# Heroes of the Storm development resumption

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heroes-of-the-storm-development-resumption
> Updated: 2026-09-29T05:15:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

During the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony, Blizzard Entertainment announced that active development has resumed for Heroes of the Storm. Lead Game Producer James Yen stated that although the game entered an indefinite hiatus in 2022, a small group of developers has been working to bring the title back, motivated by the community.

Following this announcement, Blizzard released Xal’atath as the 91st hero, marking the first new character addition to the game in nearly six years. Xal’atath is a medium-difficulty ranged assassin utilizing Void-themed mechanics. To celebrate the launch, Blizzard offered rewards via Twitch drops and teased that further content, including a potential 92nd hero, is in development.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Blizzard adds Xal'atath to Heroes of the Storm

Blizzard Entertainment has added Xal'atath to Heroes of the Storm, the first new hero for the MOBA in nearly six years.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blizzard-adds-xalatath-to-heroes-of-the-storm

### 2026-09-17: Blizzard resumes Heroes of the Storm development

Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon 2026 that active development has resumed for Heroes of the Storm, introducing a new hero named Xal’atath.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blizzard-resumes-heroes-of-the-storm-development

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