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Höjdpunkterna under Blizzcons öppningsshow
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several new titles and updates during its BlizzCon opening show. A new Starcraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, Diablo IV's 'Season of Hell's Legacy' arrives in early 2027 with a Nintendo Switch version sooner, and a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix. World of Warcraft will see a 'classic plus' version called 'World of Warcraft Forever' and its next expansion, 'The Last Titan', is slated for next year. Warcraft III: Reforged also receives a new DLC campaign today.
Se alla trailers från Blizzcon-öppningsshowen
Blizzard Entertainment's BlizzCon opening show featured trailers for various franchises including Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft, and Overwatch. New content was teased for Diablo V, Diablo 30 Years of Hell, Overwatch – Doctrine, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone – Reign of the Black Empire, Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom, and multiple World of Warcraft expansions: Midnight, The Last Titan, and Forever.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever is a ‘permanent home’ for Classic players
Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, an expanded version of the Classic MMORPG set to launch on November 4th with a beta starting this Thursday. The game will retain the level cap of 60 but introduces over a thousand new quests, expanded and new zones, more dungeons, new raids, new class combinations, new skills and talents, a new battleground, an SD/HD toggle, world visual improvements, and a new playable race, the Skyborne. This new iteration is described as a 'permanent home' for Classic players.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
World of Warcraft: Forever is a whole new WoW game launching in November that'll live alongside Classic and Vanilla
Blizzard Entertainment announced World of Warcraft: Forever, a new version of the MMORPG launching November 4, which will exist alongside World of Warcraft: Classic and Vanilla. Executive producer Holly Longdale described it as a "new beginning that never ends" and a "Classic Plus" iteration, with a beta starting September 17.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heroes of the Storm gets first new hero after supposed death and 6 year wait
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon that Xal'atath, the Harbinger of the Void, will be the first new hero added to Heroes of the Storm since Hogger's release in 2020. This marks a significant update for the long-dormant MOBA, which has primarily received balance passes and bug fixes since shifting to maintenance mode. Xal'atath, a character originating from World of Warcraft, will arrive on the PTR soon.
For The First Time In 6 Years, Blizzard Is Bringing A New Character To Heroes Of The Storm
Blizzard Entertainment is adding a new character, Xal'atath, to Heroes of the Storm for the first time in six years. Xal'atath will be available on the Public Test Realm starting September 14 and will officially launch on September 28. This marks the first new character addition since Hogger in 2020, with Blizzard teasing that more could follow.
BlizzCon 2026: Liveblogging the opening ceremony and all of its reveals
BlizzCon 2026 is set to feature reveals for Blizzard Entertainment's major titles including World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and StarCraft. The opening ceremony will be liveblogged, with a notable mention of Blizzard's community manager Holly Longdale.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
BlizzCon 2026 kicked off with an opening ceremony revealing new content for Blizzard Entertainment's major franchises. Heroes of the Storm will receive its first new hero in six years, Xal'atath, while a Diablo animated series is in development at Netflix. StarCraft is also set to return with a new open-world shooter.
WRUP: Stat blocks for the weird dudes at your local McDonald’s edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their gaming plans for the weekend, with discussions centering on MMORPGs like City of Heroes, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. Several staff members also reflect on the most impactful video games from their past, with Ultima Online, City of Heroes, and Dragon Quest being frequently cited.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony live report - all the news and announcements as Blizzard's convention returns
BlizzCon 2026 is set to return with its opening ceremony, promising announcements for Blizzard Entertainment's major franchises. Expected reveals include a new StarCraft shooter, a "Classic Plus" version of World of Warcraft, and updates for Diablo 4 and Overwatch. The convention also takes place against the backdrop of recent industry layoffs by owner Microsoft.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: How to watch, start time, and what to expect
BlizzCon 2026 will take place from September 12-13, 2026, in Anaheim, California, and will be livestreamed for free on YouTube and Twitch. The event will feature reveals and panels for Blizzard's major franchises including Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, and Warcraft, with specific franchise channels also available for content.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
BlizzCon 2026 is set to begin with its opening ceremony on September 12, celebrating Blizzard Entertainment's franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Battle.net, with expectations for new game announcements, including a potential StarCraft shooter, a Diablo 4 expansion, a new Overwatch hero, and a World of Warcraft expansion titled The Last Titan.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
The Games That Changed How We Play
This article celebrates National Video Games Day by highlighting games that have significantly impacted gameplay and the industry. It covers titles like Pong, PAC-MAN, Super Mario Bros, DOOM, and Minecraft, detailing their innovations in genres, mechanics, and player interaction.
