Over the course of 10 years, competitive Hearthstone has scene a rollercoaster of success. Accordingly, the past few years have been rather downhill. Bearing this in mind, a recent announcement for Hearthstone esports 2023 reveals a downscaling of operations.
Hearthstone Esports 2023 – This the End?
Accordingly, right off the bat, Blizzard admits that this year will be ‘smaller than usual’ in their press release:
Even though the 2023 program is smaller, this year is poised to bring another exciting year of competitive Hearthstone, with players from across the globe showcasing their skills to earn prizing and join the Hall of Champions.
Credits: Blizzard Press Release
With regards to details, here are the summarized details:
- Seven Masters Tour Seasonal Championships (no prize pools!)
- Three Battlegrounds: Lobby Legends tournaments ($50,000 each)
- 2023 World Championship (no offline venue announced) – prize pool of $500,000
- Viewership – returning to Twitch
Just like that, the former $250,000 Masters Tour events have been reduced to having no prize pool at all. Accordingly, this will likely drive competitors away.
Indeed, despite the positives of returning to Twitch which could boost viewership, the reduction of support means that this upcoming year could possibly be the last unless major success is encountered.
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