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The WoW 'Classic+' rumors were true: World of Warcraft: Forever promises to be another timeline's…
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new branch of the MMORPG that revisits the 2004 launch era with new content and an expanded map. Unlike World of Warcraft: Classic, Forever will explore untold stories and introduce new zones, dungeons, raids, and playable races, aiming to offer a fresh experience while retaining the original game's spirit. The game is set to launch on November 4 and will be playable at BlizzCon.
Blizzard's Big BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony Mic Drop Is World of Warcraft Forever
Blizzard Entertainment concluded its BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony by announcing World of Warcraft Forever. The announcement was the closing highlight of the event.
Diablo 5 Announced For 2029
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo V, with a planned release in Spring 2029. Further details are expected to be revealed during an official panel today.
Overwatch's newest hero is a robo-vampire, and reworks are on the way for Roadhog and Sombra
Blizzard Entertainment revealed Doctrine, a new cyborg vampire hero for Overwatch, during BlizzCon. A hero trial is currently active, with the exact release date to be announced. Reworks are also planned for Sombra, who will transition to a support role, and Roadhog, aiming to make him less frustrating to play against. A new map, Grímsvötn, will accompany the next act of the game's year-long story.
World of Warcraft: The Last Titan launches 2027 and Blizzard says it's the "culmination of over two…
Blizzard Entertainment announced that World of Warcraft: The Last Titan, the final expansion in The Worldsoul Saga trilogy, is set to launch in 2027. The expansion will conclude over two decades of World of Warcraft storylines while also laying the groundwork for future content. The Worldsoul Saga also includes The World Within (2024) and Midnight (2026).
Blizzard just dropped a new Warcraft 3 campaign, the first in 23 years
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new two-part campaign, Forsaken Kingdom, for Warcraft III: Reforged, marking the first new campaign content for the game in 23 years. The expansion, available today, includes a prologue covering Arthas's story and a main campaign focusing on the Undercity and characters like Sylvanas. This surprise expansion, alongside a free 3.0 update, aims to improve the reception of the 2020 remaster.
Warcraft Getting Its First New RTS Campaign In Two Decades–And It’s Playable Today
Blizzard Entertainment announced Forsaken Kingdom, a new DLC campaign for Warcraft 3: Reforged, which explores the origins of the Forsaken and the formation of the Undercity. This marks the first new Warcraft RTS content since the 2003 expansion, The Frozen Throne. The DLC will be paid, but a free 3.0 update for Warcraft 3: Reforged, featuring visual improvements and quality-of-life features, is also launching today.
Blizzard Shadow-Drops New Campaign for Warcraft 3 at BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment surprise-released a new campaign for its real-time strategy game Warcraft 3 during BlizzCon 2026. The unexpected drop adds new content to the classic title.
WoW: The Last Titan Cinematic Ups The Stakes, But First, Xal’atath
Blizzard Entertainment premiered a cinematic for World of Warcraft: The Last Titan at BlizzCon, revealing the expansion will return players to Northrend. The focus was placed on the final content patch for the current Midnight expansion, Eclipse, which features a showdown with Xal’atath. Details on The Last Titan, part of the larger Worldsoul Saga trilogy, will be shared next year.
BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard announces Diablo V for 2029, plus Diablo IV’s next season
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo V is slated for a 2029 release, featuring a world where Diablo has already won. Diablo IV will receive a new season, 'Season of Hell's Legacy,' on September 15th, and will launch on the Switch 2. The Amazon character class will also be added to Diablo IV in the first half of next year.
Hearthstone just got its first new class in four years: Warcraft's fire-breathing panda Monk
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years: the Monk, originating from Warcraft 3's pandaren brewmaster. The Monk class will be fully revealed next year, with the expansion Reign of the Black Empire launching October 10th and featuring a new 'assemble' keyword.
Diablo V teaser showcased at Blizzcon coming 2029
Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the first cinematic teaser for Diablo V, the next installment in the Diablo franchise. The game is currently targeting a 2029 release, with more details expected to emerge closer to that time.
Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire expansion revealed, Monk coming in 2027
Hearthstone is introducing the "Reign of the Black Empire" expansion, set to release on October 20, which delves into the conflict between the Old Gods and Titans. Additionally, the Monk class will be added to the game in March 2027. The expansion features new keywords like 'Assemble' and introduces Aberrations to Hearthstone Battlegrounds.
Hearthstone’s First New Class In 4 Years And A More Story-Driven Journal Are On The Way
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years, The Monk, set to arrive in March 2027. Alongside this, the game's Journal feature is being revamped into 'The Journey,' offering a more narrative-driven experience that connects expansions and game modes. The upcoming expansion, 'Reign of the Black Empire,' will also introduce a new keyword 'Assemble' and a new minion type called 'Aberrations' for Battlegrounds.
Blizzard announces Diablo 5 - and this time, Diablo has already won
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 5 is in development and is slated for a spring 2029 release. The sequel will shift the narrative focus to a world where Diablo has already conquered Sanctuary, with players taking on a new role in this fallen world. Details were shared during a Blizzcon 2026 developer panel, with more information expected.
Diablo 5 is coming in 2029, and "Diablo has won"
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5 is coming in spring 2029 during BlizzCon 2026. The sequel will feature a world where Diablo has already conquered Sanctuary, with no safe havens for players. This announcement follows the reveal of a new hero and expansion for Diablo 4.
Diablo 5 announced for 2029 as Diablo 4 hits Switch 2 next week
Blizzard Entertainment has announced Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release, with the narrative focusing on the fall of Sanctuary. In the interim, Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, coinciding with the start of Diablo's 30th anniversary year and the Season of Hell. A Diablo animated series for Netflix was also revealed.
BlizzCon 2026: Overwatch reveals Act 3 conclusion and new support hero Doctrine
At BlizzCon 2026, Overwatch revealed the conclusion of Act 3 and introduced a new support hero named Doctrine. The event also announced re-works for Sombra and Roadhog, a Quest Watch RPG penned in part by Matt Mercer, and a new hero trial for Doctrine. Overwatch Season 5 is set to begin on October 6th.
Diablo 5 is coming in 2029
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5, slated for a spring 2029 release, six years after Diablo 4. The sequel will be set a century after Diablo 4, with Diablo himself having already conquered Sanctuary. Director Joe Shely described a world where heroes are gone and Diablo has won, with no safe havens.
Diablo 5 Is Coming In 2029, Will Actually Star Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment announced Diablo 5 is slated for a Spring 2029 release, featuring Diablo as the reigning supreme entity in a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary. This installment is set 100 years after Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and will explore the consequences of the Lord of Terror's victory. The announcement during BlizzCon 2026 also highlighted a significantly shorter development cycle compared to previous entries in the franchise.
