- Hearthstone: Escape from Violet Hold expansion launches today, July 8, 2026.
- The expansion introduces 135 cards themed around a prison break, including class-specific 'Legendary Rulebreaker' minions, the new 'Prepare' keyword, Disguised minions, and Bribe cards.
- To celebrate the launch, an in-game event will run from today until July 29.
Blizzard Entertainment's *Hearthstone* has officially launched its new expansion, *Escape from Violet Hold*, today, July 8, KST. This expansion features 135 new collectible cards themed around a daring jailbreak orchestrated by Vanessa VanCleef from Azeroth's maximum security prison, the Violet Hold.
The expansion introduces unique mechanics such as the Prepare keyword, which allows players to set up explosive plays in advance, and Disguised minions, which offer flexible options to disrupt opponents' strategies. Players can choose to utilize these minions for their own benefit or send them to the opponent's side to unleash disruptive effects.2
Additionally, the expansion includes Legendary Rulebreaker minions and Bribe cards, which provide powerful effects at a cost to the opponent. The expansion aims to change the way players engage with the game, enhancing strategic depth and gameplay variety.
To celebrate the launch, an in-game event will run until July 29, encouraging players to explore the new decks and mechanics. As the Year of the Scarab continues, *Escape from Violet Hold* promises to deliver fresh experiences for both new and veteran players alike.3
“The expansion features a jailbreak theme with Vanessa VanCleef orchestrating a breakout from the Violet Hold, introducing new gameplay mechanics such as Bribe cards that offer powerful effects at a cost. An in-game event celebrating the launch will run until July 29, encouraging players to explore the new content.”
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