Goblins vs Gnomes is the first expansion for the game and will introduce over 120 new goblin- and gnome-infused cards for players to add to their collections.

Goblins vs Gnomes immerses Hearthstone players in an epic rivalry between goblin engineers and their gnomish counterparts. Though wildly brilliant, these pint-size tinkerers don't always have the upper hand on the mechanical contraptions they create, and the results can be wonderfully unpredictable. The new cards coming in the expansion are filled with wild and wacky inventions as well as some faces that will be familiar to World of Warcraft and Hearthstone players.

"Goblins vs Gnomes is going to turn Hearthstone on its head," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "It introduces a ton of new cards with all-new options for decks and strategies, and we can't wait to see all the crazy combinations players come up with."

Coming this December to PC and iPad, Goblins vs Gnomes card packs will be winnable in the game's Arena mode and purchasable with in-game gold or real-money at the same price as standard card packs. Specific details on launch timing will be announced in the weeks ahead.