New Warcraft Mobile Game Announced – Arclight Rumble

Blizzard announced a new Warcraft mobile game built from the ground up for mobile devices. You could argue that Hearthstone is the first actual Warcraft mobile game, but it was technically first released on PC and ported to mobile a while after its initial launch.

Arclight Rumble, because that’s how it’s called, looks to be a bit similar to a very popular mobile game Clash Royale – at least when it come to basic mechanics. You build a deck of units (called “minis), each with different powers and “mana cost” (here it’s called “gold”), then you play a game where your gold constantly regenerates and you can use it to summon minis on the map. They take over different structures that give you different bonuses, letting you summon your minis further, towers that attack enemy base/boss or gold nodes that speed up your gold gain. You also pick your main hero (“leader”) who’s physically on the battlefield, but also provides extra passives/skills to aid you in the fight.

The game will feature both PvE campaign and PvP mode.

According to the Twitch streamer Towelliee, the game is set to be released this year (2022).

Learn more about if from the official description and announcement videos below:

Cinematic Trailer

Full Reveal Event

Official Description

Warcraft Arclight Rumble is a mobile action strategy game where collectible Warcraft Minis come to life to clash in epic melee battles. Whether you choose to play in the massive single player campaign or compete head-to-head in epic PvP battles, prepare to experience the true meaning of joyful chaos!

WARCRAFT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
-Take control of an army of Minis to defeat bosses and characters from the Warcraft universe
-Play with iconic heroes like Jaina Proudmoore, Grommash Hellscream, and many more
-Defeat enemies from across the Warcraft universe in familiar and new settings
-Discover new maps and bosses as you fight your way across Azeroth

COLLECT OVER 60 WARCRAFT MINIS AND CHARACTERS
-Collect dozens of units and characters from across Azeroth
-Build armies within 5 playable families: Alliance, Horde, Beast, Undead, and Blackrock
-Unlock new skills and upgrade your minis as you level up

FAST PACED MOMENT-TO-MOMENT STRATEGIC ACTION
-Every Mini and hero you play matters when it comes to winning
-Cast spells like Blizzard and Chain Lightning to defeat your enemies and turn the tide of battle
-Exploit enemy weaknesses: deploy ranged units against flyers, or use magic against infantry
-Use your Minis’ unique powers to build a team for any opponent you come up against

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