Hearthstone players will be able to chill out with the Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion coming in August. The new addition will bring 135 new cards to the game and will take place in Northrend with the Lich King himself as the final boss. New cards will include "terrifying bear sharks, ridiculous geists, indigenous Tuskarr ice fisherman and the addition of runic magic".
Legendary Hero Cards will allow players to give any of the nine heroes the essence of undeath and to turn them into Death Knights. As expected, Death Knights have altered and modified abilities.
Players can take part in some of Knights of the Frozen Throne for free. The prologue, two wings with three bosses and a battle against the Lich King will all be available. Finishing the prologue will have players earn a random legendary Hero card. Each wing completed will also see players earn a card pack.
Preorders for the expansion will run $49.99 and comes complet with a bundle of 50 card packs and a special card back.
Knights of the Frozen Throne will be released in August. You can learn more on the Hearthstone site.
