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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.
Diablo 5 Announced
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026. The action RPG will be set 100 years after Diablo 4 in a post-apocalyptic future and is slated for a 2029 release.
Overwatch Season 5 turns Sombra into a support hero, reworks Roadhog to be less annoying, and adds "cool"…
Overwatch is introducing a new support hero named Doctrine in Season 5, who can heal and damage with a sceptre and utilize drones. Additionally, Sombra will be reworked into a support hero, and Roadhog will receive a rework to make him less annoying. Doctrine will be playable at BlizzCon and will be available in-game next month.
Diablo 4’s Next Class Is What You Expect But Isn’t Coming With A Full Expansion
Blizzard Entertainment announced that the next playable class for Diablo 4 will be the Amazon, an iconic class from Diablo 2. This new class will be sold as a separate DLC pack in the first half of next year, rather than being part of a full expansion. Diablo 4 is also confirmed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 with its expansions.
Blizzard announces animated Diablo show coming to Netflix
Blizzard has announced an animated series set in the Diablo universe is in development with Netflix. While few details were provided, Blizzard expressed excitement about telling stories beyond games and hinted at potential adaptations for Overwatch and Warcraft. The move follows the success of other animated video game adaptations like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Arcane.
Overwatch Is Reworking Two Of Its Most Criticized Characters
Overwatch is reworking two of its most criticized characters, Roadhog and Sombra, with details announced at BlizzCon 2026. Sombra will be shifted to a support role, and Roadhog's hook ability will be modified to reduce player annoyance. Specific changes are yet to be revealed.
Overwatch’s Newest Blood-Sucking Character Pushes The Game Even Further Into The Fantasy Genre
Overwatch is introducing a new support hero named Doctrine, who is a vampire and wields a staff that can heal allies or damage enemies. This character's introduction marks a significant shift for the game, pushing it further into the fantasy genre from its usual science fiction roots.
Overwatch's next hero is Doctrine, as Doomfist makes his storyline return
Overwatch's next playable hero, Doctrine, was revealed at the BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony. This new character, a vampiric fiend, will accompany the returning Doomfist. Doctrine features unique abilities including a scepter that heals allies and damages enemies, supportive drones, and an 'Infuse' ability to enhance his moves. Doctrine will be available in October as part of Overwatch's Season 5.
StarCraft returns in 2030 with an open-world shooter, the legendary Blizzard series' first new game in almost a…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, set to release in 2030. This installment will be an open-world shooter, marking a significant departure from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots. The game is being led by former Far Cry lead Dan Hay.
A new Starcraft game is coming, but not until 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed a new Starcraft game, an open-world shooter, is in development and slated for a 2030 release. The announcement was made at Blizzcon 2026, with Dan Hay, formerly of Ubisoft, leading the project. This marks a significant shift from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots.
BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard announces new open-world StarCraft shooter
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon that StarCraft will be reimagined as an open-world shooter, set to launch in 2030. This announcement confirms long-standing rumors about the franchise's return. Director Dan Hay expressed that it was "about damn time" for a new entry.
New StarCraft game is an open world shooter coming in 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, simply titled "StarCraft," which is an open-world shooter set for a 2030 release. The announcement was made at BlizzCon with a cinematic trailer focusing on Terran Space Marines and the Zerg, with no gameplay shown. This marks a significant departure from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots, with no RTS title currently announced.
StarCraft unveiled at BlizzCon 2026 with 2030 release window
Blizzard Entertainment has officially unveiled the next installment in the StarCraft series, simply titled StarCraft, at BlizzCon 2026. A new trailer was shown for the real-time strategy game, which is slated for a 2030 release.
Diablo is getting an animated Netflix series as Blizzard teases Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations
Blizzard Entertainment announced a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix, with hints of similar adaptations for Overwatch and Warcraft. Blizzard president Johanna Faries expressed excitement for the Diablo project, emphasizing the company's focus on bringing its franchises to new media.
StarCraft Is Officially Back, But It’s Taking A Much Different Form
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced a new StarCraft game, which will be an open-world shooter rather than the traditional real-time strategy genre. Revealed at BlizzCon, the game is slated for a 2030 release and was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd. This marks the first new StarCraft title since StarCraft II concluded in 2015, though a stealth-action spin-off, StarCraft: Ghost, was canceled.
Diablo Animated Series Coming To Netflix, Other Blizzard Franchises Teased
Blizzard Entertainment announced a partnership with Netflix to create an animated Diablo series during BlizzCon 2026. Studio president Johanna Faries also teased potential adaptations for other Blizzard franchises like Overwatch and Warcraft, though no concrete details were provided.
