What’s Playing on Battle.net: Early August 2022
He lies on the dining hall floor, savagely slain in his own home. His ten guests—each of them now suspects—all gather around his cooling corpse, eyeing one another with suspicion. Someone here . . . is a killer. Serendipitously, someone is also here to crack this case of Murder at Castle Nathria wide open. One who is prepared to give hope to the innocent and strike fear into the hearts of the guilty: the great detective, Murloc Holmes.
Don your deerstalker and aid the detective as he mrrgls his way through the investigation to discover whodunnit, howdunnit, and most importantly—whydunnit?
Every few weeks, we sample some of Battle.net’s limited-time highlights and “don’t miss” occasions to help you hit important dates and maximize each in-game moment.
Hearthstone
Unravel a mysterious Murder at Castle Nathria now
Sire Denathrius invited his friends and enemies to Revendreth to clear up those rotten rumors that he’s been hoarding anima . . . and, now, he's been found dead! It’s up to you and the detective Murloc Holmes to search locations for clues and determine which of the 10 suspects is guilty.
Rewards Track refresh
With the launch of Hearthstone’s latest expansion, the Rewards Track has refreshed with new treasures to unlock. The free Rewards Track includes packs from Murder at Castle Nathria, Standard packs, Tavern Tickets, a random Epic card, two random Legendary cards, and even more prizes.
Call of Duty
Experience the new mid-season update
Once battlegrounds for the living, Warzone and Vanguard have been swarmed by the undead and overrun by machines in Mercenaries of Fortune. Endure the Titanium Trials in Caldera, and slay hordes of zombies in Rebirth of the Dead, now in the new midseason update.
Prime Gaming members: Unlock the Full Defense Bundle for free
Get a Legendary Operator skin, a new weapon blueprint, emblem, and other exclusive cosmetics.
World of Warcraft
Now live: Shadowlands Season 4
Try out Fated Raids and a new Mythic+ dungeon rotation, along with other exciting content, in the latest update.
Jump into this week’s PvP brawl: Warsong Scramble
Warsong Gulch has always been the scene of epic capture-the-flag battles, but have you ever wondered what would happen if you could capture your enemy’s flag without your own at your base? What if each base had multiple flags? Or, what if more power boosts were added to stir things up? Discover the answers to those questions when you step into this PvP Brawl.
Get the Hood of Hungering Darkness for free with Prime Gaming
For a limited time, Amazon Prime subscribers can claim up to three transmog helms from the Blizzard Archive. This month, you can embrace the shadows and unlock the somber Hood of Hungering Darkness before our archivists return it to the beyond from whence it came on August 23.
World of Warcraft Classic
Season of Mastery: The Dread Citadel Naxxramas beckons
Floating above the Plaguelands, the necropolis known as Naxxramas serves as the seat of one of the Lich King’s most powerful officers, the dreaded Kel’Thuzad. Horrors of the past and new monsters yet to be unleashed are gathering as the King’s servants prepare their assault. Assemble other brave adventurers to take on the Citadel’s terrors, and reap the rewards that lie within.