BlizzCon 2023 has begun, and we already got some major announcements for games like World of Warcraft, Diablo IV and Overwatch 2. Here is everything you missed.
BlizzCon 2023 has begun - the popular industry event celebrating the community returns four years after the last in-person event.Mike Ybarra, president of Blizzard Entertainment, opened the show and thanked the millions of players worldwide.
"BlizzCon isn't just about Blizzard's latest updates-it's about you. All of our efforts are centred around the players, and our goal is to continue to support these incredible communities,"
The opening ceremony was followed by announcements on all of Blizzard's major titles. Here are some of the highlights:
BlizzCon 2023 Announcements
World of Warcraft
Three more expansions for World of Warcraft were announced:
World of Warcraft: The War Within is the first part of The Worldsoul Saga, an ambitious creative endeavour set in the Warcraft universe. In this expansion, set for release in 2024, an ancient civilization rises deep within the planet's soil and players journey to the new continent of Khaz Algar.
Warcraft Rumble, the first ever Warcraft game built from the ground up for mobile, is now available for iOS and Android! In this action-packed strategy game, players build armies of their favourite characters from the Warcraft universe and pit them against each other in unique missions. Players can expect over 70 unique missions as well as weekly and monthly challenges in the form of multi-part dungeons, PvP and more.
World of Warcraft Classic invites players to return to Azeroth and begin a new journey - this time with a surprise! In the Season of Discovery, players can embark on a new adventure, unlocking new abilities for characters through exploration and experimentation.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic, Blizzard Entertainment's third expansion to World of Warcraft was first released in December 2010 and now returns in 2024!
Diablo IV
In the sequel to the dark story of Diablo® IV, Vessel of Hatred, scheduled for 2024, players will learn more about the fate of the Great Evil Mephisto and his demonic plans for Sanctuary. Players will venture into the dense jungles of Nahantu and explore new gameplay possibilities, including a brand new, never-before-seen class in the Diablo universe.
Overwatch 2
Mauga will join the Overwatch 2 line-up as the newest tank hero! This weekend, players will be able to test out the new hero for a short time ahead of its release in Season 8. The Overwatch team has also announced that there will be plenty more content to come, including the brand new PvP game mode "Clash", where players will visit the new map Hanaoka, inspired by the fan favorite Overwatch 1 map Hanamura.