Next StarCraft Game Announced at BlizzCon as an Open-World Shooter, but It’s Not Due Out Until 2030
It’s been over 15 years since Blizzard’s beloved real-time strategy game, StarCraft 2, came out. Now, a new game in the series has been announced — but it’s still years away.
After a 15-year absence, Blizzard has announced the next installment in the sci-fi series, StarCraft. Revealed at the 2026 BlizzCon, the game diverges significantly from previous titles, opting for an open-world shooter genre. With a launch date set for 2030, the announcement may not elicit immediate excitement, but Blizzard's track record of unveiling games far in advance has fans hopeful.
The news came after visual 'glitches' on the official StarCraft website and a warning about compromised devices, leading fans to speculate about a significant update. Rumors of a StarCraft shooter have been circulating since 2024, with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier revealing Blizzard's third attempt led by former Far Cry executive producer Dan Hay, who joined the company in 2022.
A job posting for an upcoming open-world shooter further fueled speculation. Despite past struggles, including the cancellation of StarCraft Ghost in 2006 and Ares in 2019, Blizzard appears to be on its third attempt to develop a successful StarCraft shooter. The latest announcement follows the BlizzCon 2026 event, where various other news was shared.
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