Blizzard announces an open-world StarCraft shooter and a Diablo animated series coming to Netflix.
This week’s gaming news is dominated by major announcements from Blizzard, which has stirred the pot at BlizzCon 2026 with major revelations about two of its franchises—StarCraft and Diablo.
Blizzard’s Bold New Directions: StarCraft and Diablo
After years of anticipation, Blizzard has confirmed the return of StarCraft, but fans shouldn’t expect the classic RTS gameplay to which they have grown accustomed. Instead, what Blizzard has in store is an open-world shooter, set to launch in 2030. As reported by Polygon, this new iteration aims to reinvent the franchise, likely a move to capture a wider audience or to adapt to gaming trends that favor open-world experiences.
Alongside this announcement, Blizzard is also expanding its lore into the realm of streaming entertainment with a Diablo animated series on Netflix. Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries announced the project, marking a significant step into media adaptation, akin to previous ventures such as the Arcane series on Netflix.
Bulkhead’s Launch Success with Wardogs
In other news, UK-based studio Bulkhead has something to celebrate. Their latest tactical shooter, Wardogs, has achieved massive success on its launch day on Steam Early Access, selling over a million copies and peaking at 350,000 concurrent players, according to Eurogamer. This indicates a strong interest and solid marketing effort behind the title, which could bode well for future updates and content releases.
More Fallout on the Horizon
Fans of the Fallout series also have something to look forward to, as detailed by Polygon. Bethesda and Obsidian are teaming up to deliver remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, responding to a prolonged absence of new entries in the franchise. These remasters are set to update these classic titles for modern platforms, presumably with enhanced graphics and possibly additional content.
Zelda Switch 2 Launches With Scalping Issues
The special edition Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 is experiencing significant demand, leading to scalpers reselling the console at inflated prices soon after preorders sold out. Eurogamer reports that some units are already appearing on eBay for £700 or more, nearly double the retail price. This reflects ongoing issues in the gaming hardware market concerning scalping and availability.
