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The Witcher 3 Geralt Skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians Revealed — but There's a Catch
Blizzard Entertainment and CD Projekt Red have revealed a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo 4. This cosmetic item will be available to players who preorder the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, on Battle.net.
Warcraft 3: Reforged adds always-online requirement, removes LAN mode
Warcraft 3: Reforged has implemented an always-online requirement for all gameplay, including single-player, and has removed local area network (LAN) functionality. Blizzard Entertainment did not provide a specific reason for these controversial changes, which have been met with frustration from the fanbase, especially given the game's already contested reputation.
You’ll Fight The Protoss In StarCraft, Too, Don’t Worry
Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming StarCraft game will feature the Protoss faction, despite their absence from the initial reveal trailer. Creative director Dan Hay confirmed that all three factions will be present and interact with each other, emphasizing distinct gameplay flavors for the Protoss, Zerg, and Terrans. The game will adopt a third-person perspective and focus on a single-player campaign.
"Almost all of Diablo 1" has been recreated in a new Diablo 4 activity taking you from Tristram Cathedral all…
Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy will feature 'Waking Nightmares,' activities recreating iconic moments from previous Diablo games, including almost all of Diablo 1. This season celebrates the series' history, with Blizzard also discussing the future of Diablo 5, slated for 2029.
‘Hell Yes!’ - Diablo 4 Dev Team Reacts to the Franchise’s New Netflix Show
The development team behind Diablo 4 expressed significant excitement for the upcoming Diablo Netflix animated series. They also touched upon the game's potential port to the Nintendo Switch and the current 'Season of Hell's Legacy'.
The StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel “Powerful”
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that the new StarCraft game will be a third-person shooter, a departure from the franchise's real-time strategy roots. Game GM Dan Hay emphasized the importance of making players feel powerful and seeing their customizable armor. The game is currently planned for a 2030 release and will focus on single-player experiences.
StarCraft Reboot Is “Focusing On Single-Player,” Creative Director Says
StarCraft's creative director Dan Hay confirmed that the upcoming reboot, described as an open-world shooter, is focusing on single-player content. The game aims to deliver a complete "boxed product" experience with a named protagonist who builds reputation within the game's world. Blizzard Entertainment announced the title at BlizzCon 2026, with a planned release in 2030.
Blizzard Explains Why The StarCraft Shooter Coming In 2030 Was Announced Now
Blizzard Entertainment general manager Dan Hay explained the decision to announce the StarCraft open-world shooter, slated for 2030, at BlizzCon. He stated that the team felt they had enough of the story, characters, and world to share, and wanted to get feedback from fans early in the development process. Hay also noted that setting a firm release date helps focus development efforts.
Our World of Warcraft Forever hype is dampened by $30 elves: New Skyborne race locked behind expansion-tier purchase
The upcoming World of Warcraft: The War Within expansion includes the new Skyborne Elf race and its starter zone behind a $30 "Skyborne Hero Pack" purchase, separate from the main expansion cost. This pricing is criticized as being high, comparable to an expansion pack itself, and contrasts with the value offered by other new games and the inclusion of most other content within the standard subscription.
Overwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot
Blizzard Entertainment developers have confirmed that Tracer remains the official mascot for Overwatch. This statement comes despite her recent lack of prominent features in major collaborations and promotional materials.
StarCraft is a narrative-driven shooter with 'a definitive ending' and 'not a seasonal game'
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game, described by GM and creative director Dan Hay as a narrative-driven, open-world shooter with a definitive ending, not a seasonal live-service title. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game will feature a customizable protagonist and allow players to explore a rich world, engage in serious missions with narrative consequences, and scavenge for gear. The game is slated for a 2030 release.
World of Warcraft: Forever Devs Explain Why the Game Makes WoW 2 Unlikely
World of Warcraft developers Kris Zierhut and Mike Nuthals discussed the game's ongoing development and features, explaining why a direct sequel like 'WoW 2' is unlikely to be necessary. They highlighted the game's continuous evolution as a reason for its longevity.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever’s deep-dive panel talks group play, progression, and item updates
A BlizzCon 2026 panel delved into the mechanics of World of Warcraft Forever, focusing on group play, player progression, and item updates. Key features discussed include a new campfire system for buffs, extensive tradeskill overhauls, an improved transmog system with opt-out options, and a new legacy system with account-wide points for customization. The game will also be 'realmless' within chosen rulesets to manage population.
Fallout dev Tim Cain says the games industry's volatility is 'always gonna be around': 'What's happening now isn't novel, it isn't new'
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain discusses the inherent volatility and cyclical nature of the games industry, stating that current issues like layoffs and consolidation are not new phenomena. He attributes these cycles to the industry's intersection of art and rapidly changing technology, advising workers to develop broad skills or hyper-specialize to navigate these challenges.
World of Warcraft Forever is already scaring lapsed MMORPG players
Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, a new take on the MMORPG designed to evoke nostalgia and focus on community. Executive Producer Holly Longdale pitched it as a laid-back experience with a level cap of 60, but the game's name and planned updates suggest it may still be a significant time commitment, sparking both excitement and apprehension among players.
StarCraft, Diablo 5 and WoW Forever Define BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a significant lineup of new games and updates at BlizzCon 2026, including a new StarCraft open-world shooter targeting 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. World of Warcraft Forever, a remastered version of the original game, will launch November 4. The event also featured new content for Diablo 4, Overwatch, Warcraft 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm, alongside a Diablo animated series.
Diablo 4’s Expansion Days Are Over
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 4 will not receive further expansions, with the company shifting its focus to the newly revealed Diablo 5, slated for Spring 2029. While Diablo 4 will continue to receive seasonal content, director Brent Gibson confirmed that the 'story of Hatred' has concluded with the Lord of Hatred expansion, and the team is now looking towards Diablo 5. Diablo 4's upcoming Season 15, Hell's Legacy, will begin September 15.
Diablo 5’s Revealed Classes Are Throwbacks To Diablo 3, With One Exception
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed three playable classes for Diablo 5, slated for a Spring 2029 release. The Monk and Demon Hunter return from Diablo 3, joined by a new class, the Plague Knight. The game will feature a procedural world where players manage a wandering caravan and will incorporate elements reminiscent of Diablo 2, such as item inventory management and runewords.
Fans raise a ruckus over the paywalling of World of Warcraft Forever’s Skyborne ‘cash elves’
Players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with World of Warcraft Forever's decision to lock the new Skyborne race behind a paywall, rather than including it with the game or subscription. Multiple bundles are offered, ranging from $30 to $80, with some including WarCraft III: Reforged. This move has sparked debate about value and the precedent it sets for future monetization in MMORPGs.
After announcing StarCraft and Diablo 5 years in advance, Blizzard president promises "to ship, and ship big, and…
Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries expressed confidence in the long-term development of StarCraft and Diablo 5, despite their distant release windows of 2030 and 2029 respectively. Faries stated the company's commitment to shipping games on time and emphasized preserving Blizzard's unique culture amidst Microsoft's ownership and recent layoffs.
