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BlizzCon 2026: Diablo V, a New StarCraft Game and World of Warcraft Forever

Posted by Zeya Sanchez on September 14, 2026 at 12:52pm

Everything Blizzard Announced at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim on 12–13 September revealed Diablo V for spring 2029, an open-world StarCraft game for spring 2030 and World of Warcraft Forever, arriving on 4 November with a beta from 17 September. Diablo IV's Age of Hatred Collection comes to Switch 2 on 15 September.

Fans outside the Anaheim Convention Center during BlizzCon Fans outside the Anaheim Convention Center at an earlier BlizzCon. Photo: Twisted Nether, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

By the UISC BD Editorial Desk · United Information Service Center · Published 14 September 2026 · 4-minute read

"BlizzCon 2026" is among the rising searches in South Korea on Google Trends — one of the world's most passionate markets for Blizzard games and esports — as well as in the United States.

Event Details

  • Dates: 12–13 September 2026.
  • Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, California.

The Big Announcements

Diablo V — Spring 2029

Blizzard confirmed the next main instalment in its dark fantasy action role-playing series, Diablo V, with a target window of spring 2029.

A New Open-World StarCraft Game — Spring 2030

Fans of the science-fiction universe got a long-awaited return: a new open-world StarCraft game, a shooter set in the StarCraft universe, planned for spring 2030.

World of Warcraft Forever — 4 November 2026

World of Warcraft Forever arrives on 4 November 2026, with a beta starting 17 September — giving players an early chance to try it.

Diablo IV on Nintendo Switch 2 — 15 September 2026

The Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 15 September, bringing the game to a portable console.

Release Timeline at a Glance

  • 15 Sep 2026: Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection (Switch 2)
  • 17 Sep 2026: World of Warcraft Forever beta
  • 4 Nov 2026: World of Warcraft Forever launch
  • Spring 2029: Diablo V
  • Spring 2030: open-world StarCraft game

Why It Matters for Players

A long-term roadmap. Announcing games years ahead signals major investment in Blizzard's biggest franchises.

StarCraft's return. The series has special significance in South Korea, where it helped build the modern esports industry.

More ways to play. Switch 2 support opens Diablo IV to players who prefer handheld gaming.

Smart Gaming Tips

  • Treat far-off dates as targets — release windows years away can change.
  • Sign up for betas only through official Blizzard channels to avoid scam sites.
  • Set healthy play limits, especially around big launches.

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Next up: Tokyo Game Show 2026, the biggest in its history. From South Korea, see our Chuseok 2026 guide.

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