Hearthstone 2v2 Battle Mode to Debut in Tavern Brawl Test
Blizzard says the new Hearthstone 2v2 mode will first be tested in Tavern Brawl, with card tweaks and bans planned to handle balance issues.
Blizzard has announced that Hearthstone is getting a new 2v2 battle mode, and it will first be tested in Tavern Brawl, according to PCGamesN. No launch date for the mode was given.
The developers acknowledged that the 2v2 format presents a balance challenge. They said they plan to keep an eye on the mode and move quickly to ban overpowered strategies, and that specific card adjustments are being made for 2v2 play.
Co-op battles are not new to Hearthstone; modes such as Battleground Duos were added to the game years ago. The upcoming test continues that line of team-based play, though Blizzard has not said how long the Tavern Brawl test will run or when the mode might appear elsewhere.
Quick answers
How will Blizzard test the Hearthstone 2v2 mode?
The 2v2 battle mode will initially be tested in Tavern Brawl before any wider release.
How is Blizzard handling balance in Hearthstone 2v2?
The developers said they will monitor the mode and quickly ban overpowered strategies, with specific card adjustments being made for 2v2.