BlizzCon 2026 Major Game Reveals
BlizzCon 2026 Returns to Anaheim With Major Game Reveals and Esports Competitions
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Blizzard President Johanna Faries is scheduled to appear at the 10:30 a.m. PDT Opening Ceremony alongside leaders from the company’s major franchises, with the company promising major game announcements.
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Reports cited in advance of the convention link a possible new StarCraft project to South Korean developer Nexon, with speculation ranging from a traditional real-time strategy game to a shooter set in the StarCraft universe.
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World of Warcraft programming includes dedicated panels on housing, world building, art design and Hardcore mode, in addition to the broader “What’s Next” and systems deep-dive sessions.
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The esports schedule includes the Mythic Dungeon International 2026 Grand Finals, with teams including Dignitas, Big Lucky, Liquid and Mandatory competing on the opening day, followed by the Arena World Championship finals on the second day.
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Viewers seeking all available Warcraft Twitch rewards must link their BlizzCon Pass to a Battle.net account by September 18; the event also includes in-person streamer meet-and-greets in Hall A.
BlizzCon 2026 returned September 12–13 to the Anaheim Convention Center for Blizzard's first in-person major convention in three years. Blizzard News reported that the Opening Ceremony delivered major announcements across World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and StarCraft, with Blizzard President Johanna Faries alongside franchise leaders promising game-changing reveals that fans have awaited for years.
The convention featured developer panels, esports competitions, and community events spanning two days. Xbox News reported that announcements included StarCraft's return as an open-world shooter and Diablo V launching in Spring 2029, while World of Warcraft players received details on the next expansion and a new Classic-focused MMO called World of Warcraft Forever.
StarCraft Returns as Open-World Shooter
Xbox News reported that StarCraft made a triumphant return at the Opening Ceremony as an original open-world shooter, marking the franchise's major comeback after years of quiet development. The announcement confirmed months of speculation and reported ties to South Korean developer Nexon, ending debate over whether the game would be a traditional real-time strategy title or something entirely new.
Diablo V Launches Spring 2029 With New Series
Xbox News confirmed that Diablo V is arriving in Spring 2029, delivering the next mainline entry to the demon-slaying franchise. Blizzard News also announced a new animated series set in the Diablo universe, expanding the franchise beyond games into visual storytelling that will bring the dark gothic world to mainstream audiences.
Overwatch Expands With 55th Hero Doctrine
Dual Shockers reported that Blizzard unveiled major changes coming to Overwatch, highlighted by the addition of the 55th hero to the roster: Doctrine. The announcement signals Blizzard's continued support for the hero shooter as it pushes toward larger roster diversity and fresh gameplay dynamics for competitive and casual players alike.
World of Warcraft Forever Launches as Permanent Classic Home
Massively OP reported that World of Warcraft Forever will serve as an expanded version of Classic with more content and a new expanding version of the vanilla world. The beta is set to begin in November, offering Classic players a permanent home with fresh progression opportunities and new end-game content that honors the original game while building something larger.
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