Blizzard nears deal with Nexon for new StarCraft games as BlizzCon 2026 approaches
A game industry source recently informed South Korean outlet Chosun Daily that Blizzard is on the verge of closing its rumored deal with Nexon to develop new StarCraft games. The deal might also include the rights to publish an Overwatch mobile title. Read Entire Article
Blizzard is nearing an agreement with Nexon to develop new StarCraft games, following years of the franchise being on the back burner. The deal may involve Nexon producing StarCraft III or a spin-off, as well as a mobile Overwatch title. Both StarCraft and Overwatch have not appeared on Nexon's South Korean or global websites, but the agreement was rumored last year, with Nexon reportedly outbidding other Asian game publishers.
The new StarCraft game's genre remains uncertain, with possibilities including a first-person shooter to revive the canceled StarCraft: Ghost or a sequel to StarCraft II. Blizzard currently maintains the RTS in maintenance mode, having released a significant update in June 2026 that essentially rebooted the game. StarCraft, an American property, has found great success in South Korea, where it helped shape the esports scene and internet infrastructure.
The news of the partnership with Nexon arrives just a week before BlizzCon 2026, scheduled for September 12-13, though Blizzard has not yet announced if any new games will be revealed at the event.
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