Flash News

BlizzCon 2026 has just concluded with a massive slate of unexpected reveals, shaking up Blizzard’s biggest franchises. Here are the top headlines:

StarCraft Returns as a Shooter: The franchise shifts genres with a brand-new, story-driven, open-world shooter set in the Koprulu sector. Slated for Spring 2030.

Diablo V Announced: Releasing in Spring 2029, the next chapter takes place in a post-apocalyptic Sanctuary where Diablo has already won. The game will introduce new classes, including the Plague Knight.

WoW Classic Plus is Here: Officially titled World of Warcraft: Forever, this hybrid classic experience launches today, November 4, 2026. It features the new Skyborn Elf race, over 1,000 new quests, fresh zones, and smaller raid sizes.

Hearthstone Expands: The Reign of the Black Empire expansion (released October 20) introduces the new "Assemble" keyword, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Monk class arriving in 2027.

Heroes of the Storm Revived: The Nexus lives on with the surprise addition of a brand-new hero: Xal'atath.