand, Zeddy expressed it as positive news for Hearthstone players.

To provide more background, Hearthstone recently made an announcement intending to enhance their interaction with the public. In this statement, they acknowledged the absence of a new game board in the Perils in Paradise expansion, suggested the option to choose preferred boards, and hinted at the upcoming introduction of pets. Nevertheless, there were worries from the community, among them Zeddy, regarding monetary aspects.