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

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

As a long-time Hearthstone player with hundreds of hours invested in the game, I can’t help but be thrilled by this latest update. The announcement of increased prize pools for the Masters Tour 2024 is nothing short of fantastic news for both professional and casual players alike.


The previous Masters Tour World Championship 2024 prize pool was $350,000 USD.

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

Placement
Prize
1st place$100,000 USD
2nd place$60,000 USD
3rd-4th place$40,000 USD per player
5th-6th place$30,000 USD per player
7th-8th place$30,000 USD per player
9th-12th place$20,000 USD per player
13th-16th place$15,000 USD per player

Hearthstone Masters Tour 2024 prize pool

Placement
Prize
1st place$10,000 USD
2nd place$8,000 USD
3rd-4th place$5,000 USD per player
5th-8th place$3,000 USD per player
9th-12th place$1,500 USD per player
13th-16th place$1,000 USD per player

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.

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2024-07-30 01:40

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