{
  "id": 7015604,
  "title": "StarCraft Devs Promise New Game Will Definitely Release in 2030",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/starcraft-devs-promise-new-game-will-definitely-release-in-2030",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:08:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/starcraft-devs-promise-new-game-will-definitely-release-in-2030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blizzard has announced that StarCraft is getting a new game, but it's taking an entirely different approach from its previous installments. The sci-fi franchise will now be launched as an open-world shooter and is set to release in 2030. During Blizzcon 2026, StarCraft GM & VP Dan Hay and Associate Director AnaLee Haertling were asked about the long-awaited release date and the game's gameplay elements. Hay revealed that sharing a firm release date helps keep everyone \"honest\" and serves as a rallying cry for the team. He also stated that the team is focused on creating a game that is fun, powerful, and allows players to explore a world filled with warfare and different factions. Hay further hinted at the visceral feeling of being a soldier fighting against massive, deadly creatures and the importance of making the game feel authentic and welcoming to both new and veteran players.",
  "summary": "We got the chance to speak with the developers of the new StaCcraft game, who explained why they shared such a distant release date and even teased some potential gameplay elements.",
  "key_points": [
    "Blizzard announces StarCraft new game as open-world shooter",
    "Release date set for 2030",
    "Focus on fun, powerful gameplay and exploration"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Blizzard's shift to an open-world shooter for the new StarCraft game marks a significant departure from its previous strategy, aiming to deliver a more immersive experience for both new and veteran players.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}