Hearthstone's New Expansion Lets You Command Old Gods

Ever wanted to boss around a cosmic horror in your card game? Hearthstone's latest expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, is out now, and it's putting four Old God cards front and center for you to command.

If you're a fan of names with apostrophes jammed in at random intervals, this expansion is your dream come true. The source material jokes that the set has "a whole freakin' lot" of them — though in reality, it's just the four Old Gods, each still an absolute mouthful to pronounce.

The centerpiece here is those four Old God cards. They're the headline act of Reign of the Black Empire, giving you the chance to wield some of Hearthstone's most iconic cosmic baddies in your decks.

But that's not all the expansion brings to the table. You'll also be assembling new minions, adding a fresh layer of strategy to your matches. The combination of commanding Old Gods and building up your board with new minions should shake up how you approach your games.

For longtime Hearthstone players, Old Gods are familiar territory — but Reign of the Black Empire looks to put a new spin on them alongside the minion-assembly mechanic. Whether you're a veteran deck-builder or just jumping back in, there's plenty to dig into.

The expansion is available now, so you can dive in and start experimenting with the new cards right away. Expect the meta to shift as players figure out the best ways to pair those four Old Gods with the new minion tools.

So, will you be picking up Reign of the Black Empire and building around the Old Gods? What do you think of the new minion-assembly twist? Let us know in the comments!