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Overwatch's huge "battle pass revamp" is out tomorrow and makes things a lot more complicated but,…
Blizzard Entertainment is revamping the Overwatch battle pass system, introducing a new structure with five shorter tracks that players can choose from each season. This change aims to allow players to unlock desired rewards, such as specific skins, more quickly. The total number of tiers and the effort required to complete the pass remain the same, with an added "Tier Hack" feature in the premium version allowing players to swap certain track-ending skins for others.
Overwatch’s Battle Pass Overhaul Will Let You Swap Out Skins You Don’t Want
Overwatch is overhauling its battle pass system for Season 4, introducing a multi-track system that allows players to replace unwanted legendary skins. Product director Chris McCabe explained that players can "hack" one legendary skin per premium battle pass purchase to replace it with a curated selection of past shop and loot box skins. This change aims to give players more control over the rewards they unlock, with the battle pass being divided into six choosable tracks instead of a single linear progression.
Overwatch's old battle passes are finally coming back permanently starting next month, but some of the rewards will…
Blizzard Entertainment is permanently reintroducing old battle passes into Overwatch starting next month, aligning the game with other live service titles. While specific details are pending, a past battle pass will become available halfway through each season, though premium currency, player titles, and Mythic skins will be excluded. This change aims to reduce FOMO and allow players to unlock cosmetics for heroes they actively play.
Blizzard Is Reportedly Xbox’s New Top Studio
Blizzard Entertainment has reportedly been named Xbox's top-performing studio for the past fiscal year, according to internal emails from Blizzard president Johanna Faries. The studio achieved its third-highest revenue in history, driven by strong performance from Diablo 4 and Overwatch, and has seen consecutive years of growth since 2017. This news comes ahead of BlizzCon in September, where further announcements about Blizzard's future are expected.
HandyGames rebrands as THQ Nordic Mobile
HandyGames has rebranded as THQ Nordic Mobile, shifting its focus to bringing premium PC and console titles to mobile platforms, while its development studio continues as HandyGames. Separately, leaked emails reveal Blizzard Entertainment was Xbox's top-performing studio for FY26, driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch, marking its third highest fiscal year for revenue.
Leaked emails reveal Blizzard is Xbox's top-performing studio for FY26
Leaked internal emails reveal that Blizzard Entertainment was the top-performing studio within Xbox Game Studios for Microsoft's fiscal year 2026. This marks Blizzard's second consecutive year of growth, driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch, with FY26 being the studio's third highest fiscal for top-line revenue in its history.
One streamer’s WoW Classic leveling challenge run has revived a sleepy EU server
A streamer named Fred the Purifier has revitalized the underpopulated European World of Warcraft Classic server Celebras with a unique leveling challenge: reaching level 60 by only defeating undead enemies. This challenge has fostered a community of over 300 members in his guild, The Grand Crusade, and even spawned a rival group of undead players.
Blizzard says Diablo and Overwatch ‘drove exceptional performance’ in 2026
Leaked emails from Blizzard boss Johanna Faries indicate that Blizzard Entertainment achieved exceptional performance in fiscal year 2026, marking its third highest revenue year in history and first back-to-back growth since FY17. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch were highlighted as key drivers of this success, with Overwatch delivering its strongest quarter since 2022.
Blizzard seems to be back on top at Xbox with Diablo 4 and the Overwatch relaunch
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly experiencing a resurgence under Xbox, with Diablo 4's Lords of Hatred expansion and the relaunch of Overwatch 2 contributing to consecutive years of growth. While Overwatch 2 has returned to its 2022 performance levels, Diablo 4's expansion has been a significant success despite mixed initial feedback. World of Warcraft was notably absent from the positive performance review.
Leaked Emails: Overwatch and Diablo Pushed Blizzard to the Top of Xbox’s Studio Rankings
Leaked emails from Blizzard president Johanna Faries reveal that Blizzard Entertainment was the top-performing studio within Xbox's division in FY26, driven by the success of Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. This marks Blizzard's first back-to-back years of growth since FY17, despite Microsoft's wider gaming division experiencing significant layoffs.
Blizzard is Microsoft's "top performing" studio, thanks largely to Diablo 4 and Overwatch
Blizzard Entertainment has been recognized as the top-performing studio within Xbox's division for the past fiscal year, driven significantly by the success of Diablo 4 and Overwatch. Blizzard President Johanna Faries highlighted that this performance marks the third highest fiscal year for top-line revenue in the company's history, with Overwatch achieving its strongest quarter since 2022.
Blizzard Was “Top-Performing” Studio at Xbox in Q4 FY26 – Rumor
A report suggests Blizzard Entertainment was the top-performing studio at Xbox in Q4 FY26, with Blizzard president Johanna Faries congratulating staff on growth and record fiscal performance. This success, driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch, contrasts with Xbox's overall revenue decline and recent layoffs.
Blizzard Reportedly Leads Xbox as 'Top-Performing' Studio Thanks to Overwatch and Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly Microsoft's top-performing studio, largely due to the success of Overwatch and Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. This indicates strong performance within the Xbox gaming division.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and Overwatch's resurgence reportedly drove Blizzard to its "first back-to-back years…
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly Xbox's top-performing studio, experiencing its first back-to-back years of growth in nearly a decade, largely driven by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and a resurgence in Overwatch. Blizzard President Johanna Faries indicated that the company achieved its third-highest revenue in history, with Overwatch having its strongest quarter since 2022.
Blizzard is now reportedly Microsoft's top studio, according to leaked email
A leaked email reveals that Blizzard Entertainment was Microsoft's top-performing studio within the Xbox division for fiscal year 2026, driven by strong revenue from Diablo 4 and Overwatch. Despite industry-wide layoffs and ongoing protests, Blizzard achieved significant growth, with Overwatch experiencing its best quarter since 2022. The company is reportedly preparing for Blizzcon 2026 with potential new game announcements.
Blizzard Had Its Third-Best Year Ever as Xbox Struggled
Blizzard Entertainment achieved its third-best year in 2026, driven by the success of Overwatch and Diablo 4. This contrasts with Xbox's struggles, which were marked by significant layoffs and an ongoing restructuring.
World of Warcraft posts patch notes for Curse of Ula’tek while buffing up its world bosses
Blizzard Entertainment has released the patch notes for World of Warcraft's upcoming Patch 12.1, titled Curse of Ula'tek, which is set to launch on Tuesday. The update introduces the new Coiled Isle zone, Curse Surges, the Altar of Fangs dungeon, and Season 2, alongside significant changes to world bosses that will now feature scaling difficulty for a more challenging combat experience.
WoW developers reflect on Midnight's first season—a world without AddOns, task overload, and Prey
Developers from Blizzard Entertainment reflect on the first season of World of Warcraft: Midnight, acknowledging both successes like player housing and the Prey feature, and challenges such as task overload and the impact of heavily restricted AddOns. The team discusses how the removal of combat AddOns has influenced encounter design, leading to mechanics that rely more on player memorization and communication.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Overwatch's new mech hero is the sword-and-board sequel to D.Va, except her code isn't 'a plate of…
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed D.Mon, a new mech hero for Overwatch, set to debut in season 4. Unlike D.Va, D.Mon is designed as a single entity, simplifying development and maintenance. She features an energy sword and shield, functioning as a tank with a dash ability and a powerful ultimate called Limit Break.
