Infernal Shrines Battleground Released

Blizzard has announced that a hotfix has been applied to Heroes of the Storm to bring the new Infernal Shrines battleground into the game. In addition, from August 26th to September 2nd, matchmaking game modes will be reduced to six to bring Infernal Shrines to the forefront.

• Demonic corruption threatens the Gardens of Hope. Called forth by the Shrines, Punishers prowl the battlefield, terrifying creatures that live to destroy heroes. Defeat the Shrines’ Guardians before your enemies do, and the next Punisher will fight for you; fail, and face the demon’s wrath.
  • Activate the Shrines: The Infernal Shrines periodically gather power. Activate them and prepare for a fight.
  • Defeat Guardians: Slay 30 Guardians before the enemy team to bring forth a mighty Punisher.
  • Beware the Punisher: Punishers have one of three devastating powers. Be careful, they focus on attacking heroes above all else.
• There are three kinds of Punisher that can emerge from a shrine: Arcane, Frozen, or Mortar. Use your Punisher to push against the enemy, either by joining it in battle against other heroes or by letting it buy you time to take out enemy fortifications.

Find out more on the Heroes of the Storm site.