BlizzCon® 2026 Highlights
BlizzCon 2026 has kicked off with President Johanna Faries leading the Opening Ceremony at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event celebrated the player community and the creativity that brings Blizzard’s worlds to life.
“What a special moment this is… why artistry matters, why creativity matters, and why making and playing games will matter always,” — Johanna Faries
Here are the major announcements from the Opening Ceremony:
World of Warcraft®: Forever
- Release Date: November 5, 2026 (Beta starts September 18, 2026)
- New Features:
- Three new zones
- Over 1,000 quests
- Nine dungeons and two raids
- Introduction of the Skyborne race
Diablo® V
- Release Date: Spring 2029 (North America)
- Premise: The world has fallen, and players must confront the consequences of this new era.
StarCraft®
- Release Date: Spring 2030 (North America)
- Details: Returns with a story-driven, open-world shooter.
Additional Announcements:
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Diablo® IV
- Season of Hell’s Legacy: Begins September 16, 2026
- First Class Pack: The Amazon arrives in early 2027
- Switch Release: “Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection” on September 16, 2026
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Overwatch®
- Season 5 Launch: New Support Hero ‘Doctrine’, new map ‘Watchpoint: Grimsvötn’
- Performance by YOASOBI: First esports halftime show during the Overwatch World Cup.
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Hearthstone®
- New Class: Monk, launching in 2027
- Next Expansion: “Reign of the Black Empire” introduces the new keyword “Assemble”.
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Warcraft® III
- New Campaign: “Forsaken Kingdom” now available with the 3.0 update.
BlizzCon serves as the ultimate celebration for Blizzard fans, featuring hands-on experiences, developer panels, and exciting esports competition.
Stay tuned to the official livestream for more updates and in-depth looks at the new announcements!
