Blizzard has taken over the gaming conversation this weekend as BlizzCon 2026 delivers a wave of announcements across some of the company's biggest franchises.
From World of Warcraft and Overwatch to Diablo and StarCraft, Blizzard used its major showcase to give players a look at what is coming over the next several years.
World of Warcraft: Forever Revealed
One of the biggest announcements is World of Warcraft: Forever, a new direction for WoW Classic that explores an alternate version of the long-running MMO.
The reveal follows years of speculation about what players often called "Classic+," an idea built around expanding classic World of Warcraft rather than simply progressing through previously released expansions.
For longtime WoW players, Forever could offer something different: the familiar foundations of classic Warcraft with new content and possibilities.
Overwatch Is Getting a New Hero
Overwatch also received attention during the event with the reveal of its newest hero, described as a robotic vampire.
Blizzard is also preparing significant changes for existing heroes, including Roadhog and Sombra, suggesting that the game's evolving roster and balance will remain a major focus.
Warcraft III Gets Its First New Campaign in More Than Two Decades
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises for longtime Blizzard fans is new Warcraft III content.
Blizzard has announced a new campaign for Warcraft III, marking the game's first new campaign in roughly 23 years.
Considering Warcraft III's importance to both the Warcraft universe and PC gaming history, the announcement gives veteran players a major reason to return.
Diablo 5 Is Coming
Blizzard also looked much further into the future by confirming Diablo 5, currently targeting 2029.
