BlizzCon 2026: The most epic reveals

From the return of StarCraft to a tantalising new character for Heroes of the Storm, BlizzCon 2026 was jam packed full of exciting announcements across their library of games. Here are the biggest and most epic reveals from the weekend! A complete list, along with dates and details, can be found on the Blizzard website.

Return to StarCraft

Among the biggest announcements from BlizzCon is the return of StarCraft. Fans will find themselves transported back to the Koprulu Sector in this re-imagining of the beloved game, which will take form as an open-world shooter. 

Still a few years away, it is expected to launch in Spring 2030.

World of Warcraft: Forever

World of Warcraft Classic fans will be stoked for the launch of World of Warcraft: Forever, a third WoW experience alongside Classic and Modern, which takes players back for a deeper view of the beginnings of Azeroth. It will feature revamped areas to explore, nine more dungeons and two more raids, and even a new playable race - the Skyborne. It’s sure to reawaken that spark for WoW players! 

World of Warcraft: Forever is out November 4th, with Beta launching September 17th.

Into the Nexus with Xal’atath

Heroes of the Storm seems to be having its comeback era of late, furthered by the reveal of a brand new playable character - Xal’atath! She’s a ranged DPS character with a host of lethal abilities and two ultimate Heroic paths that are sure to be game changers. Xal’atath arrives September 28th.

Blizzard President Johanna Faries also hinted at a second new character coming in the near future - so watch this space and keep holding that HoTS torch!

Diablo animated series, a new game and the return of a beloved fan-favourite

Diablo fans were showered with reveals at BlizzCon!

Blizzard President Johanna Faries announced a Diablo animated show is in the works at Netflix - and that’s just the start. “Diablo, I promise, is just the beginning,” Faries said. “To our Overwatch community, to our Warcraft community, and who knows, perhaps even some of our other universes.”

Diablo V has also been announced, set to be unleashed in 2029. In the game, Sanctuary has fallen and Diablo reigns victorious, setting the stage for a brutal new chapter.

And in celebration of Diablo’s 30th anniversary, everyone’s favourite scholar Deckard Cain will be back September 15th when Season of Hell’s Legacy launches in Sanctuary. There will also be anniversary rewards and gear inspired by every era of Diablo. This will also be available for the first time on Nintendo Switch 2 in the Diablo IV collection!

Hearthstone reveals new class along with latest expansion

For the first time in four years, Hearthstone is dropping a new class with the Monk! The Reign of the Black Empire expansion also launched October 20th, bringing the game back to ancient Azeroth when the Old Gods were at the height of their power. Featuring a new Assemble mechanic which merges two cards into a powerful new one, a new corrupted minion type called Aberrations, and a new Journal gameplay mechanic which ties expansions together and collates your Hearthstone journey.

Overwatch celebrates a decade with character changes

Overwatch has revealed a new playable character hitting the ranks - Doctrine, a sceptre-wielding vampire-inspired Support Hero! Doctrine is coming in Season Five alongside reworks for Roadhog and Sombra. 

A new map is also coming to the game in Watchpoint: Grímsvötn, as well as the riveting conclusion of The Reign of Talon, Overwatch’s first year-long narrative arc.