Hearthstone Grand Tournament
"Hearthstone's" newest expansion, "The Grand Tournament," has been given an official release date by Blizzard Entertainment. It will include 132 new cards. Blizzard Entertainment

Popular online card game “Hearthstone’s” newest expansion, “The Grand Tournament,” will arrive Aug. 24, publisher Blizzard Entertainment announced Wednesday. The 132-card set was unveiled at the end of July. Preorders for 50 “Grand Tournament” card packs have been available since July 29 at a cost of $49.99; their purchase gives players access to an exclusive “festive” card back, available immediately.

The preorder price is available until Aug. 24. Currently a pack of 40 “Goblins vs. Gnomes” cards costs $49.99, with “The Grand Tournament” cards likely to be around the same price, meaning prepurchase will save you around $10.

“The Grand Tournament” introduces a new map as well as an in-game mechanic called Inspire, which apparently activates every time a hero power is used.

Despite being free to play, "Hearthstone" generates $20 million in revenue for Blizzard every month thanks to in-game purchases, according to SuperData Research.

Check out the trailer for "The Grand Tournament" below. Are you excited for the new expansion? Tell us in the comments below.

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