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Experiencing BlizzCon 2026 and the returns of Starcraft, Diablo, and Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment celebrated the return of BlizzCon with numerous announcements, including World of Warcraft: Forever, a new Starcraft open-world shooter, Diablo 5, and updates for Warcraft 3 and Overwatch. The event also highlighted the company's integration as a Microsoft subsidiary and celebrated anniversaries for Overwatch and Diablo.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds launch trailer – first RuneScape game on consoles, now available on Nintendo Switch 2
Jagex has launched RuneScape: Dragonwilds on consoles, marking the first time a RuneScape title has appeared on a console platform. The game, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, features open-world survival and crafting elements with a new magic system. This launch includes all content from its Early Access period and introduces the 'Scorned Wilderness' update, concluding the Kuldra Saga narrative.
Popular PS5 RPG Spin-Off Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has launched its 1.0 build today on the PlayStation Store, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch release planned. This spin-off moves away from the MMORPG format, focusing on resource gathering, crafting, and combat in a new setting called Ashenfall. The launch version includes a complete combat system overhaul and new story content, with a Standard Edition priced at $29.99.
Flameseeker Chronicles: Hands on with Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity’s finale, Code of Creation
This preview of Guild Wars 2's final update for Visions of Eternity, Code of Creation, details the new underground map Leyspring Hollows, its lore involving the Inquest, and the new meta event. It also highlights new group content like a fractal and raid encounter, and showcases the new legendary sword Wages of Stars.
"What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed World of Warcraft: Forever, a reimagined version of the original game with new content and improved graphics, rather than a direct sequel. Executives Holly Longdale and Kris Zierhut explained that the existing engine and ongoing development of World of Warcraft make a sequel unnecessary and potentially less viable than evolving the current game. The company also mentioned future plans for Diablo 5 and a StarCraft shooter, while acknowledging the challenges and costs associated with creating a WoW sequel.
Lord of the Rings Online dev explains why MMOs are so much easier now: ‘The market changed’
Lord of the Rings Online Senior World Designer Matt Elliott explained that MMORPGs are easier now because the market has changed, with players having less tolerance for challenging or time-consuming experiences as gaming became more mainstream. He noted that the game's difficulty was adjusted to meet player expectations.
WoW Factor: BlizzCon 2026 paints a bright future for retail World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several updates for World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026, including details on the final patch for The War Within, 'Eclipse,' which will feature a confrontation with Xal'atath. The company also teased the next expansion, The Last Titan, and announced a Wrath of the Lich King expansion remix. New features like the Talebound roguelike mode and significant transmogrification updates, allowing armor type restrictions to be lifted, were also highlighted.
Blizzard finally told players where the big sword in WoW went after 8 years, and I'm just bummed out a reveal this…
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed the fate of the large sword introduced in World of Warcraft: Legion after eight years, confirming it is a spike pointed towards Azeroth's worldsoul in the upcoming Midnight expansion. The author expresses disappointment that this reveal was made through an interview rather than an in-game environmental storytelling moment, contrasting it with Final Fantasy XIV's narrative approach.
The Daily Grind: Would Ship of Heroes have succeeded if Homecoming didn’t happen?
This article discusses whether Ship of Heroes would have succeeded if the City of Heroes private server Homecoming had not launched. The author suggests that the existence of Homecoming, the original superheroic MMORPG, likely contributed to Ship of Heroes' downfall, making its own demise inevitable.
The WoW Forever Beta Starts This Week, Here’s How To Get Access
Blizzard Entertainment announced that the beta for World of Warcraft Forever, a new permanent version of World of Warcraft Classic, will begin this week and run until October 21, 2026. Access to the beta can be guaranteed by purchasing specific packs, with early name reservation available from October 27.
Clover Legends codes (September 2026)
This guide provides working codes for Clover Legends, a Roblox game inspired by the Black Clover universe. These codes offer in-game rewards such as Yul, gems, boss keys, and race rerolls, which can help players progress faster, especially towards unlocking PvP at level 250. The article also details how to redeem codes and where to find future updates via the official Discord server.
How WoW Forever Handles Its Massive Set Of New Quests
Blizzard Entertainment announced WoW Forever, a new iteration of the classic World of Warcraft experience, featuring over 1,000 new quests and four new zones. Senior game designer Josh Greenfield discussed how these new quests aim to capture the charm and storytelling of the original game, while also embracing darker themes. WoW Forever is set to release on November 4 and will include updated class designs, revamped systems, and expanded race and class options, accessible via an existing WoW subscription or through the $80 Warcraft Forever Collection.
World Of Warcraft: Forever beta starts this week - here's how to get access
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the beta for World of Warcraft: Forever will begin on September 17, 2026. Access to the beta can be guaranteed through pre-ordering specific editions of the game, or players can sign up for a chance to receive an access key. World of Warcraft: Forever is an evolution of World of Warcraft Classic, featuring improved visuals and new content.
World of Warcraft 2 isn't happening because Blizzard isn't sure what a sequel to the MMO would "give you…
Blizzard Entertainment principal designer Kris Zierhut stated that a direct sequel to World of Warcraft, referred to as World of Warcraft 2, is unlikely to be developed. He explained that the ongoing development of the original MMO and the upcoming World of Warcraft: Forever provide continuous improvements and new experiences, making a complete restart unnecessary. Zierhut emphasized the strength of the existing engine, infrastructure, and lore, questioning what a sequel could offer that the current game doesn't already provide.
Talent calculators have already been assembled for World of Warcraft: Forever, and there's some real interesting…
Online talent calculators for World of Warcraft: Forever are already available, compiled from streams and datamined information. These tools offer insights into potential class changes, such as Arms Warriors gaining Searing Strike and Retribution Paladins receiving Holy Twist, though the developers note that these are early designs and subject to change before the game's November release.
World of Warcraft Forever aims to combat dungeon boosting, says ‘no plans’ for WoW Tokens
Blizzard Entertainment has stated that its upcoming World of Warcraft Forever will not include the WoW Token or paid character boosts, at least for now. The developers have also significantly reduced XP gained from killing monsters in dungeons, while increasing XP from completing dungeon quests to combat instance spamming and paid boosting services.
The Daily Grind: How are you feeling about WoW Forever’s Skyborne race being stuffed into store bundles?
Blizzard Entertainment has controversially placed the WoW Forever Skyborne race and its associated content behind a $30 minimum bundle purchase, separate from the regular World of Warcraft subscription. This decision has drawn criticism for its aggressive monetization strategy within the MMORPG genre.
A StarCraft open-world shooter that's "Deadwood in space", Diablo 5, and a new classic-ish World of Warcraft branch out this year make up Blizzard of reveals
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several upcoming titles at BlizzCon, including a StarCraft open-world shooter set for 2030, Diablo 5 in 2029, and World of Warcraft: Forever, a new branch of the MMO launching November 4th. The StarCraft game, led by former Far Cry producer Dan Hay, is described as "Deadwood in space," while Diablo 5's announcement aims to gather early fan feedback. Support for Diablo 4 will continue, but no further expansions are planned.
10 big World of Warcraft Forever details from BlizzCon: No separate realms, optional transmog, and massively improved…
Blizzard Entertainment revealed key details for World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon, emphasizing no separate realms and optional transmog. The new version will feature revised classes, talent trees, and mechanics to improve open-world player interaction, aiming to 'unsolve' the game for renewed experimentation. World of Warcraft Forever launches November 4 with a beta on September 17.
WoW Forever Preview Impressions
This article provides preview impressions of "WoW Forever," a new campaign for World of Warcraft. It appears to be a feature from GameSpot, highlighting upcoming gaming content.
