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StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set approximately 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game is slated for a 2030 release, with PC and Xbox confirmed as potential platforms. The project is led by Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5.
World of Warcraft: Forever revamps WoW: Classic with new lands & quests in November 2026
Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new chapter for World of Warcraft: Classic, set to release on November 4, 2026 for PC. The game will feature a reimagined Azeroth with new races, locations, and over 1,000 new quests. A beta allowing players to reach Level 30 will launch on September 16, 2026.
The Amazon is the next Diablo 4 class, and she's bringing her javelins with her
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the Amazon class, originally from Diablo 2, will be coming to Diablo 4 in the first half of 2027, accompanied by her signature javelin weapon. This announcement follows the recent release of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. Additionally, a special anniversary event, Diablo 4: Season of Hell's Legacy, will launch on September 15th, featuring the Prime Evils and rewards inspired by the series' history.
Overwatch Reveals First Look at New Omnic Hero Coming Later This Year
Blizzard Entertainment has teased a new Omnic hero for Overwatch, following the recent reveal of Doctrine. This new character is expected to be released later this year.
Diablo V announced and fully embraces bleakness, defeat, darkness, and hopelessness for Sanctuary, as Blizzard also…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release, which will fully embrace bleakness, defeat, and hopelessness. The game's teaser trailer showcased a world on fire where Diablo has triumphed and heroes have been defeated, signaling a return to the series' darker roots. Additionally, Diablo 4 will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 15th as part of the Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever deep dive promises ‘adventures worth telling in the original world of Azeroth’
Blizzard Entertainment provided a deep dive into World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026, detailing new features like camping, Legacy System, and transmog. The new version of the classic MMO aims to be approachable and nurture social experiences, with new regions, raids, a new playable race called the Skyborne, and updated class mechanics.
Warcraft 3 Reforged Forsaken Kingdom is a new campaign for the classic RTS, and it's out right now
Blizzard Entertainment has released The Forsaken Kingdom, a new original campaign DLC for Warcraft 3 Reforged, featuring over 30 hours of gameplay and a story bridging to World of Warcraft. The release coincides with the game's 3.0 update, which includes graphical overhauls and new features like a neutral hero and improved group selection. The DLC is available for $29.99, with a bundle including the base game priced at $49.99.
BlizzCon 2026: Retail World of Warcraft teases the Last Titan expansion and Eclipse update
Blizzard Entertainment announced the next major World of Warcraft update, Eclipse (12.2), which will feature Xal'atath. Additionally, a teaser for the upcoming expansion, The Last Titan, was revealed. The Last Titan is the third part of the Worldsoul Saga and the 12th expansion for the MMORPG, with more details expected in early 2027.
Diablo 5 Forging the Next Era Panel: Everything Announced (Updating Live)
During BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment held a panel titled 'Diablo 5 Forging the Next Era' where new details about the upcoming game were revealed. The panel provided significant insights into the development and future of the Diablo franchise.
Höjdpunkterna under Blizzcons öppningsshow
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several new titles and updates during its BlizzCon opening show. A new Starcraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, Diablo IV's 'Season of Hell's Legacy' arrives in early 2027 with a Nintendo Switch version sooner, and a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix. World of Warcraft will see a 'classic plus' version called 'World of Warcraft Forever' and its next expansion, 'The Last Titan', is slated for next year. Warcraft III: Reforged also receives a new DLC campaign today.
BlizzCon 2026: Hearthstone invites old gods, aberrations, the Monk class, and 2v2 mode
Hearthstone is set to receive a new expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, on October 20th, introducing the 'assemble' keyword and aberration cards. The update on September 22nd will precede this with hero changes. Next year will see the addition of the Monk class and a 2v2 tavern brawl mode.
Se alla trailers från Blizzcon-öppningsshowen
Blizzard Entertainment's BlizzCon opening show featured trailers for various franchises including Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch. New content was teased for Diablo V, Diablo 30 Years of Hell, Overwatch – Doctrine, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone – Reign of the Black Empire, Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom, and multiple World of Warcraft expansions: Midnight, The Last Titan, and Forever.
Diablo 4 is finally getting its big final boss next week, new Amazon class coming 2027
Blizzard Entertainment announced that Diablo 4 will receive its final boss, Diablo himself, in season 15 on September 15, alongside other characters and items from the series' history. The game will also introduce the Amazon class in the first half of 2027, a fan-favorite from Diablo 2. The announcement was made during BlizzCon 2026, which also revealed Diablo 5.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever is a ‘permanent home’ for Classic players
Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, an expanded version of the Classic MMORPG set to launch on November 4th with a beta starting this Thursday. The game will retain the level cap of 60 but introduces over a thousand new quests, expanded and new zones, more dungeons, new raids, new class combinations, new skills and talents, a new battleground, an SD/HD toggle, world visual improvements, and a new playable race, the Skyborne. This new iteration is described as a 'permanent home' for Classic players.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
World of Warcraft Forever is the MMORPG's "Classic Plus," and its beta is imminent
Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft Forever, a new permanent "Classic Plus" version of the MMORPG, at Blizzcon 2026. This iteration aims to blend the original World of Warcraft Classic experience with modern advancements, featuring a level cap of 60 indefinitely, new quests, dungeons, raids, and visual overhauls. The beta begins September 17, with the full launch on November 4.
World of Warcraft: Forever is a whole new WoW game launching in November that'll live alongside Classic and Vanilla
Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new version of the MMORPG launching November 4, which will exist alongside World of Warcraft: Classic and Vanilla. Executive producer Holly Longdale described it as a "new beginning that never ends" and a "Classic Plus" iteration, with a beta starting September 17.
StarCraft Open-World Shooter Announced For 2030
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game is set to release in 2030 and Diablo V in 2029. While details are scarce, the vague announcements have left fans eager but frustrated by the long wait.
WoW Forever Will Add All-New Content To Classic Azeroth This November
Blizzard Entertainment announced WoW Forever, a new iteration of WoW Classic that will introduce new content such as zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and a playable race to the original Azeroth continents. The game aims to provide a continuous experience without raising the level cap beyond 60, focusing on the journey and social aspects. A beta launches September 17, with the full release on November 4.
BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard just launched a new Warcraft 3 campaign after 23 years
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon a new 30-hour campaign for Warcraft III, titled 'Forsaken Kingdom,' focusing on the undead narrative and Arthas. The expansion, available immediately, also introduces a new graphics mode and allows for increased unit selection, a feature particularly praised by MOP's Tyler.
