Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 12 launches December 2 with the game-changing Timewarped Tavern mechanic, bringing Bronze Dragonflight chaos and alternate timeline cards to shake up every match.
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Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 12: Tavern at the Edge of Time Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | December 2, 2025 |
| Theme | Bronze Dragonflight & time manipulation |
| New System | Timewarped Tavern (appears Turns 6 & 9) |
| New Heroes | Murozond & Time Twister Chromie |
| Removed Mechanics | Anomalies & Buddies |
| Special Event | Welcome to the Neighbourhood (Dec 3-10) |
The Timewarped Tavern Revolution
The Timewarped Tavern appears twice per game with five special alternate-timeline cards—once at Turn 6 (Minor Timewarp) and again at Turn 9 (Major Timewarp). Players purchase these powerful variants using Chronum currency that expires each turn, creating high-stakes decisions about which timeline cards to invest in.
Critical Restrictions: You can’t freeze or refresh the Timewarped Tavern, your hand and hero powers don’t function inside, and Timewarped cards only triple with their alternate versions—not regular counterparts. This forces quick strategic thinking without your usual safety nets.
New Heroes Twist Time: Murozond gets an extra Timewarped Tavern visit on Turn 8, giving him three total chances to grab premium cards. Time Twister Chromie can replace your regular Tavern with fresh Tavern Spells, adding flexibility when you’re stuck with bad options. Both heroes appear in every game for the first two weeks.
Season Pass & Rewards
The Battlegrounds Track offers Across the Timeways cosmetics including the Edge of Time Legendary Strike, 13 hero skins, and a new bartender. Season Pass holders unlock +2 hero options at game start, while Season Pass+ adds one hero re-roll per game—crucial for competitive play.
World of Warcraft Housing Event
From December 3-10, complete event quests celebrating WoW’s Housing launch to earn two Welcome Home cards, packs, tickets, and tokens. Players who build their first house in WoW: Midnight unlock the exclusive Hearth and Home card back.
Season 12 removes Buddies and Anomalies entirely, streamlining gameplay while the Timewarped Tavern adds fresh strategic depth. Whether the time-manipulation mechanic revitalizes Battlegrounds or becomes overwhelming depends on execution, but Blizzard promises this is their biggest update yet.
Check out more gaming news at TechnoSports and read official details at Hearthstone’s patch notes and Blizzard Watch’s analysis.
FAQs
Do I need to buy the Season Pass to access the Timewarped Tavern?
No, the Timewarped Tavern is available to all players—the Season Pass only provides cosmetics and hero selection advantages.
Can I save Chronum currency between Timewarped Tavern visits?
No, Chronum expires at the end of each turn like gold, so you must spend it immediately when the Timewarped Tavern appears.