BlizzCon 2025: StarCraft Shooter, Diablo 5, WoW Forever Announced

BlizzCon dominated the week with huge reveals: an open-world StarCraft shooter for 2030, Diablo V in 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching in weeks.

Did BlizzCon just deliver the biggest MMO news of the year? If you're a Blizzard fan, this past week was probably a rollercoaster. The show dominated headlines as expected, and whether you think it was worth the wait likely depends on whether the new announcements catered to your tastes.

The biggest bombshell? A brand-new open-world StarCraft shooter is officially in the works, targeting a 2030 release. That's right—StarCraft is coming back, but not as an RTS. An open-world shooter set in the StarCraft universe is something fans have dreamed about for years, and now it's real. We don't have many details yet, but the mere existence of this project has the internet buzzing.

But that's not all. Diablo V is also on the way, with a planned launch in 2029. The Diablo franchise has been on a roll lately, and a fifth mainline entry arriving in just a few years is huge news for action RPG fans. Expect more hellish adventures, loot grinding, and probably a few surprises along the way.

And for those of you who live and breathe Azeroth, World of Warcraft Forever is launching in just a few weeks. Yes, weeks! This appears to be a major new chapter for WoW, and it's coming sooner than anyone expected. If you're a lapsed player, this might be the perfect time to jump back in.

Of course, not every announcement will appeal to everyone. BlizzCon's impact always hinges on what you personally care about. If you're a StarCraft fan, you're probably over the moon. If you're all about Diablo, you've got a reason to celebrate. And if you're a WoW loyalist, you're probably already planning your return.

So, what did you think of BlizzCon this year? Were the announcements worth the wait, or were you hoping for something different? Let us know in the comments!