Blizzard announces new developments across its iconic series at BlizzCon, including a StarCraft open-world shooter and Diablo 5.
Blizzard’s Big Announcements at BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment made significant waves at this year’s BlizzCon, unveiling a slew of new titles from its legendary franchises. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the company announced a new open-world shooter set within the StarCraft universe, cryptically named StarCraft, described as “Deadwood in space” and set for a 2030 release. Concurrently, Diablo 5 is in the works with a planned release in 2029, continuing the dark fantasy saga that has been a staple of PC gaming for decades. Also, a new World of Warcraft fork titled WOW: Forever was revealed, aimed at rekindling the classic adventure for long-time fans.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Extended Lifespan
Square Enix has extended the anticipation surrounding Final Fantasy 7 with an announcement of a fresh release date for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun. The final chapter in the remake trilogy is on the horizon, but the journey isn’t over just yet. In addition to the main release, new downloadable content featuring fan-favorite characters Sephiroth and Vincent will push the narrative timeline even further.
Arc Raiders Considers Dropping Expeditions Feature
In an interview with PC Games N, ALEksander Grøndal, Executive Producer of ARC Raiders, hinted that the Expeditions feature, a critical late-game component, might be permanently shelved. Initially paused until 2027, there is now an indication it may not return at all. This potential shift comes ahead of the game’s “Frozen Trail” update slated for an October release, reflecting ongoing changes and the developers’ adaptive approach to evolving the game’s framework.
Sony Halts The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Mod
The gaming community was poised to rekindle the intense rivalry between iconic characters Abby and Ellie online through a fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us 2. However, as reported by PC Games N, Sony has pulled the plug on the mod shortly before its release. This decision aligns with broader industry trends concerning user-generated content and the complex dynamics between fan creations and corporate control.
