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BlizzCon kicks off
The gist
Blizzard opened BlizzCon 2026 in Anaheim, announcing STARCRAFT, an open-world shooter, for Spring 2030.
The show marks a new chapter for Blizzard's franchises and a long-awaited StarCraft return.
How it unfolded
- Sep 7, 2026BlizzCon 2026 is announced to return to the Anaheim Convention Center that weekend, with free livestreaming for all and widespread speculation about a new StarCraft IP announcement.
- Sep 8, 2026Previews outline what to expect for Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo at the show.
- Sep 11, 2026The traditional opening ceremony is set to start September 12 and run roughly 75 minutes.