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Discussing 20 years of Company of Heroes with the team carrying its torch into the future
This article reflects on 20 years of the Company of Heroes real-time strategy franchise, discussing its origins, evolution, and the challenges faced by developer Relic Entertainment. It highlights key titles like the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, and the troubled launch of Company of Heroes 3, while also touching on the studio's recent independence and future prospects.
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.
Playing RTS with a controller? Total War: Warhammer 40,000 dev says it 'really does work' in their game:…
Creative Assembly, the developer behind Total War: Warhammer 40,000, believes it is a myth that Real-Time Strategy games cannot work well with controllers. Studio representative Dave Petry stated that the team has developed a control scheme that "really does work" for consoles, citing Halo Wars 2 as a successful example. The studio aims to make the RTS experience accessible to players who prefer using a gamepad.
Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom brings a new campaign to the classis RTS
Blizzard Entertainment has released the Forsaken Kingdom campaign expansion for Warcraft 3 Reforged. This new content, featuring approximately 30 hours of gameplay across three chapters, explores the story of Sylvanas Windrunner and the Forsaken. It is available as an expansion to the base game or as a standalone package for $29.99 USD.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game was announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a cinematic trailer. While platforms and a specific release date are unconfirmed, it is expected to launch in 2030 for PC and Xbox, with PlayStation potentially included. Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5, is leading the project.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set approximately 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game is slated for a 2030 release, with PC and Xbox confirmed as potential platforms. The project is led by Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5.
Warcraft 3 Reforged Forsaken Kingdom is a new campaign for the classic RTS, and it's out right now
Blizzard Entertainment has released The Forsaken Kingdom, a new original campaign DLC for Warcraft 3 Reforged, featuring over 30 hours of gameplay and a story bridging to World of Warcraft. The release coincides with the game's 3.0 update, which includes graphical overhauls and new features like a neutral hero and improved group selection. The DLC is available for $29.99, with a bundle including the base game priced at $49.99.
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.
Blizzard just dropped a new Warcraft 3 campaign, the first in 23 years
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new two-part campaign, Forsaken Kingdom, for Warcraft III: Reforged, marking the first new campaign content for the game in 23 years. The expansion, available today, includes a prologue covering Arthas's story and a main campaign focusing on the Undercity and characters like Sylvanas. This surprise expansion, alongside a free 3.0 update, aims to improve the reception of the 2020 remaster.
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.
Blizzard Shadow-Drops New Campaign for Warcraft 3 at BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment surprise-released a new campaign for its real-time strategy game Warcraft 3 during BlizzCon 2026. The unexpected drop adds new content to the classic title.
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.
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.
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.
Next StarCraft Game Announced at BlizzCon as an Open-World Shooter, but It’s Not Due Out Until 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, which is described as an open-world shooter and is not expected to be released until 2030. This marks the first new title in the series since StarCraft 2, which launched over 15 years ago.
StarCraft Open-World Shooter Announced, But You’ll Have to Wait Until 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmed a new StarCraft-based open-world shooter, led by Dan Hay of Far Cry fame, is in development with a planned release in 2030. A cinematic trailer was shown, hinting at a campaign and co-op modes, though no gameplay has been revealed.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features an exclusive preview of CD Projekt Red's new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, with developer interviews and unseen images. The issue also celebrates the Real-Time Strategy genre with a list of 14 recommended titles and previews several other upcoming games, including Exodus and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Nintendo Confirms Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo has announced Pikmin 4: Switch 2 Edition, an enhanced version of the real-time strategy game. This new edition will feature additional content and upgraded visuals for the Nintendo Switch.