- A new report points to a new StarCraft announcement at BlizzCon 2026.
- The new entry in this series is said to be a third-person shooter led by Dan Hay, who previously worked on Far Cry.
- Two StarCraft shooters were also cancelled mid-development previously.
Rumors regarding a new StarCraft title from Blizzard have been making the rounds for a while. The studio is rumored to be working on a new shooter entry for the IP, and it seems an announcement is now closer than ever.
According to a new report, Blizzard’s next big StarCraft entry will be announced later this year.
Why it matters: Blizzard has mainly focused on Diablo and Overwatch lately, so a new StarCraft announcement would give the studio and its fans something fresh to look forward to.
Following reports from industry insiders like Jason Schreier, the latest information comes courtesy of Jez Corden.
He states that StarCraft will be the headliner for BlizzCon 2026 and will likely receive a formal announcement at the event. For those curious, BlizzCon 2026 is scheduled for September.
It is said that the latest entry will be a third-person shooter, with more information expected during BlizzCon. The event will also shed light on other Blizzard IPs, including Overwatch.
Additionally, the studio could share a new mobile game announcement as it continues to deliver exciting updates to the community.
As for StarCraft, this is not the first time a revival has been discussed regarding the series. Previously, Phil Spencer also teased work on the series, hinting at what is coming in the next few months.
Following multiple StarCraft-related cancellations, the current project is being helmed by Dan Hay. The developer brings experience from Far Cry into the mix, giving fans some hope for the future.
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