TheWoWDBBlizzCon 2026 · Day 1 · Opening ceremony
Xal'atath is coming to Heroes of the Storm: PTR September 14, live September 28
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Blizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that Xal'atath is coming to Heroes of the Storm, hitting the PTR on September 14 and releasing on September 28, the first new hero since the game entered maintenance mode in 2022.
Key facts
- Blizzard announced Xal'atath as a new Heroes of the Storm hero at the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony
- Heroes of the Storm entered maintenance mode in 2022
- Xal'atath arrives on the PTR on September 14
- Xal'atath releases on September 28
- BlizzCon attendees can test Xal'atath on the show floor all weekend
- Wowhead reports the announcement details
Blizzard announces Xal'atath for Heroes of the Storm
At the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard announced that Xal'atath is coming to Heroes of the Storm. The reveal was Blizzard's announcement, with details reported by Wowhead.
The announcement stands out because Blizzard stated in 2022 that Heroes of the Storm had officially entered maintenance mode. With this reveal, the game is receiving its first new hero since then.
Release timing and BlizzCon testing
Xal'atath will be released later this month, on September 28. Players who want an early look can try the hero on the PTR starting September 14.
BlizzCon attendees can also test Xal'atath on the show floor throughout the weekend.
Source: Wowhead: Xal'atath Coming to Heroes of the Storm Later This Month