BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft Returns, Warcraft Everywhere, and More Surprises?

BlizzCon 2026 is set to be Blizzard's biggest show yet, with StarCraft's return, Warcraft expansions, and potential new projects. Here's what to expect.

Ready to dust off your battle gear and mark your calendars? BlizzCon 2026 is rolling into Anaheim on September 12, and after a two-year break, this year's bash is shaping up to be a monumental one for fans of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.

Blizzard's president, Johanna Faries, has been hyping the show like it's the next big raid boss. She's called 2026 Blizzard's "biggest year yet," and teased that the dev teams are "cooking on big swings" across key franchises. Faries promises BlizzCon will deliver the "heart and soul" of what fans crave, while also "bringing some very new things to the table." So, what can you expect from the biggest year in Blizzard history? Let's break it down.

First up, get ready for a whole lot of Warcraft. For years, BlizzCon was basically the World of Warcraft expansion reveal show, and that tradition isn't dying anytime soon. You already know the next expansion is The Last Titan, part of the trilogy announced back at BlizzCon 2023. Expect a jaw-dropping cinematic, details on the Northrend revamp, new features, and maybe even a release date. Plus, there's the 12.2 patch for Midnight to look forward to.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Rumors are swirling about a new WoW Classic version, unofficially called Classic+ by the community. This could be an alternate timeline for WoW, focusing on expanding the original zones, adding new classes or races, and revamping endgame content. Dataminers found a reference to a build codenamed "Camelot," which matches a leaked release slate from last year. If history repeats, we might see it announced at BlizzCon and released just weeks later, like Season of Discovery did in 2023.

And if that leak is legit, there's even more Warcraft on the horizon: a new RTS called Warcraft Chronicles for 2027, and an Arthas RPG spin-off for 2028. Plus, TV tie-ins? Blizzard's been hinting at Hollywood adaptations, and with execs saying the Warcraft IP is "underutilized," it wouldn't be shocking to see some screen magic announced.

Now, let's talk StarCraft. It's been nearly a decade since the franchise had a major release, but that's about to change. Persistent reports point to a StarCraft shooter in the works, possibly in partnership with Korean giant Nexon. The official StarCraft: Remastered website has been glitching out with secret transmissions and new lore, hinting at something big. Fans are speculating it could be a PvE co-op shooter like Helldivers 2, or maybe even the return of StarCraft: Ghosts. Either way, StarCraft is back, but RTS purists might need to brace for a different genre.

As for Diablo, it's a mystery, but with the franchise turning 30, there could be something special up Blizzard's sleeve.

So, what are you most excited about? Will you be tuning in for BlizzCon 2026? Drop your predictions in the comments!