It's really starting to look like a new StarCraft game will be revealed at BlizzCon
Initial reports of a Nexon-developed shooter were met with doubt, but now something funky is happening with the StarCraft 2 website. And have you seen the BlizzCon schedule?
Recent reports suggest a new StarCraft game could be revealed at BlizzCon 2026, just a week away. This excitement began earlier this week when a Korean news outlet reported that Nexon is close to finalizing a deal to develop a new game based on the StarCraft series. StarCraft has been dormant since 2017, with StarCraft Remastered being the last original StarCraft game released in 2017. Despite this, the series remains hugely popular in Korea.
However, there are some concerns about the report. Firstly, the Chosun suggested the new game would be StarCraft 3, rather than a shooter. Additionally, Nexon's CEO, Junghun Lee, has shown enthusiasm for generative AI and microtransactions, which may raise doubts about the report's accuracy.
Yet, the timing appears right, with BlizzCon 2026 scheduled for September 12-13. This timing, coupled with a glitch on the StarCraft website and a mysterious gap in the BlizzCon main stage schedule, has fueled speculation. While Blizzard's resident pro Tyler Colp couldn't find any confirmed slots for StarCraft, there's a possibility a new game announcement could fit within the one-hour gap.
While a new StarCraft shooter is the most prevalent rumor, it's worth noting that Blizzard was reportedly incubating a StarCraft shooter internally in 2024, under former Far Cry director Dan Hay. However, it seems unlikely that both Nexon and Blizzard would be developing two separate StarCraft shooters simultaneously.
Other signs pointing towards a shooter include Blizzard's hiring of a lead designer for an open-world shooter using Unreal Engine, a recent StarCraft 2 patch, and the upcoming BlizzCon rewards including a 15-day co-op XP boost for Commander progression in StarCraft 2.
In conclusion, while there are many hints towards a new StarCraft game being revealed at BlizzCon 2026, the exact nature of the announcement remains uncertain. BlizzCon kicks off at 10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET on September 12, so we'll have to wait and see what surprises (or confirmations) Blizzard and Nexon have in store.
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