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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.
Diablo 4's new season brings back Deckard Cain and all three Prime Evils as the game arrives on Switch 2
Diablo 4's upcoming Season of Hell's Legacy, launching September 15th, will celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary and mark the game's debut on the Nintendo Switch 2. The season features the return of Deckard Cain and the Prime Evils Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto, alongside new Legacy Uniques and challenges. Diablo 4, including its expansions, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day.
The World of Warcraft "Classic+" rumours were true and it's called World of Warcraft: Forever
Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed World of Warcraft: Forever, a new "Classic+" experience set to launch on November 4th. Beta access begins September 17th for pre-purchasers of upgrade packs. The game will be included with an existing World of Warcraft subscription and features new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and playable races, set between existing lore points.
StarCraft is back, but it's not the RTS you remember - it's an open-world shooter coming spring 2030
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game at BlizzCon 2026, set to launch in spring 2030. This installment will be an open-world shooter, a departure from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots. The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer, and the game is currently only showing an Xbox logo, suggesting exclusivity.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is the game's final expansion as Blizzard focuses on "getting to Diablo 5"
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will be the final expansion for the game, as the company shifts its focus to Diablo 5, slated for release in 2029. Game director Brent Gibson stated that the team is now concentrating on Diablo 4 seasons and the development of the sequel, which will be set 100 years after Diablo 4.
Diablo 5 is coming spring 2029, and a Netflix show is in development
Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a spring 2029 release. The game will be set a century after Diablo 4, with Diablo having already triumphed. A new animated series set in the Diablo universe is also in development with Netflix.
A Diablo 5 new class has already been revealed with the Plague Knight being 'a walking death' across the battlefield — while two returning classes have also been confirmed
Blizzard Entertainment revealed new details about Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, including the introduction of the Plague Knight class, described as a 'walking death' that spreads and consumes disease. The Demon Hunter and Monk classes will also return, and the game will launch with more classes than any previous Diablo title. Developers emphasized that classes will be approachable yet offer deep mastery and build variety.
The tone of Diablo 5 is 'really doubling down on darkness' say the devs — 'I think that's…
Developers for Diablo 5 are emphasizing a return to a darker, more desolate tone, building upon the atmosphere of Diablo 4. While the game will explore themes of defeat and a fallen Sanctuary, developers aim to balance this darkness with a compelling reason for players to defend the world.
Diablo 5 panel reveals first details: Plague Knight class, revamped loot, and more
Blizzard Entertainment revealed early details for Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, including a new Plague Knight class, a revamped loot system inspired by Diablo 2, and a story where Diablo has conquered Sanctuary. The game is slated for a 2029 release, with regular updates planned starting in 2027. Diablo 4 will also receive updates and a Nintendo Switch version.
Why is Blizzard still announcing games years ahead of release? 'We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest…
Blizzard Entertainment's strategy of announcing games years before their release, exemplified by StarCraft and Diablo 5, is questioned as a potentially outdated marketing approach. President Johanna Faries stated the company wants to convey confidence in its major projects and ensure they ship on time, aiming to create a healthy Blizzard culture amidst potential future layoffs.
Diablo 5's Sanctuary has become 'an outpost of hell' where 'humanity has fallen into ruin' which paints an incredibly bleak picture that I can't wait for
Diablo 5's world of Sanctuary has been described by developers as an 'outpost of hell' where humanity has fallen into ruin, with some humans corrupted into dread commanders. This bleak, dark fantasy setting, a continuation of Diablo 4's tone, is intended to be a compelling backdrop for the action RPG, which is slated for a Spring 2029 release.
Diablo 5 Launches in Spring 2029 and It’s Set in a World Where the Lord of Terror Has Won
Diablo 5 is slated for a Spring 2029 release, featuring a dark narrative where the Lord of Terror has triumphed, leaving Sanctuary in ruins. Blizzard Entertainment revealed that players will explore a fallen world, making difficult sacrifices to gain powers. Meanwhile, Diablo 4 continues to receive updates, including the Age of Hatred Collection on September 15th for Nintendo Switch, adding the Amazon class and Javelin weapon in 2027.
Diablo 5 gameplay details from BlizzCon: More classes than ever before, procedurally-generated dungeons, and Diablo…
Blizzard Entertainment revealed gameplay details for Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, showcasing a return to procedurally-generated dungeons and open-world regions, more classes than previous titles including a new 'plague knight', and a story set 100 years after Diablo 4. The game is slated for a spring 2029 release window and aims to address player feedback from Diablo 4.
Diablo 5's first confirmed classes are the Demon Hunter, Monk, and the all-new Plague Knight: Blizzard says the…
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the first confirmed classes for Diablo 5, including the returning Demon Hunter and Monk, and a new class called the Plague Knight. The game director described the Plague Knight as a heavily armored, death-spreading character. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 release and will feature more classes at launch than any previous entry in the series.
No more Diablo 4 expansions are planned, but there's 'a lot of room' for more storytelling in the leadup…
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Diablo 5 is planned for a 2029 release, set a century after Diablo 4. While no further expansions are planned for Diablo 4, the studio will continue to support the game with seasons and focus on telling the 'Story of Terror' leading into Diablo 5. Game director Brent Gibson stated that Diablo 4 will be supported for a long time, drawing parallels to the continued support for Diablo 2: Resurrected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
