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BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more

Blizzard unveiled Diablo V and a new StarCraft title during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony in Anaheim. The StarCraft project, identified by Variety as StarCraft 3, departs from the series' roots to become an open-world shooter. Developers promised a 2030 release date for the StarCraft game. The event also included updates for World of Warcraft, with dedicated programming scheduled for September 12 and 13. These reveals mark a new chapter for Blizzard as the company expands its core franchises into different genres.

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  • ✓ BlizzCon 2026 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  • ✓ Blizzard announced Diablo V.
  • ✓ The next StarCraft game will be an open-world shooter.
  • ✓ The new StarCraft game is scheduled for release in 2030.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Blizzard revealed Diablo V and a StarCraft open-world shooter scheduled for 2030.

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  1. Blizzard Announces Diablo V and StarCraft Open-World Shooter at BlizzCon 2026

    Blizzard unveiled Diablo V and a new StarCraft title during the BlizzCon 2026 opening ceremony in Anaheim. The StarCraft project, identified by Variety as StarCraft 3, departs from the series' roots to become an open-world shooter. Developers promised a 2030 release date for the StarCraft game. The event also included updates for World of Warcraft, with dedicated programming scheduled for September 12 and 13. These reveals mark a new chapter for Blizzard as the company expands its core franchises into different genres.

    Why it matters

    BlizzCon is the annual gathering for fans of Blizzard Entertainment's gaming titles. The 2026 event returned to the Anaheim Convention Center. The shift of StarCraft from strategy to a shooter represents a significant genre pivot for one of the industry's most established franchises.

    What is confirmed

    • BlizzCon 2026 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center.
    • Blizzard announced Diablo V.
    • The next StarCraft game will be an open-world shooter.
    • The new StarCraft game is scheduled for release in 2030.
    • World of Warcraft news was scheduled for September 12 and 13.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The new StarCraft shooter is titled StarCraft 3.

    What to watch next

    • Release of gameplay footage for the StarCraft shooter
    • Specific release date or window for Diablo V
    • Details on World of Warcraft expansions revealed during the event
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. www.mprnews.org — Minnesota Voter Helpdesk
    2. Blizzard News — Everything Announced at BlizzCon® 2026 Opening Ceremony
    3. XBOX Wire — BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
    4. The New York Times — StarCraft Is Returning, but as an Open-World Shooter
    5. Variety — ‘StarCraft 3,’ an Open-World Shooter Game, Coming in 2030; First Look Revealed
    6. The Verge — StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
    7. Pure Xbox — Roundup: All The Biggest Reveals From Blizzcon 2026, Including Two Massive Announcements
    8. ign.com — Next StarCraft Game Announced at BlizzCon as an Open-World Shooter, but It’s Not Due Out Until 2030
    9. GameSpot — BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
    10. IGN — Starcraft Devs Promise New Game Will Definitely Release in 2030 and Tease Possible Gameplay Elements
    11. Orange County Register — BlizzCon creates an ‘oasis’ for gamers in its return to Anaheim
    12. Blizzard News — Your Preview Guide to Diablo at BlizzCon 2026
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