Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new structure for competitive Hearthstone in 2022.
The updated structure will feature a total prize pool of $3m (~£2.27m), an expanded World Championship, and a greater focus on Hearthstone’s ‘wider ecosystem’, according to a release.
The Hearthstone esports system will include two seasons in 2022. Season 1, which is set to run from February to March, will be split into three regions (Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe) and will see 48 players with a Grandmaster title competing in a shortened four-week tournament. The winner of each region will advance to the 2022 World Championship.