Build beyond your old collection.
The playable card pool for each supported era is available for deckbuilding. Bring back a favorite list or find something everyone overlooked.
Curated Windows playtest
Your old decks.
A new place
to play.
Revisit earlier Hearthstone eras with an open card pool and players who want to keep playing.
Build the decks you remember. Try the ones you never could. Help shape a small, unfinished place to play them.
Enroll Now A short application. No download or account needed.Actual interface · example Classic presets.
Before you pull up a chair
This is a playtest. Expect bugs.
The game and client are still unstable. Matches can break or end early. Gameplay, animations, connections, installation and updates may need troubleshooting. We’re looking for people who can enjoy the games, tell us clearly when something goes wrong, and come back to play again.
The reason to return
An older format.
An open card pool.
Spend your time building and playing, without collecting the cards first.
Actual interface · sample players and matchmaking data.
Find your kind of game.
Queue for Ranked or Unranked with an era deck. Supported ranked eras have their own ladders, so your standing belongs to the format you’re playing.
Actual animation · example result: 1590 to 1608.
Run it back.
Agree to a rematch and play an optional best-of-three set with the same decks. Or play one game and move on.
Who we’re inviting
People who want
to play regularly.
We’re especially interested in players who are active in Hearthstone ranked and curious about returning to earlier formats.
Your enthusiasm, availability and willingness to report a rough match matter. You don’t need a particular rank or a perfect bug report.
- You have a reason to revisit an era.
A deck, a matchup, a metagame, or simply a different pace of play.
- You can make time for actual games.
Regular sessions help us build useful matchmaking and learn from repeated play.
- You’re comfortable with an unfinished client.
Some sessions will involve updates, troubleshooting or reporting an issue.
From application to first game
How to join the playtest.
We review applications and invite players in groups. Enrollment may expand, pause or change as we learn what makes the playtest work.
- 01
Tell us a little about yourself.
Share your ranked activity, era interests, availability and Discord username.
- 02
Look out for a Discord message.
If accepted, you’ll receive an invitation to the private Local Tavern server.
- 03
Register, get set up, and play.
Registration and installation instructions are handled inside the server. There’s no need to install anything to apply.
A few things worth knowing
Questions welcome.
Why keep the playtest closed?
The game and client need patient, repeated testing. Keeping the group manageable helps us support setup problems, understand bugs and find a useful balance between matchmaking activity and a good player experience.
What do I need to play?
The playtest is for Windows PCs and requires your own supported retail Hearthstone installation. We’ll confirm the current requirements and walk accepted players through setup in Discord.
Which eras can I play?
Classic and Curse of Naxxramas are the starting formats shown here. The available eras and any preview limitations will be confirmed with your invitation. We won’t ask you to assume that every format is finished.
Can I ask questions before installing?
Absolutely. Take your time, ask about the project and scan downloads with your preferred tools if you wish. You should feel comfortable with what you’re installing. We won’t ask you to turn off your antivirus.
Does applying guarantee a place?
Applications are reviewed for fit, availability and what the playtest needs at the time. An application is not a reservation. The size and pace of admissions can change.
Ready to play?
Apply for the playtest.
If this sounds like your kind of playtest, we’d like to hear from you.
Enroll Now Apply first. Discord invitation and registration follow acceptance.