Blizzard Teases 35th Anniversary Showcases Across Its Major Franchises, But StarCraft Fans Are Left Waiting
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Blizzard is celebrating its 35th anniversary with four days of reveals starting January 29, covering World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch, though StarCraft received only a brief logo teaser with no dedicated showcase.
Blizzard is gearing up for a major celebration. According to a new report from Eurogamer, the studio has dropped a teaser video filled with nostalgic retro setups and classic props to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Starting on January 29, the publisher is rolling out four days of dedicated updates, covering heavy hitters like World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. For players invested in these live service ecosystems, it is a prime opportunity to see what is next for battle passes, seasonal updates, and upcoming expansions like World of Warcraft: Midnight and the Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred content drop.
However, the community response has been a mix of excitement and skepticism, largely due to who was left out of the spotlight. While the teaser briefly flashed logos for Heroes of the Storm and StarCraft at the very end, StarCraft was completely absent from the official schedule of deep-dive days. This brief nod has reignited speculation around recent industry reports of an in-development StarCraft shooter, though it remains entirely unclear if that project has survived the R&D phase or is anywhere near ready for a public reveal.
For long-time fans who treat these franchises as core social hubs, the omission stings a bit. Blizzard has a massive year ahead with major roadmap beats across PC, console, and mobile platforms, but the lack of love for one of RTS history's most defining pillars is notable. Whether the studio is holding back a surprise or simply moving past its classic strategy roots remains to be seen, but the community will be watching the January 29 broadcasts closely for any hidden announcements.
Tags: Blizzard, World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer