Heroes of the Storm Timeline ( Real )

announcement
October 8, 2013

Heroes of the Storm Announcement

Blizzard Entertainment officially announced the development of Heroes of the Storm, a crossover multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game featuring characters from Blizzard's franchises.

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January 13, 2015

Heroes of the Storm Closed Beta Begins

The closed beta phase for Heroes of the Storm began, allowing selected players to test the game and provide feedback to the developers.

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June 2, 2015

Heroes of the Storm Official Release

Heroes of the Storm was officially released worldwide as a free-to-play game on Windows and macOS platforms.

esports
January 2016

Heroes Global Championship (HGC) Launch

Blizzard launched the Heroes Global Championship, a professional esports league for Heroes of the Storm, fostering competitive play internationally.

announcement
December 3, 2018

Heroes of the Storm Discontinued Development Announcement

Blizzard announced it would no longer produce significant content updates for Heroes of the Storm, effectively ceasing active development.

Heroes of the Storm Timeline ( Fictional )

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Before recorded history in the Nexus

The First Nexus Convergence

The creation of the Nexus, a mysterious realm that connects different universes and brings heroes together.

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Early Nexus Age

The Arrival of The Lost Vikings

Erik, Baleog, and Olaf, the Lost Vikings, find themselves trapped in the Nexus, beginning their adventures across multiple universes.

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Year 574 in the Nexus Calendar

The Battle of Blackheart's Bay

A fierce conflict erupts at Blackheart's Bay, where heroes fight to control the pirate ship Blackheart's loot and gain strategic advantage.

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Year 600 in the Nexus Calendar

The Sundering of Azshara

The ancient battlefield of Azshara becomes a battleground in the Nexus, with heroes battling to harness the power of Azshara's shattered lands.

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Year 635 in the Nexus Calendar

The Siege of Braxis Holdout

Terran and Protoss forces clash violently at Braxis Holdout, with heroes drawn into the conflict within the Nexus.

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Year 660 in the Nexus Calendar

The Liberation of Volskaya Foundry

Heroes unite to free the Volskaya Foundry from the clutches of rogue mech forces threatening the Nexus balance.

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Year 675 in the Nexus Calendar

The Fall of the Tomb of the Spider Queen

The Tomb of the Spider Queen is overrun by dark forces, heroes must band together to reclaim the area from the infestation.

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Year 700 in the Nexus Calendar

The Great Nexus Schism

A faction of heroes clashes with another over control and influence within the Nexus, creating instability and new alliances.

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Year 710 in the Nexus Calendar

The Rise of Medivh in the Nexus

Medivh, the powerful mage, emerges as a key figure within the Nexus, influencing battles and alliances with his arcane powers.

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Year 720 in the Nexus Calendar

The Final Battle at the Dragon Shire

An epic struggle at Dragon Shire determines the balance of power in the Nexus, involving many of the heroes from various realms.