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Blizzard is bringing Overwatch to Android and iOS with a new 4v4 spin-off

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:34:01 +0000

The Overwatch series is expanding again, and this time into the mobile space. The newly announced title offers 4v4 action on iOS and Android. Read more...

Overwatch 2 overhaul sees 10 new heroes coming in, and even dropping the "2" from its name

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:16:01 +0000

Blizzard's massive Overwatch 2 showcase had it unveiling a massive overhaul for the free-to-play hero shooter, and there's even a name change. Read more...

Blizzard to unveil its "Next Chapter" with showcases for Diablo, Overwatch, WoW, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:01 +0000

Blizzard Entertainment has announced four game showcases focused on its most popular games, and it's teasing big announcements and sneak peeks for fans. Read more...

Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard and Microsoft after five years of managing Diablo

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:22:02 +0000

After five years at Blizzard, Rod Fergusson of Gears of War fame has announced he is moving on from the Microsoft-owned studio. Read more...

Overwatch 2 is introducing a game-changing perk system, also reveals return of loot boxes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:20:01 +0000

Blizzard is slated to make some big changes to Overwatch 2 in 2025, this includes a third-person game mode, the return of loot boxes, a brand-new perk system, and more. Read more...

Following Blizzard's remaster launch, original Warcraft I and II are being delisted from GOG

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:26:01 +0000

The GOG store has revealed that, following a publisher request, it will soon delist Warcraft I and Warcraft II from its DRM-free store. However, there is some good news for owners. Read more...

Blizzard is hiring for an open-world shooter game, possibly set in StarCraft universe

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:01 +0000

It seems that Blizzard is taking a third try at creating a shooter experience in the StarCraft universe, as a job posting has revealed a mysterious AAA project. Read more...

Mists of Pandaria will hit World of Warcraft Classic in 2025

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:30:01 +0000

The popular Mists of Pandaria expansion is coming to World of Warcraft Classic next year. Blizzard has also revealed Classic realms, a teaser for the next major WoW expansion, and more. Read more...

Blizzard launches Warcraft 3: Reforged 2.0, "when something is broken, you fix it"

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:42:01 +0000

The Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct has a surprise for Warcraft 3 fans, with Blizzard releasing a complete overhaul of the Reforged edition from four years ago. Read more...

Warcraft I and II remasters announced, available right now

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:46:01 +0000

Blizzard has announced and surprise-released remasters for the games that started the Warcraft franchise. They come with updated and classic graphics toggles, better controls, and a lot more. Read more...

Overwatch 2's Classic event is live, bringing back the 2016 hero roster, maps, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:36:02 +0000

Blizzard has brought back the launch experience of the classic Overwatch to its free-to-play sequel. The limited-time event is now live. Read more...

Looks like Blizzard is working on a remaster of Warcraft II from 1995

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:30:01 +0000

Blizzard seems to be preparing to announce Warcraft II: Remastered soon, according to leaked files from dataminers. Read more...

Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct, teases multiple surprises

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:36:01 +0000

Blizzard is promising multiple surprises for Warcraft fans in the upcoming 30th anniversary special Direct broadcast. Read more...

Blizzard may have new StarCraft shooter in the works, insider suggests

Omer Dursun — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:08:01 +0000

Blizzard may be incubating its third attempt at a StarCraft shooter, according to Jason Schreier. Previous titles were canceled after years of development as the game struggled to find its vision. Read more...

Heroes and villains from My Hero Academia anime head to Overwatch 2

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:58:01 +0000

Overwatch 2 is getting an official crossover with anime series My Hero Academia, bringing Deku, All Might, Shigaraki, and more as Legendary Skins. Read more...

StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II announced for PC Game Pass, coming in November

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:37:21 +0000

Phil Spencer announced StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection for PC players on Game Pass during today's Xbox Tokyo Game. Read more...

Diablo IV has reportedly generated over $1 billion in revenue since its June 2023 launch

John Callaham — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:36:01 +0000

A LinkedIn profile of a Blizzard employee that has since been closed claims that Diablo IV has generated over $1 billion in revenue since its launch in June 2023. Read more...

Overwatch 2 will offer free content for Xbox Game Pass members starting Sept 17

John Callaham — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:32:02 +0000

Blizzard has revealed that on September 17, members of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service will be able to download free content for its first-person hero shooter Overwatch 2. Read more...

Blizzard won't hold its fan event BlizzCon in 2024 but it will return in the future

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:46:01 +0000

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that it will not be holding its in-person fan event BlizzCon in 2024. The developer did say it will hold the event at some point in the future. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds more Blizzard games and Manor Lords to its cloud service this week

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:44:01 +0000

The Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding more older Blizzard games to its library this week, along with the highly anticipated historical city builder game Manor Lords, and more. Read more...

After canceling its survival game, Blizzard is now hiring for a new unannounced project

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:46:01 +0000

Blizzard Entertainment is now hiring for a number of positions for a new but currently unannounced game, a few months after its survival game was canceled after several years of development. Read more...

Overwatch 2 Season 9 is coming on Feb. 12 with a new higher Champion rank and more

John Callaham — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:04:01 +0000

Blizzard has revealed the full change notes it plans to add to Overwatch 2 when Season 9 of the team-based multiplayer shooter begins on Feb. 12. It will include a new higher Champion rank and more. Read more...

Blizzard names its new president just a few days after Microsoft Gaming's big layoffs

John Callaham — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:16:01 +0000

Blizzard has named Johanna Faries as its new president, just a few days after over 1,900 team members at Microsoft Gaming were laid off and Blizzard canceled its unnamed survival game. Read more...

A quick look back at three previously announced Blizzard games that got canceled

John Callaham — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:00:02 +0000

A few days ago, an unnamed survival game in development at Blizzard got canceled. This is not the first time this has happened. Blizzard canned an adventure game, a third-person shooter, and an MMO. Read more...

Blizzard has canceled its unnamed survival game as part of Microsoft's gaming layoffs

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:18:01 +0000

As part of the large number of layoffs that were made today in Microsoft's gaming division, Blizzard will not be moving forward with its unnamed new survival-based game that was revealed in 2022. Read more...

Diablo IV: Season of the Construct begins Jan. 23 with a new quest, new dungeons and more

John Callaham — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:40:01 +0000

Blizzard has revealed the first details for its Season 3 update coming Jan. 23, called Season of the Construct. It will include a new quest, new dungeons, and even a new NPC companion, the Seneschal. Read more...

World of Warcraft's 2024 roadmaps revealed by Blizzard for its 20th anniversary year

John Callaham — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:18:01 +0000

Blizzard has revealed its 2024 roadmaps for both its main World of Warcraft MMO and the Classic version. They include when their next expansions will launch and its 20th anniversary event. Read more...

Diablo IV is free to play on Steam until November 28; get a 40 percent discount as well

John Callaham — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:14:01 +0000

Blizzard is letting people play their action-RPG Diablo IV for free on Steam through November 28. You can play the game up through level 20, and if you like it there's also a 40 percent discount. Read more...

Could World of Warcraft come to Xbox? Blizzard VP says, "We talk about it all the time"

John Callaham — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:40:01 +0000

Blizzard's Holly Longdale stated in a new interview that when it comes to bringing World of Warcraft to Xbox consoles, "We talk about it all the time". However, there are no concrete plans right now. Read more...

World of Warcraft: The Worldsoul Saga will span three expansions; The War Within is first

John Callaham — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:06:01 +0000

Blizzard announced an ambitious effort to expand its long-running MMO World of Warcraft with a storyline, The Worldsoul Saga, that will span three expansions, starting with The War Within in 2024. Read more...

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred expansion launches in late 2024; more updates revealed

John Callaham — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:32:01 +0000

Blizzard has just announced Vessel of Hatred, the first paid expansion pack for its action-RPG, Diablo IV. It will launch in late 2024 and will include a new location, a new player class and more. Read more...

Mauga is Overwatch 2's next hero, a chaingun-wielding tank who is free to try this weekend

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:16:02 +0000

Blizzard unveiled Mauga at BlizzCon today, the next hero to join the Overwatch 2 roster. The Tank hero is officially joining in December, but he is free to try out this weekend as a special event. Read more...

Here's when and where to watch the BlizzCon 2023 livestream and what to expect

John Callaham — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:52:02 +0000

Blizzard is holding BlizzCon 2023 starting Friday, Nov. 3 by live-streaming its opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Eastern time), with new games and expansions expected to be revealed. Read more...

Blizzard kicks off Diablo IV free weekend for PC players

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:48:02 +0000

Diablo IV is now available to play for free via the Battle.net launcher. PC gamers can jump into the game through the whole weekend, but they can only reach level 20 during the promotion. Read more...

You could win a Diablo IV custom gaming PC cooled with real human blood

John Callaham — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:14:01 +0000

Blizzard is promoting Diablo IV: Season of Blood by both promoting the donation of blood by players to get rewards, as well as a sweepstakes where a gaming PC with real human blood is the prize. Read more...

You can still get the Xbox Series X-Diablo IV bundle for an all-time low price

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:50:01 +0000

The Xbox Series X-Diablo IV bundle is priced at just $489.99 at Amazon or $80 off its normal price tag. You can also get the Diablo IV game for a big discount off its normal price on most platforms. Read more...

Diablo IV: Season of Blood is now live but with no console-PC crossplay [Update]

John Callaham — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:56:01 +0000

Blizzard announced that the start of the Season of Blood content update for Diablo IV got delayed for a few hours, but the new season is now live. However, there's no PC-console crossplay right now. Read more...

Microsoft officially closes its deal to buy Activision Blizzard

John Callaham — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:47:05 +0000

Microsoft had officially closed the deal to buy Activision Blizzard. The plan to purchase the huge game developer and publisher of Call of Duty and others was first announced in January 2022 Read more...

Diablo IV comes to Steam on October 17 alongside Season 2

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:56:02 +0000

Following Overwatch 2, Blizzard is now bringing its hit ARPG experience Diablo IV to Steam over from its Battle.net platform. This launch will happen alongside the release of the game's second season. Read more...

Blizzard will bring some of its games to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 on August 10

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:48:01 +0000

This will be the first time Blizzard games on the PC will be available on a multiplayer platform outside of its in-house Battle.net service. Overwatch 2 will support Steam achievements and more. Read more...