Rumoured StarCraft Game Won't Be a Destiny-Style Shooter, Industry Insiders Reveal
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Industry insiders report that the rumoured new StarCraft game will not be a Destiny-style live service shooter, with potential gameplay cues pointing toward Space Marine 2 and Far Cry instead.
The whispers surrounding a potential return for the StarCraft franchise are growing louder by the day. Recent reports indicate that Nexon has secured rights to develop a new entry in the iconic sci-fi universe, and the official StarCraft 2 website recently began displaying visual glitches that heavily hint at an upcoming reveal. As players across PC and console eagerly anticipate what is next, industry reporting is starting to shape our expectations of how the project will actually play.
Speaking on a recent podcast, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier poured cold water on the idea that this new project might be a live service shooter in the vein of Destiny. While Schreier did not offer specifics on what the game actually is, ruling out the Destiny comparison shifts the conversation considerably. At the same time, Windows Central editor Jez Corden chimed in on social media to suggest the project might share DNA with titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and elements of the Far Cry series. That Far Cry comparison feels particularly relevant given past industry reports that former Far Cry boss Dan Hay has been leading a shooter project at Blizzard.
Players will not have to wait long for official clarity, as all signs point to a major reveal during this weekend's BlizzCon opening ceremony. For a community that treats these long-running franchises as core social spaces, any new entry needs to strike the right balance between honoring legacy lore and delivering modern gameplay loops that keep communities engaged. As digital economies, battle passes, and cross-platform expectations continue to shape modern blockbusters, seeing how Blizzard adapts one of its crown jewels will be one of the biggest moments of the year. Eurogamer originally reported these details.
BlizzCon is right around the corner, and the opening ceremony is primed to finally demystify what Blizzard has been building behind closed doors. Whether the project leans into cooperative action or open world loops, players are ready to see how the legendary real-time strategy universe translates to a modern gaming landscape.
Tags: StarCraft, Blizzard, PC Gaming, Shooter, BlizzCon
Original article: Eurogamer