With Escape from Violet Hold breaking loose as Hearthstone’s next expansion, we’re teaming up with your favorite content creators to reveal all the new cards. From rule-breaking mechanics to infamous inmates, there’s plenty to get excited about. We’ve got everything you need to know to catch these card reveals.
Also, you can start claiming free rewards today and pick up plenty more as the escape unfolds. Check out the guide below (after the card reveals section) so you don’t miss a thing.
Be sure to check out the cinematic trailer for Escape from Violet Hold:
And watch the Hearthstone Design Team go in-depth on all the new cards and mechanics coming in Escape from Violet Hold:
Useful links:
DISCOVER
| Card Reveal Schedule |
| Theorycrafting, Community Days and Pre-Release Tavern Brawl |
| Rewards Guide |
Hearthstone Card Reveals with Friends!
Crew briefing starts on June 9! Vanessa VanCleef has a plan to break out of the Violet Hold, and it utilizes the skills of Azeroth’s most notorious outlaws. It’s time to get familiar with the details of this daring heist.
Across four reveals hosted by Rarran, we’re joined by two content creator guests and one developer guest per stream to walk through brand-new cards and the expansion’s rule-breaking mechanics.
Drops are enabled on Hearthstone’s Twitch and YouTube channels!
Drops
- Twitch: 1x Escape From Violet Hold pack for 15 minutes watch time
- YouTube: 1x Escape From Violet Hold Pack max for 15 minutes watch time
Shaman, Rogue, and Demon Hunter
- Hosted by Rarran with guests: Firebat & Regis Killbin
- Guest Hearthstone Developer: Ben Paulsen
- When: Tuesday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
Priest, Warrior, and Warlock
- Hosted by Rarran with guests: Talso and Brian Kibler
- Guest Hearthstone Developer: Alex Smith
- When: Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
Mage and Druid
- Hosted by Rarran with guests: Sunglitters and TrumpSC
- Guest Hearthstone Developer: Nicholas “Decktech” Weiss
- When: Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
Hunter, Paladin, and Death Knight
- Hosted by Rarran with guests: Zeddy and Blisterguy
- Guest Hearthstone Developer: Nate Kaplan
- When: Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
Special Guest Reveals
Hearthstone on Reddit
- Join the Hearthstone Reddit community as they share the first group of Neutral cards from the new expansion.
- When: June 8 at 10:30 a.m. PDT
- Where: r/Hearthstone
Hearthstone Discord
- Join the r/Hearthstone Discord and discover the remaining Neutral cards.
- When: June 10 at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Where: r/Hearthstone Discord
Final Card Reveal Stream
After four “routine inspections” hosted by Rarran, the operation escalates into a full-scale breakout plan: Regis Killbin teams up with Hearthstone Designer Edward Goodwin to reveal the remaining cards.
They’ll also take the new cards straight into gameplay, because the only thing better than seeing a Violet Hold door open is seeing what’s waiting on the other side.
Drops are enabled on Hearthstone’s Twitch and YouTube channels, so clock in, keep watch, and try not to look suspicious.
- When: Tuesday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
- Where: PlayHearthstone Twitch and YouTube
- Drops enabled:
- Twitch: 1x Escape from Violet Hold pack for 15 minutes of watch time
- YouTube: 1x Escape from Violet Hold pack for 15 minutes of watch time
Theorycrafting, Community Days and Pre-Release Tavern Brawl
Theorycrafting
The plan is out in the wild and now everyone’s trying their own version of the breakout.
Theorycrafting brings together players from across the globe, all streaming their escape attempts live with brand-new decks, questionable strategies (players need to have a minimum of 10 Escape from Violet Hold cards in their decks), and some very unexpected results.
Theorycrafting participants will stream on their own channels in these slots:
- NA/LATAM/EMEA players will play on June 25, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. PDT
- APAC players will play on June 26, 2:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. PDT
- CN players will play on June 28 4:00 p.m. - June 29 7:00 a.m. PDT
TheoryCasting
Join Escape from Violet Hold Theorycrafting and then tune into our caster desk with Raven, Sottle, Edelweiss, and Lorinda for the funniest, flashiest matches from Theorycrafting participants!
Drops enabled! Watch any stream in the Hearthstone category to earn drops.
- 2x Escape from Violet Hold packs
- 60 minutes of watch time for the first pack
- 150 minutes of total watch time for the second pack
Community Days
Trial Cards were just the start; the loot is still flowing!
Tune into any Hearthstone stream on Twitch during Community Days to earn up to eight packs from The Lost City of Un'Goro and Into the Emerald Dream and turn your favorite Trial decks into the REAL THING!
- When: June 30, 10:00 a.m. - July 4, 10:00 a.m PDT
- Category-Wide Drops enabled: 8 packs (4x Emerald Dream, 4x The Lost City of Un'Goro packs)
Pre-Release Tavern Brawl
The reveals showed the plan. Theorycrafting tested the routes. Now it’s time to run your own breakout.
Crack open the Escape from Violet Hold packs you’ve been earning, then jump into the Pre-Release Tavern Brawl where only Escape from Violet cards are allowed. Everyone gets free trial copies of all Common Escape from Violet Hold cards to start, and the biggest rule is shattered: pick a class… then build your deck with cards from ANY class and no Rune restrictions.
- When: June 30, 10:00 a.m. PDT - July 7, 10:00 a.m. PDT
Where to Find Hearthstone on Social Media
Check out Hearthstone on your favorite social media platform of choice:
- @PlayHearthstone on X
- @PlayHearthstone on Instagram
- Hearthstone on Facebook
- Hearthstone on Bluesky
- Hearthstone on YouTube
- @PlayHearthstone on Tiktok
- PlayHearthstone on Twitch
- r/hearthstone on Reddit
Escape from Violet Hold Rewards Guide
The road to Escape from Violet Hold is paved with rewards for you to claim! Beginning with Patch 35.6, you’ll be able to snag everything from free packs to Legendary cards and cosmetics.
Use this guide to track what’s available and when, so you don’t miss out on any of the goodies.
| Category | Rewards | How to Obtain | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Login Legendary | Vanessa the Ringleader Legendary Card |
Just log in! Limit one per account. After Patch 36.6, Vanessa the Ringleader will be granted upon opening your first Escape from Violet Hold pack, instead of upon login. |
Starting June 2 |
| "Prison Break" In-Game Event Rewards |
• 2x Tunneling Geomancer (Golden and regular versions) • Random Unowned Lite Hero Skin from Year of the Pegasus • 1x Escape from Violet Hold Pack • 1x Golden CATACLYSM Pack • 1x CATACLYSM Pack • 2x Tavern Tickets |
Complete event quests for “Prison Break” | June 2 -16 |
| Legendary Quest Chain Rewards |
• 1x Golden Escape from Violet Hold Pack • 1x Escape from Violet Hold Pack • 1x Golden CATACLYSM Pack • 1x CATACLYSM Pack |
Complete the Legendary Quest chain | June 9 - July 7 |
| Twitch Drops | Up to 15 packs from Escape from Violet Hold, CATACLYSM, The Lost City of Un'Goro & Into the Emerald Dream | Watch Hearthstone reveal streams or creators (see viewer's guide above) | June 9 - July 4 |
| "Lockdown!" In-Game Event Rewards |
• Dalaran Warden Maiev Rogue Hero Skin • 2x Commissary Crook (Golden and regular versions) • 2x Deadly Bribe (Golden and regular versions) • 3x Escape from Violet Hold Packs • 1x CATACLYSM Pack • 2x Tavern Tickets |
Complete event quests for “Lockdown!” | June 16 - July 7 |
| Unlock Signature Escape from Violet Hold Cards with Collector Achievements |
• 2x Signature Breakout Architect Rare Card • 2x Signature Judgment Epic Card |
Complete these "Violet Hold Legendary Collector" achievements to earn the corresponding reward: • Breakout Architect - Collect 15 different Escape from Violet Hold Legendary cards |
Starting June 30 |
| Unlock New Coin with Collector Achievement | Dalaran Coin | Complete the “I’m Putting Together a Team” achievement by collecting 135 different Escape from Violet Hold cards | Starting June 30 |
| Escape from Violet Hold Free Trial Common Cards for Pre-Release Tavern Brawl |
You can only use Escape from Violet Hold cards in the Pre-Release Tavern Brawl. To help you get started, you’ll get free trial copies of all Common cards from the set. You can also use any additional cards you open from Escape from Violet Hold packs. Please note these Escape from Violet Hold trial Common Cards are available to play for this event only and not permanently added to your collection. The cards can be obtained for your collection by opening Escape from Violet Hold packs. |
Play in Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Tavern Brawl | June 30 - July 7 |
| Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Tavern Brawl Winner Achievement Reward |
• 2x Tavern Tickets • 1x Escape from Violet Hold Pack |
Complete the achievement "Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Champion" by finishing an Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Tavern Brawl run with 6 wins |
June 30 - July 7 |
| Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Tavern Brawl Undefeated Achievement Reward | Jailbreak Brawler Card Back |
Complete the achievement "Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Pro" by going undefeated (6-0) in the Escape from Violet Hold Pre-Release Tavern Brawl |
June 30 - July 7 |
| Legend Rank Reward | Myth of the Scarab Card Back (see below) |
Complete the achievement “Myth of the Scarab” by reaching Legend rank six separate times during the Year of the Scarab across Standard and Wild. "Myth of the Scarab" is a pre-existing achievement with a new reward. If you’ve already completed it, you’ll receive the card back. |
Starting June 30 |
There are more free rewards to come once Escape from Violet Hold launches! Stay tuned for more details.
