StarCraft 3 Could Finally Happen Thanks to a Surprise Partnership with Nexon
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A new report suggests StarCraft 3 could finally be in development through a partnership between Blizzard and Korean publisher Nexon, with potential announcements coming at BlizzCon.
The legendary real-time strategy franchise might finally make its long awaited return, but the project is reportedly changing hands. According to a recent report from Korean publication Chosun, Blizzard Entertainment is close to finalizing a deal that would allow Nexon to develop a new entry in the StarCraft universe. While Blizzard has largely kept the series on ice since the final StarCraft 2 content dropped in 2016, the IP retains a massive competitive and casual following in Korea where Nexon is based.
Industry insiders are still debating what form this rumored project will actually take. Earlier reports pointed toward a possible shooter in the franchise rather than a traditional strategy game, which has naturally sparked speculation about a spiritual successor to the long canceled StarCraft: Ghost. Nexon and Blizzard already share a working relationship, having teamed up earlier this year to handle PC publishing rights for Overwatch in Korea.
Players will not have to wait long for official word, as rumors point toward a potential reveal during BlizzCon. Blizzard recently dropped a surprise balance patch for StarCraft 2 that shook up the meta, fueling speculation that the studio is prepping the community for a major franchise revival. If an announcement is coming, the opening ceremony at BlizzCon is the place to watch it unfold live across YouTube and other streaming platforms.
For a community that has spent nearly a decade surviving on remasters and balance tweaks, the prospect of a new StarCraft game is massive news. Whether it is a classic RTS or a fresh shooter spin-off, handing the keys to a powerhouse like Nexon shows that publishers are increasingly willing to look outward to revive dormant powerhouse franchises for modern cross-platform audiences.
Tags: StarCraft, Blizzard, Nexon, Strategy Games, PC Gaming
Original article: Polygon