2024-12-10

• Updated to Hearthstone version 31.2.0.213490 (contributed by Endefx)

2024-12-03 (2)

• Fixed an issue where spurious hero choices would appear for players without the season pass in Battlegrounds.

2024-12-03

• Updated to Hearthstone version 31.2.0.212197 (contributed by Endefx)
• The game startup sequence is now fully narrated (contributed by Endefx)
• Added support for the reroll mechanic in Battlegrounds. On the hero choice screen, press R to reroll the current hero, shift+R to reroll without confirmation, A to find out how many tokens you have. (Contributed by Endefx)

2024-11-04

• Updated to Hearthstone version 31.0.0.210640

2024-10-31

• Added support for the Great Dark Beyond pre-release tavern brawl (contributed by Endefx)
• Event weekly quests that are not yet active will now be properly read as such (contributed by Endefx)

2024-10-29

• Updated to Hearthstone version 31.0.0.210009 (contributed by Endefx)

Note that the new pre-release tavern brawl is not currently accessible. Support should be added in the next few days.

2024-10-13

• Players in China are now able to access the in-game shop (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed some inaccessible popups that were appearing for Chinese players (contributed by Endefx)

2024-10-10

• Updated to Hearthstone version 30.6.0.208591 (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed a bug that locked some players out of the arena (contributed by Endefx)

2024-09-10

• Updated to Hearthstone version 30.4.0.206605 (contributed by Endefx)

2024-08-21

• Fixed a hang caused by viewing the leaderboard while choosing a trinket in Battlegrounds (contributed by Endefx)

2024-08-20

• Updated to Hearthstone version 30.2.0.205267 (contributed by Endefx)
• It is now possible to read the cost of a minion on the board (contributed by Endefx)
• Added support for the new trinkets mechanic in Battlegrounds. While playing, press Q to view your trinkets, Shift+Q to view those of your opponent (contributed by Endefx)

2024-07-16

• Updated to Hearthstone version 30.0.0.203120 (contributed by Endefx)
• Improvements for the mod's handling of locations (all contributed by Endefx):
• • When a location is reopened or destroyed, this will now be narrated
• • When the opponent or spectated player plays a location, the full text is now read (the behavior now matches other card types)

2024-06-18

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.6.0.201392

2024-06-17

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.6.0.201108 (contributed by Endefx)
• The Dungeon Run and Monster Hunt adventures are now accessible (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue where health changes to heroes in Twist were not being reflected properly (contributed by Endefx)

2024-06-01

• Implemented full support for the "Whizbang’s Heroes" season in Twist (contributed by Endefx)
• The Battlegrounds rewards track is now accessible (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• You can now challenge your friends to tavern brawls (contributed by Mazen)
• On the tavern brawl screen, more information will now be provided such as your number of wins in the current brawl and the time until it ends (contributed by Mazen)

2024-05-17

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.4.0.199503

2024-05-14

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.4.0.198933 (contributed by Endefx)

2024-04-16

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.2.0.198037 (contributed by Endefx)
• Players who have achieved the Legend rank can now read the rank of their opponent (contributed by Endefx)

Note: the newly launched Battlegrounds Duos mode is not accessible at this time.

2024-03-15

• Added support for upcoming Zilliax Deluxe 3000 and Splendiferous Whizbang cards (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed a bug preventing dynamically updating card names from being read, which made the "Say my Name" tavern brawl unplayable (contributed by Endefx)
• The remaining turns in play of objectives and paladin auras will now be announced (contributed by Endefx)
• When a paladin aura or objective leaves play, this will now be announced (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed a bug that caused an erroneous hero death announcement when a hero card was played (contributed by Endefx)

2024-03-11

• Updated to Hearthstone version 29.0.0.195635 (contributed by Endefx)
• When queueing for a match, you can now press space to announce the time you've spent in the queue as well as the estimated remaining time (contributed by Mazen)
• It is now possible to interact with recent players in the social panel (contributed by Endefx)

2024-02-02

• If an item in the shop can be bought for either gold or runestones, both options will now be offered (contributed by Endefx)
• Changed keyboard input handling to be more responsive and fixed an issue where modifier keys would have to be held longer than usual to be registered (contributed by Endefx)
• Resolved more instances of the issue causing cards to be read as "UNKNOWN ENTITY [cardType=INVALID]" (contributed by Endefx)
• In Battlegrounds, effects such as frozen and darkmoon tickets will now be read on tavern spells (contributed by Endefx)

2024-01-24

• Updated to Hearthstone version 28.4.0.192896

2024-01-18

• Updated to Hearthstone version 28.4.0.192412 (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue where multi-class cards would be read as neutral in some contexts (contributed by Endefx)
• Added a shortcut (T) to quickly access tavern brawl from the main menu (contributed by Endefx)

2023-12-24

• Updated HearthstoneAccess to support the new player experience (contributed by Endefx)
• Added support for the new catchup packs (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue that prevented players from entering the arena for the first time (contributed by Endefx)
• Added partial support for the tavern brawl mode (contributed by Endefx)

Known issue: HearthstoneAccess may lock up just after completing the apprenticeship. Restart the client to resolve this.

2023-12-09

• Updated the shop implementation for Hearthstone 28.2. Note that the shop layout has been completely redesigned, and now reflects the tabbed structure shown on- screen. (contributed by Endefx)

2023-12-06

• Updated to Hearthstone version 28.2.0.190416 (contributed by Endefx)
• Added support for the tavern spells mechanic in Battlegrounds (contributed by Endefx)

Warning! This update has introduced several major changes to the game. As a result, the shop will be temporarily inaccessible until we can account for the redesign. In addition, the new player experience has been completely revamped. If you are still in the apprentice ranks, we recommend not to install this mod version as none of the new ui is accessible at this time.

2023-11-13

• Implemented the mass pack opening feature. To start, select a pack on the pack opening screen and press space. (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue where trying to open a pack that is locked, for example when it is part of a preorder, would cause a nonsensical string to be spoken (contributed by Endefx)
• The pack opening screen will once again automatically close after all packs have been opened (contributed by Endefx)

2023-11-09 (2)

• Updated to Hearthstone version 28.0.0.189384 (contributed by Endefx)

2023-11-09

• Disabled an inaccessible class unlock popup that recently started appearing for some players (contributed by Endefx)

2023-11-07

• Updated to Hearthstone version 28.0.0.189017 (contributed by Endefx)
• When reading your opponent's mana during gameplay, their current mana count will now be read along with the total amount (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-10-30

• Added accessibility for the new Hearthstone tutorial (contributed by Endefx)

Note: the skip tutorial button is currently inaccessible.

2023-10-17

• Updated to Hearthstone version 27.6.0.187190 (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue with choose one rewards where it was possible to claim an item that was already part of the player's collection, leading to unpredictable behavior (contributed by Endefx)

Warning! Blizzard has completely rewritten the Hearthstone tutorial in this version. If you are a new player, please wait for us to make it accessible with the mod.

2023-09-19 (2)

• Fixed a regression in Battlegrounds where pressing the O key would erroneously announce that there are no anomalies (contributed by Endefx)

2023-09-19

• Updated to Hearthstone version 27.4.0.185749 (contributed by Endefx)
• Added support for anomalies in traditional Hearthstone modes. The O key can be used to read them during gameplay. (contributed by Endefx)
• Added accessibility for the Battlegrounds collection manager. This currently supports hero skins, bartenders and strikes. (contributed by Endefx)

2023-09-06

• Updated to Hearthstone version 27.2.2.185054

2023-09-02

• When editing a deck in the collection manager, it is now possible to craft or disenchant the currently focused card by pressing Shift+Enter (contributed by Endefx)
• Restored the ability to change the format of a deck in the collection manager (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue in Battlegrounds where your final place would not be read in friendly matches and while spectating (contributed by Endefx)

2023-08-22

• Updated to Hearthstone version 27.2.0.183876 (contributed by Endefx)
• When using the T key to forge a card, this will now be correctly announced as forging (contributed by Yncat)
• When discovering a card, it is now possible to hide the discover interface using the tab key and inspect the game board (contributed by Endefx)
• Added an option to record textual logs of traditional Hearthstone games. Once enabled, the logs will be saved in a directory called "battle logs" found in the main Hearthstone directory (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Added support for the new anomaly mechanic in Battlegrounds. They will be read along with the available tribes at the start of the game and when pressing the O key. (contributed by Endefx)

2023-08-01

• It is now possible to view multiple related cards in the collection manager (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue where pressing shift+F could cause a location such as Prison of Yogg-Saron to activate and target the enemy hero (contributed by Endefx)
• Twist will no longer be shown in the format picker menu when it is inactive (contributed by Endefx)

2023-07-25

• Updated to Hearthstone version 27.0.0.181554 (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue causing multi-target cards to erroneously present the discover interface in some cases (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue preventing the "Choose a target" prompt from being announced for additional targets of multi-target cards (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue where pressing the up and down arrow keys while choosing a target could skip over lines of the card being read (contributed by Endefx)

2023-07-11

• Fixed an issue causing a hang and reconnect in Battlegrounds on the 6 gold turn when quests are enabled (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue causing placeholders in Battlegrounds quest reward text to be read incorrectly (contributed by Endefx)

2023-06-28

• Updated to Hearthstone version 26.6.0.179020 (contributed by Endefx)
• Heroic duels are now accessible (contributed by Endefx)
• The new Twist mode is now accessible. See below for a known issue (contributed by Endefx)
• Arena and Duels will no longer appear in the modes menu if you haven't unlocked all classes (contributed by Endefx)

There are the following known issues in this version. They will be addressed in later updates:

• It is not currently possible to read the season rules for the Twist mode. For now, refer to the Twist announcement at https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/en-us/news/23968054/introducing-hearthstone-s-new-mode-twist.
• The ability to change the format of a deck in the collection manager has been temporarily disabled.

2023-06-10

• Added a workaround to prevent the mod from playing the wrong card in some rare cases (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• The Japanese language is now available (contributed by Yncat)

2023-05-31

• Updated to Hearthstone version 26.4.0.175913 (contributed by Endefx)

2023-05-22

• Various bug fixes and minor improvements for duels (contributed by Seva Popov, Nahana and Endefx)

2023-05-16

• The duels mode is now accessible. At the moment only casual duels are supported. (contributed by Seva Popov, Nahana and Endefx)

2023-05-10

• Updated to Hearthstone version 26.2.0.174258 (contributed by Endefx)
• It is now possible to read the list of members in a battlegrounds party (contributed by Endefx)
• Minions destroyed by Patchwerk in the hand will now be read (contributed by Endefx)

2023-04-10

• While opening a pack, the spacebar can now be used to reveal a random hidden card. This allows players to open packs much more quickly. (contributed by Endefx)
• It is now possible to change the format (standard/wild) of a deck while editing it in the collection manager. (contributed by Endefx)
• It is now possible to purchase packs in bulk with gold in the ingame shop (contributed by Endefx)

2023-04-04

• Updated to Hearthstone version 26.0.0.170824 (contributed by Endefx)
• Added an option to change the speed of minion attacks with shift+f. You will need to experiment with the different values to determine the one that is most suitable for your hardware and network. (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Fixed an issue where pressing the escape key while in the sound options menu would erroneously open the game menu on top of it (contributed by Endefx)

2023-03-16

• It is now possible to read the quests on the event tab (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Added a potential fix for the issue in Battlegrounds where the buddy button would not be read correctly in some cases (contributed by Endefx)
• In battlegrounds, the minion type of buddies will now be read on the hero choice screen and the buddy button (contributed by Endefx)

2023-03-15 (2)

• Added initial accessibility support for the event tab of the journal (contributed by KeyWasFull) Fixed some issues with the adventure chooser (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-03-15

• Updated to Hearthstone version 25.6.0.168788 (contributed by Endefx)
• Buddies have returned to Battlegrounds! Press D to see the stats and current cost of your buddy, and enter to buy.
• The sideboard mechanic used by cards such as E.T.C., Band Manager is fully accessible. When editing your deck, focus on E.T.C. and press spacebar to see his band! (contributed by Endefx)
• The Knights of the Frozen Throne adventure is now accessible (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Known issue: It is currently not possible to start the new event using the mod. We are working hard and hope to resolve this soon.

2023-03-11

• In option menus, the current value of checkboxes and dropdown controls will now be read (contributed by Endefx)
• Scrolling has been implemented in the social panel. You will now be able to interact with all of your friends. (contributed by Endefx)
• Fixed an issue that allowed the crafting button to be pressed even if there was not enough dust to craft the card (contributed by Endefx)
• Changed the reading of minion enchantments to be more reliable (contributed by Endefx)

2023-02-26

• Fixed an issue that caused the haunting of cards during gameplay to be read incorrectly (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Fixed an issue with the accessibility of the new free deck claiming experience (contributed by Endefx)
• In the collection, the expansion or set that a card belongs to will now be read (contributed by Endefx)
• Modified the corpse counter to bring it in line with the changes in patch 25.4. See the Hearthstone patch notes for more information. (contributed by Endefx)
• It is now possible to replay and skip the traditional Hearthstone tutorial (contributed by Endefx)
• The new sound options menu is now accessible. Note that all options related to sound have moved into this menu. (contributed by Endefx)

2023-02-14

• Updated to Hearthstone version 25.4.0.165029 (contributed by Endefx)
• The revamped free deck experience for new and returning players is now accessible. You will be able to play with your loaner decks and claim them once the trial period expires. (contributed by Endefx)
• Cards haunted by the card "Haunting nightmare" will now be announced (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• In the options menu, it is now possible to disable speech while Hearthstone is in the background (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-01-29

• It is now possible to interact with missing and invalid cards while editing a deck (contributed by Endefx)
• Restored the original behavior of the tab key in some horizontal menus (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Added three new shortcut keys to the main menu: R to play ranked, A to play casual and O to open packs (contributed by Saladeuh)
• Fixed an issue preventing players from starting their first arena run (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-01-23

• Updated translations
• Added a "Enable debug logging for this run" item to options. Developers may ask you to use this if you are reporting an issue. (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Fixed an issue related to browsing coins in your collection (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-01-17

• Updated to Hearthstone version 25.2.0.162867 (contributed by Endefx)

2023-01-15

• Achievement fixes (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-01-13

• It is now possible to view and claim achievements in the journal (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-01-05

• Updated to Hearthstone version 25.0.4.162171 (contributed by Endefx)

2022-12-30

• Support for purchasing arena tickets with gold (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Support for reading of darkmoon tickets in Battlegrounds (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2022-12-26

• Fixed a bug where increases to spell damage were being reported incorrectly (contributed by Endefx)
• Updated translations
• Various improvements (contributed by HLLF)

2022-12-23

• Fixed a bug where a popup dialogue related to the event rewards track prevented Hearthstone Access from working correctly (contributed by Endefx)

2023-12-22

• Support for the arena mode (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Internal changes in how modifier keys (ctrl, shift, alt) are handled (contributed by HLLF)
• f14 and f15 can be used to disable and enable accessibility (contributed by HLLF)

2022-12-17

• Updated translations
• It is no longer possible to access the emote menu when spectating (contributed by Mazen)
• More fixes to multi-target cards (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2022-12-15

• Battlegrounds party announcements (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• multi-target card fix (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• It is now possible to purchase items in the ingame shop with runestones (contributed by LordLuceus)

2022-12-12

• Battlegrounds invite changes (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• When choosing a deck to play, it is now possible to read the number of ranked wins with its class (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2023-12-10

• Signature cards are now properly read as such (contributed by HLLF)
• code cleanup (contributed by HLLF)
• Added support for challenging friends to battlegrounds (contributed by KeyWasFull)

2022-12-09

• Restored the reading of rewards track XP (contributed by Endefx)
• The card reroll popup is now accessible (contributed by Endefx)

2022-12-08

• Reverted the quicker shift +f attack since it was unreliable for some users (contributed by Endefx)
• Made the Death Knight and Demon Hunter prologues accessible (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Updated translations
• When reading your level in the rewards track, it is now possible to find out your current xp and the amount required for the next level (contributed by Mazen)

2022-12-06

• Improved the Death Knight corpse counter (contributed by Alex19EP)

2022-12-04

• The attack speed when using shift +f is now faster (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Fixes to the end of game screen (contributed by JScholes and HLLF)
• Fixed the handling of choose one hero powers used in some solo adventures (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• Fixed the tracking of unlocked classes (contributed by Endefx)

2022-12-02

• Fixed the spectate button in the social panel (contributed by KeyWasFull)
• It is now possible to read the runes on Death Knight cards in the collection (contributed by Endefx)
• Updated translations

2022-12-01

• Updated to Hearthstone Version 25.0.0.159202 (contributed by Endefx)

2022-11-30

• Added the Death Knight corpse counter (contributed by Endefx)
• Updated to Hearthstone version 25.0.0.158725 (contributed by Endefx)