BlizzCon announcement is simultaneously exciting and dissapointing

Today, it’s been confirmed that Blizzard Entertainment, renowned for games such as World of Warcraft, the Diablo series, and others, will bring back their BlizzCon gaming convention. After a break since 2020 due to the pandemic, there was an online event in 2021, followed by no event in 2022 and 2023. However, there were hopes for a comeback in 2025. That hope has now been realized with today’s announcement, setting the date for September 2026.

BlizzCon won’t happen this year, but it is officially planned for 2026

People’s responses to this announcement have been a mix of excitement and anticipation tinged with a touch of impatience. On one side, it’s fantastic to have BlizzCon back on the calendar after its absence last year. However, waiting until September 2026 feels more like a wait of almost two years rather than just one. Fans have already gone over a year without an event, and with such a long wait, it’s challenging to speculate about what might happen. Of course, every major Blizzard series will be present with something notable to share, but at this stage, it’s difficult to envision the details.

It’s possible that Overwatch 2 may unveil a new character soon, but its final state in 2026 remains uncertain. The World of Warcraft and Diablo IV teams might have updates as well, but predictions are tricky. If the teams are working on something significant now, they would likely need to release it earlier to maintain player engagement and keep them coming back to the games throughout this almost two-year span.

While these popular franchises might not currently offer much in terms of immediate excitement, there’s a strong possibility they’ll reveal something thrilling as the event approaches. The gathering itself is set to be a remarkable reunion for fans, many of whom haven’t come together like this in several years. Furthermore, it’s also plausible that some less talked about Blizzard franchises could use this occasion to share news or updates. For instance, it’s been a while since we heard anything substantial about the once giant franchise, Starcraft. So, let’s stay tuned and patiently wait for any potential announcements.

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2025-03-12 02:02